Well then,to begin with, this particular segment is for all those chain smokers (like me). For the past couple of years, a topic called "Inflation" entered the global scenario and was quick enough to be the most-talked about topic in almost every office, every cafeteria, almost every eating joint. "Inflation is spiraling, fueling at a self-fulfilling prophecy"- this sort of headline has been lashing the headlines of daily newspapers more frequently than the monsoon showers in Cherrapunji. There has been ersatz in almost all kind of stuff- everything. Sometimes, we hear that the Indian Economy is heading downhill, sen-sex falling and stuff like that... In a nut shell, everything has become costlier, dearer, expensive. Sorry folks, I deviated from the main topic of discussion. Can't help it. I've a restless mind that hops from one topic to another until finally I become so engrossed and carried away by my thoughts.
Actually, to give a piece of mind, I'd confess that I, along with my close pals Vj and Pahadi have been the worst victims because of the present scenario. Reason- because of inflation, as every essential commodity had a price rise (read- cigarettes), we had to cut-down our sutta-intake.( which was not at all a viable alternative). To make the matters worse, we had to settle down from Classic Milds (which used to be our brand) to Goldflake Small. There were days, when three of us were absolutely broke; and so, had to compromise with Wills Flake.
"Shameless creatures indeed"- thats what you might be thinking- isn't it?
But Sire! they may be a killer weed for you- something that results in lungs cancer, manifests in erectile-dysfunction in the long run, paves a short-cut to heart and other fatal diseases---- but, there is a big but--- personally speaking, for us, it means everything. Really, I mean it.
We regard it as our "best-friend"- because "sutta" is something that never abandons you. Whether you are pissed off at something or frustrated; at times- when you miss your near and dear ones, when you feel lonely and dejected, when you want to forget your f***ed up past, when you scold yourself a zillion times for all that destiny has done to you... or on the contrary, when you are in a very receptive mood, or may be cosily lying down and watching movies with your friends in your room... whatever. As far as the perfect timing is considered for a smoke, according to me- "Anytime" is the appropriate answer.
In the early morning even before the crack of dawn (I guess, people working in night shifts can understand it better), or in the afternoon, or may be in the evening, or even at midnight. The best part is Sutta goes up pretty well with all types of beverages-- whether it is coffee, or tea, or sprite or even alcohol--- anything. The pleasure you derive after lighting the fag, dragging the first few puffs and exhaling some smoke in air, the immense satisfaction you get after smoking--- it's beyond the power of words to articulate. So, we conclude that our best friend sutta fits pretty well into all occasions, all seasons, all moods. (Guess what, right now, I can't control the urge to light a fag)
Long life Sutta!! After all, it is our own life. And who the hell cares where we are going to land up tomorrow? Don't we have the liberty to live our own life the way we wish- living it king size, up to the hilt?? One day or the other, everybody is going to die. So shall we, being no exception. Then why fear death- isn't it? .....
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