Tuesday, February 05, 2008

HEALTHY

I have made clear on this blog my thoughts on smoking (or maybe just my thoughts on smoke breaks.) And before I go any farther, let's all remember that I'm not trying to discuss smoking bans and laws and anything even remotely controversial on this blog. We don't do that here, remember?

But I found out about something interesting last night. Apparently, in this office, employees that give up smoking and stay cig-free for a year receive $1000. Very interesting. And generous.*

So what about those of us that have gone cig-free for 25, 30, 40 and even 50 years? Where's my easy grand? I just feel that never even trying a cigarette should earn me a hundred bucks, don't you? I mean, if they get $1000 for giving them up, what about $500 to those of us SMART ENOUGH TO AVOID THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE? I think that's only fair. And if you catch me with one, I'll pay it back.

Isn't this some fundamental child-rearing philosophy? You reward good behavior and ignore the bad? Staying away from cigarettes seems like pretty good behavior to me, yet I don't get $1000, or 5-6 mini breaks everyday. Hmm.

I think I will go join the smokers in their next "Puffing Party" out front, bum just one and only one, and then - with much fanfare and drama - announce that I am giving up the cigs. Cold turkey! Without a patch or pills!

What if I gave up twirling my hair for a year? Could I earn it then? What about avoiding Otter's for a year? I mean, everyone battles different demons. So what if mine are fried instead of filtered?

SPEAKING OF GIVING UP: Do y'all honor Lent and if so, what are you going without (that you want to share)?

*All jokes aside, this is really cool. Add to list of my favorite things about my office, underneath Starbucks coffee, the dress code and cool coworkers (not in that order).

4 comments:

  1. Trick post. No one can give up otters for a whole year. Physically impossible.

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  2. Not those kind of otters, Wes.

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  3. i totally agree! i mean, i have never smoked ANYTHING! where's my reward for making good, healthy choices? and about lent....the ladies in the teacher's lounge were talking today- one is giving up gossip. i'll let you know how that turns out

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  4. Lent is a big decision every year. I tend to end up never re-picking up whatever habit I give up for Lent. Case-in-point: I've twice given up pop, yup I said it pop, for 3 years two different times as a result of Lent. Also there's been two separate times I've given up fast-food for 3 years. I gave up fast-food for my New Year's resolution this year, but it'll be hard to give up pop again. I have to think of something by morning though...

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