I smoked for 13yrs.
Started when I was 13, stopped when I was 26. One of the worst things I ever did. Did I like it? Yes, I LOVED smoking. Loved the smell, the taste and how it made me feel (very relaxed and clear-headed). But I grew worrisome of the outcome. I don't want cancer.
Now that I've been smoke free for 3 1/2 yrs, I can smell, taste and breath far better than I did before. I miss smoking though, a lot.
Every time I drink coffee or liquor, I want that damn cigarette. When I'm stressed I want to smoke. But I fight that urge, fight it every damn day. Even though cigarettes help me cope, it's not worth the health risk. I know a lot of you are young and think you're invincible, but you're not. Smoking doesn't make you cool, it makes you smell like wet dog and ashes. Once you get a health scare, your life changes - don't make the mistake of waiting until it's too late. It's best to never start in the first place.
on a side note, I don't mind people who smoke. They do stink, but it's okay with me. People tolerated me for over a decade, least I can do is return the favor. I also don't mind dating smokers, though kissing a chica right after a puff is a bit distasteful