Well after a rush of one too many "Hottest Women" post that I feel I catalyzed, how about a Hottest Cars list?

5. Bugatti Veyron

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4. Aston Martin DBS V12

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3. Porsche Carrera GT

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2. Lamborghini Diablo

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1. Audi R8 - #1 gets three pictures!






So what do you think? Did choose well? What did I miss?

After reading wishtoremainunknown's post on taking up smoking, I was inspired to share my feelings about tobacco.

First of all, I have grown up around a lot of smoking. I really don't mind the smell, I know some people do, but it really doesn't bother me. That being said, cigarettes have never really tempted me or instilled any great desire to smoke. I have tried them, but they don't really do it for me. I like cigars, but they are kind of nasty in that they leave a undesirable residue on your hands and in your mouth. However, I really REALLY like smoke. What is the solution?

HOOKAH!

First time I ever smoked it, I knew I would be hooked. In my mind, it trumps all other forms of tobacco. There are multiple reasons for this. Let me explain.

1. From my experience, it can give the best buzz. Some of you, who may have tried hookah, may be thinking, "No way, dude! I've had hookah, and I felt nothing." Think of it this way, a Cuban cigar vs. a Swisher Sweet--obviously, the latter will do nothing for you and just taste like canine excrement, and is in no way comparable to the Cuban. You have to be good at preparing the hookah to have a desirable outcome. I smoke quite frequently and for some time now, and I'm still perfecting my methods. There are also many different brands of shisha (which is what the tobacco is actually called... not to be confused with hashish), and a bad brand could also be the root of an unsatisfying experience. Just don't discount hookah after a bad experience at a cheap hookah bar. If you have a hookah and need some tips, message me, and I can help you.

2. The flavor of the smoke is delicious! I'm not even kidding. There is a wealth of flavors to choose from, including some of these popular ones: mint (my favorite), strawberry, orange, apple, pomegranate, grape, guava, mango, vanilla, peach, and many more! Many of these can be mixed into tasty combinations and there is room for limitless experimentation.

3. The smoke is not residual like with cigars or cigarettes. If you smoke, even for an hour, you can walk out of the room, and you no longer smell like smoke. The room will smell like the flavor of tobacco you just smoked during the session and maybe a few minutes after, but it is not like a smoker's house with an infused smell of smoke.

4. Hookah is very relaxing and is an enjoyable experience whether you are just chilling by yourself online or with others in a group just hanging out. Because the smoke is not pungent, it does bother others--even those who don't like it--unless, of course, you are blowing it directly onto their face, which could obviously be annoying. I have had some of the greatest conversations over hookah, and I myself prefer to smoke with others. We have a rule--PPG. Puff, puff, give. It isn't strictly enforced, but there are "rules" of courtesy to prevent hogging it. If you are thinking that a multi-hose hookah is the solution, DON'T! Every additional hose severely detracts from the quality of the hookah, and I would strongly advise against it.

5. HOOKAH IS HEALTHIER THAN OTHER FORMS OF TOBACCO. Contrary to popular belief, this is a true statement. Before seriously taking up the smoking of hookah, I did extensive research. If you just type in, "health risks of hookah" into Google, you may hear something ridiculous like how smoking hookah for 20 minutes is like 20 cigarettes or something. This is not true. The majority of the tests (including ones with those outcomes) were done with the tobacco at the same temperature. However, while smoking a cigarette, the tobacco is burning at about 600°F, whereas the tobacco in hookah is not even burning! It is merely "cooked" at a temperature around 150°F. Most carcinogens created by tobacco are due to the burning. As it is not burned in hookah, it does not apply. In other words, tar production, which is the chief factor causing lung cancer in cigarettes, is not an issue with hookah. To create enough unhealthy materials to even rival a pack of cigarettes, you would have to smoke about 6 hours a day; this I would not advise. Also, hookah does not have chemicals and other additives like cigarettes, and there is a negligible amount of nicotine, which is not enough to cause addiction.

So, if you have an oral fixation with smoke, I would highly recommend hookah! It is delicious, pleasant, healthiER, and very relaxing.

Have you ever tried it? Did you like it? Do you have any reservations towards it?