Just Say No

I've never done any sort of drugs. Never. Ever. Not only have I never done any, the desire or temptation to try them has not ever been there either. I do know of certain persons that have tried them. Others I know that have done them, presently and in the past. I guess it's a personal choice. I not only know what the consequences are, but I prefer to be in control of my body and my actions, thank you.

The reason I bring this up is because I have been watching the show "Weeds" that aired on Showtime. It's about a recently widowed single mom who deals drugs. Thus, it lead me to do a lot of thinking on the subject. Now, in reality most mothers wouldn't/couldn't do this for fear that their childrens safety would be at stake. I for one have looked into many different aspects of earning a living and yet still being able to be at home for my children. The idea of being a drug dealer never crossed my mind, that's for sure. Yes, it's a tv show, and it's fake, right? Wrong! I am sure that there are really women out there who do this sort of thing. I can't fathom whether it would be out of desperation or stupidity.

I have heard....via newspaper and town gossip....that the drug scene is pretty scary here where I live, but we just don't see it personally. Thank God! Growing up and attending high school, drugs were a big deal and I am told it was/is everywhere. Personally, I never saw it then and continue not to.

Our children are taught in school at an early age, to JUST SAY NO and they are heavily educated on the matter. Yet many of these youngsters just can't get that into their brains, and it's a scary thought. After watching the first two seasons of this show and how they just nonchalantly talk of the subject, it's no wonder. Drugs are more talked about on television, movies and even music, more and more all of the time. Obviously its glamorized a little too much for my comfort. Now, I did like this particular show because it had different subject matter than just the 'dealing' part of it, but then again, kids should be out of hearing or watching range of this one. Mine sure were.

After watching and seeing how easy they made all of this look, I still have the same views on weed as I did before......obviously! I like 'me' and I don't need to feel like a different person to cope in this crazy world.