In six weeks time, Holland will join the other developed countries of this world and the smoking ban in bars and restaurants will go in effect. And recently I have found myself more and more annoyed by people smoking. The funny thing is, I never used to be anti-smoking like this. In fact I considered it quite normal (though having never smoked myself) for people to smoke.

But now that more and more people have quit, and smokers have become somewhat of a rarity, I find myself increasingly annoyed when people light up. In fact I find myself becoming quite agitated. I really dislike smelling like smoke afterwards; the unhealthy aspect even comes sort of second place.

I guess it will all improve when the ban goes in effect, as that will mark the day when I no longer have to be in contact with smokers ever again. Consider that for a second. Ten years ago, smoke was everywhere and you dealt with it. Now, smokers are pariahs. Weird how that goes. Heathly, but weird.