OK so in the Hippie I took some deep drags on a joint, which
were, dare I say, pleasurable. I really don't smoke weed often, have maybe
done so twenty times in my life, always with good friends and always giving
rise to great laughs and acute hunger. Come to think of it, the Gardens
Woolworths/Engen complex would have to close down if the marijuana crop
ceased to thrive in SA. All their business after 1am each morning comes from
the arty City Bowl 'tokers' coming into the shop for chocolate logs,
koeksusters and Vitamin Water.
So I'm not against weed. I cannot speak about ecstacy and cocaine and
'shrooms because I have tried these drugs on only one or two occasions. I
enjoy alcohol but can also count on two hands the number of times I've been
rolling drunk. Each time I was rolling drunk was memorable I might add. Once
I got initiated at Rhodes University in Grahamstown with two funnels of 1
litre papsaks surging down my throat through a piece of hosepipe held from a
tree branch!
So what do I deem broader society's view on alcohol and drugs to be? Alcohol
is cool, edgy and all-pervasive, if used responsibly. I can think of nothing
better than rocking up at a nightclub with a hot woman in tow, marching to
the bar and ordering a double vodka or a quad of chocolate tequila. I don't
do it that often, but when you're feeling good, alcohol can enhance an
evening. Abused, it's a nightmare, but respected, it's a great way to meet
people. That mildly tipsy feeling from time to time is perfectly acceptable.
Rolling out of a club drunk, or driving drunk is plainly stupid, we all know
that.
Drugs are a trickier issue, but I think that society naturally views them as
more dangerous when in fact they're also 'safe' in moderation. Maybe that's
opening up a can of worms but feel free to debate this issue with me. I have
been asked a good few questions about drugs so will quickly table them:
Maurice, have you ever sniffed coke off a girl's breasts? Or had sex on
coke?
I have done neither, so any of you who have, please do write in!
Maurice, if a girl you loved had a coke or excessive drink habit, would it
be a deal breaker?
Absolutely. Different to try things once or twice TOGETHER. But if she'd be
out doing blow while I was having an early night, not cool.
I hope I've stirred a few issues up. Look forward to hearing from you all.
ML
