Ever had to take a break?
catfishbluezz
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Ever since the 1st of this year when I had a few days to try some smokes, I've been smoking almost daily. I'm at that point now where I keep experiencing amazing smokes and then buying bulk... I used to smoke maybe once a week and really enjoyed it, for most of last year, but today I ran into two smokes I put out...one of which is an all time favorite. I'm in this weird noob transistion from noob, to now I know what I like, but it seems like the habit of trying as many as I can is taking away from the enjoyment a bit I guess. That being said, I think I need a little break...like a week or two to get back to the enjoyment of finding the time to sit down, relax, and enjoy a cigar. I haven't had to put one out in a long time, let alone two so it got me thinking. Anyone else experience this? All last year I bought singles and samplers and narrowed down what I like, guess I'm just over that phase.
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Now, what to do about this buying problem.............
During that 48+ hour period I'll typically smoke anywhere from 1 to 6 cigars, 3 being about average.
There have been a few weekends during that time where I didn't smoke, for whatever reason.
I still look forward to Friday nights, because I know I'm going to get a cigar! I even usually have it picked out by Wednesday, so the anticipation builds.
I am quite certain, that if I smoked cigars daily (even if only one a day) I would get burned out pretty quick......don't think I'd last a month actually. On those weekends where I actually do have 6 cigars, almost every time the following weekend I'll only smoke one or two...........because that's all I feel like smoking.
If I didn't have my "me time" each day to actually relax, I would be a very unstable, angry man.
Life = stress
Stress = frustration
Cigar = relaxation
Relaxation = ability to deal with life without being overwhelmed
cigar smoking is what balances the equation for me. I will always have the stress and frustration, so if I took out the relaxation and quiet, peaceful time to myself, my world would be out of balance and leaning towards the negative.
Don't get me wrong, I have an amazing wife and family, and some of the best friends ever. But the only way I get rid of my stress is to be alone. Cigar smoking provides that outlet for me.
but i dont go out of my way to take a break either.
this may actually be a few things and not a true palate burn out.
it may be that the PH in your mouth is off.
it may be that you are not as hydrated as usual.
it may be that you do know what you like and you only stick to those things. now nothing tastes "new" or different.
it may be what you are eating before you smoke or drinking while you smoke.
...or you could just need a break.
wait a full year. if you smoking is still light then start selling. sometimes a cigar is not appropriate for the occasion. sometimes it is. my desire to smoke waxes and wanes. when its on, its ON. when its not, i have no problem holding on to cigars to let them age. when i smoke less, i find i buy less. just dont buy for a while. see how it turns out. maybe later you will regret the sale of your collection.
But what I find is that when I smoke a cigar that I don't like I almost invariable go more than a week before I try another one. I'm not a fan of stinky finger, stinky breath or stinky clothes, so if I'm going to suffer these 'after effects' the cigar itself better be damned good. A bad cigar turns me off to the whole hobby...for awhile. Lately my 'sampling run' has been pretty bad--three brands I hated. I need to smoke something good soon...