| Despite the constant reminder and warnings, | | | | my shin. The portion was raw and bleeding and since |
| smokers will still be smokers and will continue with | | | | I got no first aid kit or anything that is clean to stop |
| their ways. There are a couple of alternative uses for | | | | the bleeding, I resorted to my cigarettes. |
| cigarettes that I remembered during my smoking | | | | I heard about their use and ability to staunch bleeding |
| days. | | | | and since there was no aid available at that time, I |
| The use of joss sticks is common in Asia (for some | | | | decided to give it a try. |
| religious practice or belief), they are commonly used | | | | It worked! But of course I have to tolerate the |
| for prayers. However, there are times when you | | | | dressing down I got from the doctor and nurse |
| don't have them with you, especially on a hiking or | | | | when I went to the hospital to get my wound dress |
| camping trip and feel that there is a real need to use | | | | up. |
| joss sticks, cigarettes have been offered in | | | | Well, these two alternative uses for cigarettes are |
| replacement. | | | | something that I have actually put into action during |
| Another alternative use for cigarette, the tobacco in | | | | my smoking days. But it doesn't mean that they |
| a cigarette can be used to staunch bleeding. Although | | | | should be used as an excuse for why you should not |
| it may sound absurd but it works. I have had a fall | | | | quit smoking. Everything out there has a purpose and |
| once from my bike while riding my bike in an | | | | cigarettes are cigarettes, they are not joss sticks or |
| abandoned quarry. I had a fair bit of skin scrapped of | | | | emergency first aid kit. |