Yes its normal. You can't just stuff a pipe and smoke it. Has to be dry, packed properly, tamped, and sipped. There are so many flavors you may even hate 5 in a roll and fall in love with the 6th. Anyways, welcome from Ky.!
Welcome. You are not alone. Some will put it aside and never puff again. Others will try.. try…enjoy….. become obsessed. Let us know where your personal journey takes you.