For the first time in 22 years

[Kent C]

I made it through Monday without a single analog... I really am going to do this! Today was tough but I still got through it - even with smelling the fresh smoke on a co-worker several times as he returned from his breaks.

Just realized with you mentioning that - smell of smoke - that it doesn't make me want a cigarette like it used to. Almost would always make my light one up. No longer. Thanks for the memory nudge. Glad you're doing well.

[MissMawee]

Congratulations, what a great story!

I've recently gotten my 510 and find myself with less desire to smoke every day. It truly is a miracle, and everyone should know about e-cigs and what a blessing they truly are.

[mischiefgrrl]

Just realized with you mentioning that - smell of smoke - that it doesn't make me want a cigarette like it used to. Almost would always make my light one up. No longer. Thanks for the memory nudge. Glad you're doing well.

I think what also helps with that is the fact that the air around here is so full of ash from the fires that we can't even see the sky. It's really dark outside. If anyone was around when Mt. Saint Helens erupted in the Northwest, it's like that. eery.

I'm bummed that I can't really feel the effects of quitting because of the air conditions - but glad that I'm not going outside to have an analog and killing my lungs even further. I did that during the last wildfires in San Diego and it HURT.

I'm still in awe each day that I go without an analog. It has never been this easy for me. Only two times I quit before was when I was a lifeguard and had to go through a month long training that kept me far away from analogs and too busy to think of them - and when I was pregnant. Both times it was more of a "forced to" situation. My daughter will be 18 in one week so it's been 18 years since I last gave my lungs a break.

[Stew]

I can totally relate to your story as you see, so many others. I'm a noob myself, only been vaping for hours, but I know this is going to work for me as well. GL and welcome to vaping!

[mischiefgrrl]

It's been a week since I put out that last butt and decided not to buy another pack of analogs. Yay! Can't say I didn't think about buying another during the week. There was still a slight temptation but I talked myself out of it very quickly and passed up the chances while they were there.

Now to start weaning my nicotine amounts. I'm at 24mg now and have a month's worth of juice in the mail now. In a couple of weeks (next payday) I'll buy a lower nic juice and start mixing the two together.

Tonight's vape tastes better than any vapor before and better than any analog ever could! Victory!

[Moonflame]

Grats Mischiefgrrl! I keep an ey on my banner for those momentous dates even now and the one week and one month marks felt like such a victory. I'm now waiting for the 6 month mark since my mom once offered me $200 to quit smoking. When I decided to try this I asked her if that offer was still open and she said it was, but knocked it down to $100 for some reason. Now she keeps trying to claim she said $50, but I'm not falling for it. I expect $100 on Dec 24th . Not that I really care about the money, but because she didn't think I would quit and I want to prove a point. I try not to let her know how much more I enjoy vaping than I ever enjoyed smoking...and I loved smoking. I just LOVE vaping so much more. I only let smokers know how great it is, I let non smokers think I'm strong and noble for quiting .

[mischiefgrrl]

Wow 6 months is going to feel SO good! And I would hold your Mom to that bribe too! LOL!

I really love vaping as well and am trying to not LOVE it so much. It just feels so good to know that I'm not stinking the room or myself up with smoke. I smile when I see the vapor dissipate and am not worried about harming myself or my pets who always want to be next to me. Of course I love the flavor of the juice too. I really do hope that in time I will be away from the whole habit of nicotine and needing to vape/smoke anything. I hate being ruled by any habit. It would be nice if it were just a once in a while thing to enjoy rather than a crutch. Still, I would rather love vaping than smoking any day