Finally took the leap after a year of lurking. I browse these forums several times a week but was too intimidated to take the plunge and create an account. I found this place shortly after I started vaping in late November of 2013. I was trying to kick cigarettes by using a v2 cigalike. While I liked it for situations where I was unable to smoke (jury duty, studying in the library, movie theater, etc.) I found myself freaking out 4 hours into my quit date. I'm going to be honest. I talked A LOT of trash on vapes and vaping, but on that cold Saturday morning I decided to go into a vape shop I passed several times on my way to and from home. What I discovered was not everyone who vaped was like the stereotypes I had in my mind. In fact the owner of the store told me he also talked trash until it actually tried it as well. I told him I was about 5 minutes away from buying a pack of camels if i didn't find a suitable replacement. He was so friendly, understanding, helpful and encouraging. He sold me an MVP, an ego, a mini pro tank, and a pro tank 2. I also bought some coffee and cinnamon juice from virgin vapor. I have come a LONG way and learned so much since then because of kirk, his girlfriend ann, and all of you in this forum. I have been (mostly)cigarette free ever since (and I stop by their store at least once a week). The only cigarette relapse exception being finals week in April of last year. I pulled two all nighter's and broke down. I purchased a pack of cloves which were always a favorite of mine. I smoked three of them and tossed the rest. They tasted horrible and forever ruined the reservation I had. I am so glad I found a replacement for the cigarettes that had me in their grips for 20+ years. And while by no means am I certain that vaping is 100% safe, I am certain that cigarettes were killing me. I feel way better physically since I quit, I rarely get colds, and don't wake up coughing every morning...not to mention smell better and my son not telling me I'm making him and my lungs sick all the time. Anyway, enough of my mouth. I just figured it's time I checked in with you all. Thank you so much for being here, all of your advice, knowledge, and support over the past year...even though you didn't know me. I really like this forum and the people whom reside in it.
Forever grateful,
---brian
Forever grateful,
---brian
