I remember the first puff off the first e-cig I ever had. I can't remember the name of the little cigalike but remember they sent me 20 extra cartridges. I put it to my mouth and took a cigarette-like pull on it...wow, vapor! And the taste wasn't so bad either. Sound of harps and trumpets...I've found the key to not smoking!
Quite naturally, as I assume has been the case with virtually every vaper, that started me on the journey to find the perfect vape. An epic journey which has taken me through the rigors of buying, trying, tasting and testing. This journey has brought on many trials, errors, wow's and upsets. But I eventually reached a point where, even though I've chased clouds, flavor, nicotine, and combinations of each, all I really want is a tasty vape that satisfies my addiction to nicotine. Or do I? ...
So I find myself stirred from sleep due to my dog barking at something. I got up, surveyed the perimeter of my home, and went back to bed. I had trouble sleeping and thought I would take a few pulls from my PV. I had one on the nightstand with some very nice juice I have been enjoying immensely. So I took a nice long drag, and as I expelled the vapor I though I think my battery must be low. So I checked the display but no, it was full. I took another puff and got the same result. So I turned on the light and hit it again. There was nothing wrong. The vapor was there, the flavor was there, everything was as it should be. I sat puzzled a moment and thought about it. So I turned the light back off and hit once more, this time concentrating more on what I was tasting and so forth. This time I was more aware of the flavor but still had a dulled sense of how well the device was delivering the vapor in terms of volume.
Since that time I have tried vaping with my eyes close, in the dark, etc and each time I am not allowed to see the vapor I exhale, I have the same sensation that I did the first time...as if I am not getting the volume of vapor I expect. This leads me to only one conclusion (for myself anyway) and that is the visual component is extremely important in delivering satisfaction to vaping. I know for a fact (again, for me only) that this was never the case with cigarettes.
So I am left puzzled and, being the analytical person I am, very intrigued as to how this plays out with other people - particularly the blind. I have yet to meet a blind vaper (or smoker for that matter) but I'm sure they exist. I wonder....
How does a blind person's enjoyment of vaping differ from mine?
How does a blind person find satisfaction in vapor volume, or does it come into play?
What kind of devices would a blind person find most appealing?
These are simple curiosities on my part, I don't mean to offend anyone. At the same time, don't even think of coming at me with the you shouldn't call them blind, you should call them visually impaired nonsense. I won't listen. I'm only interested in hearing what others think about the subject, not political correctness.
Have you ever had this experience of vaping in the dark and did it affect you like it did me? If not, maybe give vaping in the dark a quick try and tell me how not being able to see the vapor you exhale affects your experience.
I can't help but think that if I were to lose my vision I would probably put the ecigs away for good. Yes I know, I would be able to learn how to fill my tanks and all that, but I just don't see how I could ever enjoy vaping like I do now. For myself, seeing the vapor is at least 50% of the enjoyment.
Quite naturally, as I assume has been the case with virtually every vaper, that started me on the journey to find the perfect vape. An epic journey which has taken me through the rigors of buying, trying, tasting and testing. This journey has brought on many trials, errors, wow's and upsets. But I eventually reached a point where, even though I've chased clouds, flavor, nicotine, and combinations of each, all I really want is a tasty vape that satisfies my addiction to nicotine. Or do I? ...
So I find myself stirred from sleep due to my dog barking at something. I got up, surveyed the perimeter of my home, and went back to bed. I had trouble sleeping and thought I would take a few pulls from my PV. I had one on the nightstand with some very nice juice I have been enjoying immensely. So I took a nice long drag, and as I expelled the vapor I though I think my battery must be low. So I checked the display but no, it was full. I took another puff and got the same result. So I turned on the light and hit it again. There was nothing wrong. The vapor was there, the flavor was there, everything was as it should be. I sat puzzled a moment and thought about it. So I turned the light back off and hit once more, this time concentrating more on what I was tasting and so forth. This time I was more aware of the flavor but still had a dulled sense of how well the device was delivering the vapor in terms of volume.
Since that time I have tried vaping with my eyes close, in the dark, etc and each time I am not allowed to see the vapor I exhale, I have the same sensation that I did the first time...as if I am not getting the volume of vapor I expect. This leads me to only one conclusion (for myself anyway) and that is the visual component is extremely important in delivering satisfaction to vaping. I know for a fact (again, for me only) that this was never the case with cigarettes.
So I am left puzzled and, being the analytical person I am, very intrigued as to how this plays out with other people - particularly the blind. I have yet to meet a blind vaper (or smoker for that matter) but I'm sure they exist. I wonder....
How does a blind person's enjoyment of vaping differ from mine?
How does a blind person find satisfaction in vapor volume, or does it come into play?
What kind of devices would a blind person find most appealing?
These are simple curiosities on my part, I don't mean to offend anyone. At the same time, don't even think of coming at me with the you shouldn't call them blind, you should call them visually impaired nonsense. I won't listen. I'm only interested in hearing what others think about the subject, not political correctness.
Have you ever had this experience of vaping in the dark and did it affect you like it did me? If not, maybe give vaping in the dark a quick try and tell me how not being able to see the vapor you exhale affects your experience.
I can't help but think that if I were to lose my vision I would probably put the ecigs away for good. Yes I know, I would be able to learn how to fill my tanks and all that, but I just don't see how I could ever enjoy vaping like I do now. For myself, seeing the vapor is at least 50% of the enjoyment.
The vapor could be invisible and I would still be happy.
