November the 14th was two days after my birthday. It was my first real purchase -test disposables not counting- of vaping gear. Just a small ego battery, a larger one and two simple CE5 toppers. I've made a lot of purchases since then.
Today marks 101 days from when I left smoking behind.
I had a friend who had been vaping for a solid year before all this. I noticed his little rituals : dripping, fixing, cleaning all that jazz. It seemed all too much hassle. At some point, it got simpler. His new gear only involved changing a head, dripping some juice, and minor technicalities. It seemed a lot easier, and the technology seemed to be advancing. That started to make me want to give it a try.
I initially discovered that, even though a lot has changed in a short time for the better and more practical, it still isn't as easy as it's occasionally sold. And yet, I found there was a way to get more out of it : Turning it into an active interest. Building little devices to steep DIY juices, finding the best way to fix an atomizer, etc. All these, from a tedious task, developped into a researchable 'hobby'
I also learned that it's not a miracle cure, either. For the first week or so, I would sneak a cigarette before bed. The habit still had a grip on me. But like all things, with a little effort, I broke the ritual, in short unrushed steps.
What I get from all this, is that it's a learning curve, and it needs perseverance and resolve. I get often good feedback, smokers telling me 'Hey, I should try that, perhaps I'll manage to quit too'. At first I'd brag at how its helped me so far, but now I realise that it's not just the item. I pulled myself out of smoking, by being decisive to get through the difficulties that may occure. Now, while I am encouraging, I always ask the important question : Have you decided actively to want to give up smoking, or is it just a whim?
Because honestly, if it's just a passing thought, it's time and money spent unhappily for someone who smokes.
I may come of as a bit cynical, looking back at my first 100 and 1 days. Let me end on a lighter note : Now that I'm passed the big learning curve -or so I feel- and I've settled into this new habit and hobby, if someone, after hearing this anecdote, where to ask me : 'So, was it worth the initial difficulty?' I'd respond 'Yes. One hundred percent'. Every time.
I no longer miss smoking, and I hope and believe more will come to see this too. To the newer members, hang in there and keep experimenting. To the older members, thank you for your responses when I needed help with something.
And to all, thank you for reading my personal experience.
Today marks 101 days from when I left smoking behind.
I had a friend who had been vaping for a solid year before all this. I noticed his little rituals : dripping, fixing, cleaning all that jazz. It seemed all too much hassle. At some point, it got simpler. His new gear only involved changing a head, dripping some juice, and minor technicalities. It seemed a lot easier, and the technology seemed to be advancing. That started to make me want to give it a try.
I initially discovered that, even though a lot has changed in a short time for the better and more practical, it still isn't as easy as it's occasionally sold. And yet, I found there was a way to get more out of it : Turning it into an active interest. Building little devices to steep DIY juices, finding the best way to fix an atomizer, etc. All these, from a tedious task, developped into a researchable 'hobby'
I also learned that it's not a miracle cure, either. For the first week or so, I would sneak a cigarette before bed. The habit still had a grip on me. But like all things, with a little effort, I broke the ritual, in short unrushed steps.
What I get from all this, is that it's a learning curve, and it needs perseverance and resolve. I get often good feedback, smokers telling me 'Hey, I should try that, perhaps I'll manage to quit too'. At first I'd brag at how its helped me so far, but now I realise that it's not just the item. I pulled myself out of smoking, by being decisive to get through the difficulties that may occure. Now, while I am encouraging, I always ask the important question : Have you decided actively to want to give up smoking, or is it just a whim?
Because honestly, if it's just a passing thought, it's time and money spent unhappily for someone who smokes.
I may come of as a bit cynical, looking back at my first 100 and 1 days. Let me end on a lighter note : Now that I'm passed the big learning curve -or so I feel- and I've settled into this new habit and hobby, if someone, after hearing this anecdote, where to ask me : 'So, was it worth the initial difficulty?' I'd respond 'Yes. One hundred percent'. Every time.
I no longer miss smoking, and I hope and believe more will come to see this too. To the newer members, hang in there and keep experimenting. To the older members, thank you for your responses when I needed help with something.
And to all, thank you for reading my personal experience.
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