Day 9, A Few Observations

[Dashe]

First, I have not had one craving, one desire for a cigarette. (Or "analog"...sorry, just can't wrap my head around that name).

Second, my coffee is really, really starting to taste like coffee. Flavors of everything are heightened, including e-juice.

Third, I'm changing my habits; leveling out, so to speak. When smoking, I would go for hours without smoking, then go outside and smoke like a fiend...through driving rain, snow, hail, whatever. Now I find that while I still occasionally sit outside to vape, it's really just the comfort of the habit...I'm vaping indoors more, and just sort of taking a puff here and there.

Fourth, it's my intention to convert as many people as possible to this. I thought I'd have to resort to nefarious means to get my hubby to switch, but he just picked it up on day 2 and hasn't looked back.

Fifth, there is no downside to this. None. This is the best thing that's happened to me in years.

 

[SloHand]

Welcome aboard! My longest quit phase in 35 years of smoking was 6 months .... I'm now at almost eighteen months.

 

[farmer_bric]

Welcome to the club, and sit back and enjoy the ride You are correct, in that there is no downside to this!!

 

[cactusgirl]

You are well on your way ~ wtg!!!!

 

[Gloria]

Congrats Dashe!!! It's great that your hubby is joining you too!

Wishing you continued success in staying smoke free!

 

[Katmandu]

It is the best thing that's happened to all of us Dashe. E-cigs are a miracle for those of us who could not quit smokes.

Looking forward to seeing you post your vape-aversary at 6 months and then at a year!

 

[fourtytwo]

I totally disagree about there not being a downside.
There are a few danger signs to watch out for.
1) you begin to stalk the mailman for your vapemail.
2) you go through websites of hardware and mutter to yourself "gotit.. gotit... needit..."
3) you have acquired such a large collection of juices that some of it is in danger of expiring.
4) you find that you have an entire separate powerbar just for all the charging of vaping gear.
5) plans for the redecorating of your home office includes custom cabinets and display area for your vaping hardware.

 

[Tajji'smom]

I totally disagree about there not being a downside.
There are a few danger signs to watch out for.
1) you begin to stalk the mailman for your vapemail.
2) you go through websites of hardware and mutter to yourself "gotit.. gotit... needit..."
3) you have acquired such a large collection of juices that some of it is in danger of expiring.
4) you find that you have an entire separate powerbar just for all the charging of vaping gear.
5) plans for the redecorating of your home office includes custom cabinets and display area for your vaping hardware.

So true!! I keep telling myself I'm not going to buy anything else until I catch up with the amount saved by not smoking! (Yeah right-like that's going to happen) Just put an order in 2 days ago and just realized I'm going to need more clearomizers. Oh well, I'll catch up eventually--

 

[Ken62]

So true!! I keep telling myself I'm not going to buy anything else until I catch up with the amount saved by not smoking! (Yeah right-like that's going to happen) Just put an order in 2 days ago and just realized I'm going to need more clearomizers. Oh well, I'll catch up eventually--

I told myself that last week and on Monday I sat down and did some math... In one month, even trying to figure out my best rig (which I haven't figured out quite yet) I have spent about $50 less than I would have on analogs. As long as I can keep away from that Billet Box or a provari I should be good to go going forward 8-o

 

[cactusgirl]

The spending WILL slow down eventually, lol. I am at just about 2 years in and at this point, I have spent about half of what I would have spent on cigarettes...probably more less considering the savings calculated are based on the price of cigs at the time that I quit (2 years ago).

 

[Nubbie]

Glad to hear it's going well for you and your husband. Just remember to drink lots of water and have backups. I cannot stress this second point enough. Have backups for the backups.

 

[Dashe]

I totally disagree about there not being a downside.
There are a few danger signs to watch out for.
1) you begin to stalk the mailman for your vapemail.
2) you go through websites of hardware and mutter to yourself "gotit.. gotit... needit..."
3) you have acquired such a large collection of juices that some of it is in danger of expiring.
4) you find that you have an entire separate powerbar just for all the charging of vaping gear.
5) plans for the redecorating of your home office includes custom cabinets and display area for your vaping hardware.

Well yes....I am sort of looking out the front window for the mailman, lol!

 

[Dashe]

Glad to hear it's going well for you and your husband. Just remember to drink lots of water and have backups. I cannot stress this second point enough. Have backups for the backups.

Yes. I'm hyper-aware (and slightly paranoid) about running out of anything. I'm already stashing and preparing for the future, this is great advice.

 

[Gloria]

Good for you Dashe!! That's very wise.

May you never be without a charged battery or a good tasting juice.

 

[MorpheusPA]

I totally disagree about there not being a downside.
There are a few danger signs to watch out for.
1) you begin to stalk the mailman for your vapemail.
2) you go through websites of hardware and mutter to yourself "gotit.. gotit... needit..."
3) you have acquired such a large collection of juices that some of it is in danger of expiring.
4) you find that you have an entire separate powerbar just for all the charging of vaping gear.
5) plans for the redecorating of your home office includes custom cabinets and display area for your vaping hardware.

Check, check, check, check, don't give me no ideas.

 

[SoUnique]

First, I have not had one craving, one desire for a cigarette. (Or "analog"...sorry, just can't wrap my head around that name).

Second, my coffee is really, really starting to taste like coffee. Flavors of everything are heightened, including e-juice.

Third, I'm changing my habits; leveling out, so to speak. When smoking, I would go for hours without smoking, then go outside and smoke like a fiend...through driving rain, snow, hail, whatever. Now I find that while I still occasionally sit outside to vape, it's really just the comfort of the habit...I'm vaping indoors more, and just sort of taking a puff here and there.

Fourth, it's my intention to convert as many people as possible to this. I thought I'd have to resort to nefarious means to get my hubby to switch, but he just picked it up on day 2 and hasn't looked back.

Fifth, there is no downside to this. None. This is the best thing that's happened to me in years.

What I find really cool is that you started vaping around my 1st vapersary, and you are so inspiring. Keep it up.

 

[eHuman]

First, I have not had one craving, one desire for a cigarette. (Or "analog"...sorry, just can't wrap my head around that name).

Second, my coffee is really, really starting to taste like coffee. Flavors of everything are heightened, including e-juice.

Third, I'm changing my habits; leveling out, so to speak. When smoking, I would go for hours without smoking, then go outside and smoke like a fiend...through driving rain, snow, hail, whatever. Now I find that while I still occasionally sit outside to vape, it's really just the comfort of the habit...I'm vaping indoors more, and just sort of taking a puff here and there.

Fourth, it's my intention to convert as many people as possible to this. I thought I'd have to resort to nefarious means to get my hubby to switch, but he just picked it up on day 2 and hasn't looked back.

Fifth, there is no downside to this. None. This is the best thing that's happened to me in years.

Ahhh young love. Isn't it grand?