Hi, I first wanted to say how helpful this forum has been to me. The learning curve to switching over to vaping is kinda high. I have a problem that when I learn about something new that I need to learn EVERYTHING! I'm trying to keep it simple and learning what I need to know as I go.
I'm still in denial but I was a pack a smoker. I've been smoking since college. So it's been about 10+ yrs.
My best friend got turned on to vaping by a coworker and I thought it was stupid. I even laughed at her when her EGO battery died and she said GIVE A ME .......** CIGARETTE NOW. I thought she was going to cry.. I laughed at her
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I heard her out and about 1 week later I decided to research and get my own kit (having a backup was a must). She took me to the Vape Shop and I got a basic EGO setup. Everyone said that I probably would be happy with something bigger but I was stubborn and wanted something light and small. I got 2 EGO's because I wanted a backup. I was still smoking, significantly less but there was something missing, I wasn't happy with the EGO. I went back to the Vape Shop and I got an Vision Spinner. It was so much better, lasted throughout the day and I had the two EGO's just in case.
I visited another Vape Shop and had a great chat with the owner and bought some extra tanks (I'm a flavor switcher), since it was a new store and I didn't bring my bestie, we went back together a few days later, she wanted a Vision Spinner. The store kept recommending the Telsa Sidewinder 2,000mah, I was stubborn and felt it was too big... We both decided to get (I can't remember but it was a step above the Vision Spinner) and we sat down to try some e liquid. I realized that I really liked the Telsa and it did what I felt was missing (consistent vapes, no burnt taste). So we both purchased one and I realized how silly I was being about not wanting something bigger. It feels great in my hand.
I'm putting no pressure on myself to stop smoking analogs. I crack under pressure. In 2 weeks I went from 20+ a day to 10, then 5, 3, 1. So far ZERO TODAY! I prefer to vape! For work breaks I measured time in analog ciggs I set the timer on my phone for 4mins 30secs, that's how long it took me to smoke an analog cigg. I tend to vape for longer sessions but timing for work breaks helps me manage my time.
My nicotine level is 18mg and I'm in no hurry to change it. I will step down slowly. It really helps having my best friend doing this too since we do everything together. We check with each other before buying e liquid so we don't have doubles since we trade and share. If we both really love one we will get a bigger bottle and split it.
Having support helps. My mom is so proud of me!!! I talk about my progress daily with her and she's so supportive. My father was not supportive. He said that what I'm doing was stupid and worse than smoking and that I need to learn how to research and went into a tizzy about higher nicotine and wouldn't hear me out. He claims to have done research but I don't think he did, I think he probably saw a news segment about e liquid. My feelings were hurt and I felt unsupported but I'm 30+, and I live 900 miles away sooo, it doesn't really matter.
Even my 8 month old puppy is supportive, lol he would make a face a cigarette smoke and go to the other side of the balcony. I never smoked indoors or blew in his face but he didn't like it. When I vape he sniffs and wags his tail. I'm sure the liquid smells yummy to dog nose. I think he misses all the outside trips and late night car rides to the gas station to by ciggs.
The owner of the Vape Lounge near me is so awesome, he loves dogs and I had my puppy in the car (I hate doing it and it wasn't hot it was evening time) and I told him that I wanted to chat but my puppy was in the car and upset (I saw through the window), he said BRING HIM INSIDE!! He had treats for him and I can bring him anytime. He played with him and everything. But who doesn't love a Maltese puppy!
So I don't know what my point is, but I wanted to share my story, well chapter 1
I'm still in denial but I was a pack a smoker. I've been smoking since college. So it's been about 10+ yrs.
My best friend got turned on to vaping by a coworker and I thought it was stupid. I even laughed at her when her EGO battery died and she said GIVE A ME .......** CIGARETTE NOW. I thought she was going to cry.. I laughed at her
. I heard her out and about 1 week later I decided to research and get my own kit (having a backup was a must). She took me to the Vape Shop and I got a basic EGO setup. Everyone said that I probably would be happy with something bigger but I was stubborn and wanted something light and small. I got 2 EGO's because I wanted a backup. I was still smoking, significantly less but there was something missing, I wasn't happy with the EGO. I went back to the Vape Shop and I got an Vision Spinner. It was so much better, lasted throughout the day and I had the two EGO's just in case.
I visited another Vape Shop and had a great chat with the owner and bought some extra tanks (I'm a flavor switcher), since it was a new store and I didn't bring my bestie, we went back together a few days later, she wanted a Vision Spinner. The store kept recommending the Telsa Sidewinder 2,000mah, I was stubborn and felt it was too big... We both decided to get (I can't remember but it was a step above the Vision Spinner) and we sat down to try some e liquid. I realized that I really liked the Telsa and it did what I felt was missing (consistent vapes, no burnt taste). So we both purchased one and I realized how silly I was being about not wanting something bigger. It feels great in my hand.
I'm putting no pressure on myself to stop smoking analogs. I crack under pressure. In 2 weeks I went from 20+ a day to 10, then 5, 3, 1. So far ZERO TODAY! I prefer to vape! For work breaks I measured time in analog ciggs I set the timer on my phone for 4mins 30secs, that's how long it took me to smoke an analog cigg. I tend to vape for longer sessions but timing for work breaks helps me manage my time.
My nicotine level is 18mg and I'm in no hurry to change it. I will step down slowly. It really helps having my best friend doing this too since we do everything together. We check with each other before buying e liquid so we don't have doubles since we trade and share. If we both really love one we will get a bigger bottle and split it.
Having support helps. My mom is so proud of me!!! I talk about my progress daily with her and she's so supportive. My father was not supportive. He said that what I'm doing was stupid and worse than smoking and that I need to learn how to research and went into a tizzy about higher nicotine and wouldn't hear me out. He claims to have done research but I don't think he did, I think he probably saw a news segment about e liquid. My feelings were hurt and I felt unsupported but I'm 30+, and I live 900 miles away sooo, it doesn't really matter.
Even my 8 month old puppy is supportive, lol he would make a face a cigarette smoke and go to the other side of the balcony. I never smoked indoors or blew in his face but he didn't like it. When I vape he sniffs and wags his tail. I'm sure the liquid smells yummy to dog nose. I think he misses all the outside trips and late night car rides to the gas station to by ciggs.
The owner of the Vape Lounge near me is so awesome, he loves dogs and I had my puppy in the car (I hate doing it and it wasn't hot it was evening time) and I told him that I wanted to chat but my puppy was in the car and upset (I saw through the window), he said BRING HIM INSIDE!! He had treats for him and I can bring him anytime. He played with him and everything. But who doesn't love a Maltese puppy!
So I don't know what my point is, but I wanted to share my story, well chapter 1
