Allright, I was a smoker for 20 years, and switched to E-cigs to save money and my health. Well, I read the claims at how it will save money, and how it will make your life better overall. All I have to say, is that's a bunch of bull....
First, for the saving money part. Sure, it saved money at first. But when you actually start enjoying the flavors, you start wanting more, then you want to try other flavors, keep a backlog of flavors, experiment with mixing flavors, etc... I remember at one time in my life, I was addicted to regular cigarettes... Flavors for regular cigarettes were tobacco.. and...err.. different tobacco etc. Now I have to struggle , think, ponder.. etc.. what flavor should I vape today.. .I mean really, do people really have to suffer through this decision making process?
Second, again with the money saving option. I used to be happy buying the same thing over and over again with an occasional lighter from time to time. Now, I find the latest mod appealing, or find a shiny topper and I'll add it to the cart. Granted, I am on a budget and I modify things for a month before I hit send, but Seriously, I think I have $500 of "cart items" in electronic limbo... this never happened when I was on regular cigarettes! I was content with buying the same thing every week and never had to worry about an online cart.
And E-cigs being better for your health? I think NOT. Since I started with E-cigs, my breathing has gotten better, no smokers cough, I have more energy, etc... Because of that, my wife has me up on top of the roof fixing things, or cleaning the gutters, staining the deck, etc. YOU COULD FALL while doing that stuff. At least smoking, I would die slowly, not suffer from an immediate death by actually doing something outside! I mean really, who wants to spend time outside in fresh air? I could get mugged. hard to get mugged or fall when you're on a couch watching TV...so that's much safer than an E-cig.
Lastly, for those of you with loved ones, beware. E-cigarettes can be harmful to your relationship. For example, one night I was eating dinner, and noticed she put too much thyme in her homemade spaghetti sauce.... That sparked an argument about me not liking her cooking. I never would've tasted it when I was smoking since smoking dulled my sense of taste and smell. While on E-cigs, you can find out how bad your spouses cooking really is!. Also, you spend more time with your family when you switch because you don't smell like smoke and not have to spend time outside smoking. look at your wife and tell me if you REALLY want to smend an extra hour per day with that person. I was perfectly content with buying the same thing day after day and smoking alone when I was on analog cigarettes.
Someone should outlaw E-cigarettes. They have too many flavors to choose from, cause you to spend more time with your give you more taste and smell, have more energy and it might turn into a hobby that can cost you money. I mean really, who wants to do all that? It's plenty exciting and expensive buying the same thing week after week. Has anyone reported this to the FDA yet?
I'm just shocked.
First, for the saving money part. Sure, it saved money at first. But when you actually start enjoying the flavors, you start wanting more, then you want to try other flavors, keep a backlog of flavors, experiment with mixing flavors, etc... I remember at one time in my life, I was addicted to regular cigarettes... Flavors for regular cigarettes were tobacco.. and...err.. different tobacco etc. Now I have to struggle , think, ponder.. etc.. what flavor should I vape today.. .I mean really, do people really have to suffer through this decision making process?
Second, again with the money saving option. I used to be happy buying the same thing over and over again with an occasional lighter from time to time. Now, I find the latest mod appealing, or find a shiny topper and I'll add it to the cart. Granted, I am on a budget and I modify things for a month before I hit send, but Seriously, I think I have $500 of "cart items" in electronic limbo... this never happened when I was on regular cigarettes! I was content with buying the same thing every week and never had to worry about an online cart.
And E-cigs being better for your health? I think NOT. Since I started with E-cigs, my breathing has gotten better, no smokers cough, I have more energy, etc... Because of that, my wife has me up on top of the roof fixing things, or cleaning the gutters, staining the deck, etc. YOU COULD FALL while doing that stuff. At least smoking, I would die slowly, not suffer from an immediate death by actually doing something outside! I mean really, who wants to spend time outside in fresh air? I could get mugged. hard to get mugged or fall when you're on a couch watching TV...so that's much safer than an E-cig.
Lastly, for those of you with loved ones, beware. E-cigarettes can be harmful to your relationship. For example, one night I was eating dinner, and noticed she put too much thyme in her homemade spaghetti sauce.... That sparked an argument about me not liking her cooking. I never would've tasted it when I was smoking since smoking dulled my sense of taste and smell. While on E-cigs, you can find out how bad your spouses cooking really is!. Also, you spend more time with your family when you switch because you don't smell like smoke and not have to spend time outside smoking. look at your wife and tell me if you REALLY want to smend an extra hour per day with that person. I was perfectly content with buying the same thing day after day and smoking alone when I was on analog cigarettes.
Someone should outlaw E-cigarettes. They have too many flavors to choose from, cause you to spend more time with your give you more taste and smell, have more energy and it might turn into a hobby that can cost you money. I mean really, who wants to do all that? It's plenty exciting and expensive buying the same thing week after week. Has anyone reported this to the FDA yet?
I'm just shocked.
