Health & the cost of smoking. My health has improved, so that worked out fine. Saving money didn't quite work out.
Why did you change to Vaping ?
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I haven't smoked an analog in probably 7yrs.
I started vaping for health reasons. Saving money, smelling and taste changes are all bonus. As is not be treated like a second class citizen at work etc.
Cigarettes will kill you. Cigarettes will kill the ones you love.
I couldn't stop smoking. I have assimilated.
I save no money. I smell like french toast.
I couldn't be happier, or feel better.
I couldn't stop smoking. I have assimilated.
I save no money. I smell like french toast.
I couldn't be happier, or feel better.
I quit smoking over a year ago by switching to snus. While Swedish Snus isn't really all that harmful to you, the American contemporary is very questionable however. They also basically have no nicotine at all, so I was using two at a time. This caused me to use about 2 cans a day, which equaled at least 2600 dollars a year donated to Camel. Once I started feeling my upper gums recede I knew it was time to quit them, but I knew I wouldn't go back to smoking. Coincidentally my friend told me he'd just started vaping, so I figured I'd give it a shot too. And here I am 
My situation may be unique or at least novel. Before Jack brought home various e-cigs to try, I smoked the occasional cigar or pipe but did not inhale -- just liked the taste, really. Well, and whatever residual nicotine buzz you get. But I wasn't addicted to nicotine and I never smoked cigarettes.
When Jack brought home some vaping gear, though, I tried it out and found that as well as liking the act of puffing and making clouds and stuff, I really like nicotine. So in a sense I'm the wrong story to tell -- I didn't quit anything or even switch really (I'll still smoke a nice cigar given half a chance), but rather adopted it because, well, I like it. The fact that I'm not likely to wind up with lung cancer or stinky clothes is a plus, of course.
When Jack brought home some vaping gear, though, I tried it out and found that as well as liking the act of puffing and making clouds and stuff, I really like nicotine. So in a sense I'm the wrong story to tell -- I didn't quit anything or even switch really (I'll still smoke a nice cigar given half a chance), but rather adopted it because, well, I like it. The fact that I'm not likely to wind up with lung cancer or stinky clothes is a plus, of course.
Just wanted a reason to buy some new cool toys
Haha, and went straight for the high end, too! =D Hee hee!
Yeah, I quit looooong ago, and I know Brad was happy when I did, but he also knew I still craved nicotine. I just didn't want to kill myself while getting it. I vowed that when one could get nicotine in a relatively safe fashion, I would. And I do! I like the flavours, I like the ritual, I like making big puffy clouds! Can't get better than that. =D
I quit smoking over a year ago by switching to snus. While Swedish Snus isn't really all that harmful to you, the American contemporary is very questionable however. They also basically have no nicotine at all, so I was using two at a time. This caused me to use about 2 cans a day, which equaled at least 2600 dollars a year donated to Camel. Once I started feeling my upper gums recede I knew it was time to quit them, but I knew I wouldn't go back to smoking. Coincidentally my friend told me he'd just started vaping, so I figured I'd give it a shot too. And here I am
That's really cool, kauffee. =) I mean, I think that my vaping habit is not going to save me any money over the long run (well maybe in a couple years) but I sure feel good about it, and my mood is great. And I'd much rather send money to small business people who are making liquid and mods than to the big tobacco guys.
Haha =D Yeah, I smell like variations of cherries most of the time. =) Yum! I may break even someday, but I doubt it at this point. It's a hobby to me as much as anything else. =)
Heh, I should try to keep track somehow. I don't know if it would encourage me or just show what a spendthrift I am... =D
Don't do it! Trust me, it's better not to think about it in terms of money. Count happiness instead.
Hee hee!
Yeah, the other reason I went with vaping was I was going through a stressful life situation and knew I was going to get some analogs, come heck or high water. I figured after 17 years that would be a terrible guilt trip/health problem/smell problem. I initially quit because I got a puppy and I didn't want her little lungs to get wrecked. =)
The wake up call was just a few weeks ago when I spent an entire week deer hunting. It seemed everyone was seeing deer except me. I came to the conclusion that it doesnt matter how still you sit or how good your spot is if your lighting up a smoke every hour. My secondary reason is health, When I smoked I was prone to getting bronchitis about every 3 months. Week long caughing fits with green phlegm is a subtle hint that your body isnt too pleased with your choice of passtime.
Heh, good call. When your pets no longer want to sit with you, it's time to change. Now they sit around and smell the waffles. =)
I like to smoke. I like to breathe. I like to not spend 7$ a pack. Welcome to vaping..problem solved. All the other things are just added bonuses. Like smoking in the house and not smelling like smoke.
So I could (hopefully) live long enough to see my kids grow up. I don't want to leave them any sooner than necessary. Vaping won't guarantee a longer life, but smoking all but guarantees a shorter one.
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