TonyUFN
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I've been a smoker since about 1990... That all changed this week, and boy can I tell the difference that vaping is making on my life.
For the past decade I have made half-hearted attempts to quit hammering coffin nails. Within the past 3-4 years I tried a few methods, but my self-control just couldn't overcome the addiction. Medications could get me halfway there, but I couldn't deal with side-effects.
I had tried cig-a-like's in the past, but of course it wasn't working... the crap flavor in my mouth along with the similar cost put an analog right back in my hand.
To keep a long story somewhat short(I've got to get some work done)... This week I decided to check out a B&M and see what has changed from the cig-a-like situation and get more info. There are 2 B&M's near me, which I live almost right between. I went to the first and ended up with an e-cheapo "pen" kit and a flavor sampler. I'll just say that from that visit and another stop by yesterday... I don't think I'll ever go back there again. I'll try to explain why a bit later.
The second store... They are AWESOME. I told them my story, somewhat related my "personality" to them, etc.
I also explained how the pen just wasn't "doing it for me", and also my displeasure with the "analog flavored" juice that the other place "let me leave with". I had learned from this site the benefit of flavors which makes sense to be as a way to break the habit. Along with the first B&M just trying to sell me something without learning anything... I left with "my brand" of analog flavoring. I have to thank my curiosity for making me grab a flavor sampler that was laying near their "ipad checkout" (hint for future rant about them).
Anyway, back the "good" B&M. They took time explaining EVERYTHING. We talked and there was some QnA about various things. Basically I put the pencil vape in my shirt pocket while doing things outside or driving down the road. But the biggest obstacles were what everyone deals with: MORNINGS. Along with the "I'm in the zone coding (or insert other task where you chain-smoke analogs). I kept seeing my weakness.
I ended up leaving with a GREAT understanding of how this was going to change my life for the better. Not to mention the big change in dealing with my nicotine dependence. I also left with a Mech Mod dripping 6mg Candy Watermelon.
Let a day go by and a day spent on VapingUnderground/Google/YouTube.... And I was on my way back. The reality of needing a backup to make sure I didn't fall backwards into buying analogs in a moment of weakness had hit me, along with the need for rebuild supplies... AND MORE FLAVOR!
This morning I wrapped my own coils. I have alot to learn, but the morning was easier to overcome with a decent flavor, a little more patience, and 6mg dripped (100% VG) (instead of the pen 12% 50/50). And did I say it's more fun?
Yay... Indoor clouds are pretty!
For the past decade I have made half-hearted attempts to quit hammering coffin nails. Within the past 3-4 years I tried a few methods, but my self-control just couldn't overcome the addiction. Medications could get me halfway there, but I couldn't deal with side-effects.
I had tried cig-a-like's in the past, but of course it wasn't working... the crap flavor in my mouth along with the similar cost put an analog right back in my hand.
To keep a long story somewhat short(I've got to get some work done)... This week I decided to check out a B&M and see what has changed from the cig-a-like situation and get more info. There are 2 B&M's near me, which I live almost right between. I went to the first and ended up with an e-cheapo "pen" kit and a flavor sampler. I'll just say that from that visit and another stop by yesterday... I don't think I'll ever go back there again. I'll try to explain why a bit later.
The second store... They are AWESOME. I told them my story, somewhat related my "personality" to them, etc.
I also explained how the pen just wasn't "doing it for me", and also my displeasure with the "analog flavored" juice that the other place "let me leave with". I had learned from this site the benefit of flavors which makes sense to be as a way to break the habit. Along with the first B&M just trying to sell me something without learning anything... I left with "my brand" of analog flavoring. I have to thank my curiosity for making me grab a flavor sampler that was laying near their "ipad checkout" (hint for future rant about them).
Anyway, back the "good" B&M. They took time explaining EVERYTHING. We talked and there was some QnA about various things. Basically I put the pencil vape in my shirt pocket while doing things outside or driving down the road. But the biggest obstacles were what everyone deals with: MORNINGS. Along with the "I'm in the zone coding (or insert other task where you chain-smoke analogs). I kept seeing my weakness.
I ended up leaving with a GREAT understanding of how this was going to change my life for the better. Not to mention the big change in dealing with my nicotine dependence. I also left with a Mech Mod dripping 6mg Candy Watermelon.
Let a day go by and a day spent on VapingUnderground/Google/YouTube.... And I was on my way back. The reality of needing a backup to make sure I didn't fall backwards into buying analogs in a moment of weakness had hit me, along with the need for rebuild supplies... AND MORE FLAVOR!
This morning I wrapped my own coils. I have alot to learn, but the morning was easier to overcome with a decent flavor, a little more patience, and 6mg dripped (100% VG) (instead of the pen 12% 50/50). And did I say it's more fun?
Yay... Indoor clouds are pretty!