It all started with my neighbor Rob. Rob tried just about every form of electronic cigarette out there with varying success. When he finally got to the eGo batteries and the vivi nova tanks with some different flavors my husband, Steve, got interested. Steve played with Rob’s toys for a bit, then he decided to go out and pick up a kit. He loved it right from the beginning and wanted to use them to give up chewing tobacco. This was a little harder than quitting cigarettes since he had to change his nicotine delivery method and get used to only getting nicotine in bursts rather than a continuous stream. But he kept at it. After only a couple days his chewing was cut down to a few dips a day (down from about 20-30). One of his co workers was so impressed with the e-cigs that he went right out that afternoon to buy a kit and has not had a cigarette since. Steve kept trying to nudge me to try them to get off cigarettes. I had tried quitting using the gum, but it was such a horrible experience that I didn’t want to go through that again. At this point I didn’t really think I’d ever be able to get off cigarettes. But I finally gave in. Found a few flavors I enjoy and started vaping with 18mg nicotine in a vivi nova tank with an eGo twist. First morning I found the vapes a little harsh so I lit up a cigarette. Second day I almost resisted but didn’t really feel like it, so I lit another. By the third day I wanted to see how hard it would be to go a whole day without a regular cigarette. I made it though that day amazed at how easy it was. I have not had a cigarette since the third day of vaping and I don’t really have any urge to have one, as long as I have my vape. My ease with quitting cigarettes inspired Steve to finally give up those last few dips. When I started vaping it was partially to get my husband to stop bugging me and see what vaping was like but I didn’t really think a lot of it. I had no intention of quitting cigarettes. Now I’m excited to reduce my nicotine levels (already down to 16mg and will go down again on my next juice order) and get off nicotine all together. Just about everyday someone asks us about our e-cigs. We both love showing them off and helping others get off of tobacco. It is our hope that we could get my brother to try them, maybe then my mom and then we can all gang up on my dad, but he’s even more stubborn than I am, so it may take a while. For now I’m just trying to set an example of how easy it is to get off tobacco. I had been a pack a day smoker for roughly 20 years, husband a can a day chewer for bit longer, now we’re both tobacco free since June 21, 2013. Three weeks tobacco free as of this writing. I have gotten much of the tar out of my lungs but I’m still getting those last sticky bits out. Already have gotten rid of the morning hacks. Steve’s gums are growing back. I now look forward to all the activities I had avoided because of smoking. I can now think about taking a long plane ride. The thought of a three hour movie no longer gives me the shakes. Really made me realize how much smoking had ruled my life. Never again.