I started smoking when I was in High School back in the late 80’s and continued to do so for many years, 27 to be exact. There had been a few times where I attempted to quit. The first attempt was using the patch. I was somewhat successful, staying off cigarettes for a few weeks, but the cost of the patches at that time was more than I could afford and so I was back to smoking regular cigarettes shortly after. About two years ago, my doctor prescribed me Chantex. That didn’t go well at all. Since my health insurance didn’t cover the cost of the medication, the entire cost was up to me and it wasn’t cheep. On top of that, it affected my sleep (terrible dreams) and my emotional state went pretty dark (which they say could be a side effect). Let’s just say I didn’t get the prescription refilled. I continued to smoke regular cigarettes. This past October, knowing colder weather was on its way, I decided to get an electronic cigarette that I could use while in the car (driving with windows down to let smoke out when it’s below 20 is not fun), or indoors when cigarettes wasn’t an option. I picked up a mod and some eLiquid and gave it a try. What I found surprised me. I started off being a dual smoker – both regular cigarettes and my e-cigarette. But after a couple of weeks I noticed that I started preferring my electronic over the analog. I would have my pack of cigarettes next to my mod and found myself picking up the mod more and more over the analog. It was just something I ended up enjoying more than smoking a traditional cigarette! On top of that, I was happy that I could smell again, taste food for fully again, BREATH again without a wheeze or congested cough. I still remember that day early in November where after only using my mod straight for a couple of days, I saw there was one regular cigarette left in my pack. I figured, just go ahead and smoke it to be done. I didn’t even get through half of it before I put it out and picked up my electronic (it just tasted bad!). It is now nearing the end of January, I only smoke my electronic cigarette (which I hate calling it cigarette), feeling so much better and with absolutely no desire or craving to return to analogs. The ability to choose from a wide variety of flavors, (hey, adults like sweet flavors too!!) and nicotine strengths (I started at 24 milligrams and am now down to 18), being able to smoke at home without smelling the place up, has made me extremely happy. To end this, I will say that I