I started smoking about 8 years ago, no particular reason. But the sensation of something in my hands and the motions are what captured me. The smell and taste were very displeasing at first, but like with nearly anything, you get used to it. But then food looses it’s flavor, causing me me to use more salt and spices to taste anything, this in itself is unhealthy. About 4 years into smoking the first e-cigarette I have seen came into the picture. I read everything I could find, read reviews on different mods, and planned a direction to go. Shortly afterwards I purchased my first ego-510. I liked it, the flavors available were abundant. I wasn’t restricted to menthol or regular, what a difference. Out of curiosity I moved for a ego-t, more vapor, easier use, convenient charging, awesome! Shortly after that I moved in to variable voltage mods: lavatube, vamo, i134, and now the provari. These have been amazing for me for providing a smoke free experience while still providing all the sensations that kept me smoking. People are generally intrigued by the units I’ve carried around. At first wondering what that is, to now people asking how I like vaping. It has been fun watching how the greater availability, and the abundance of information that people are becoming more informed and now recognize what I’m holding instead of wondering what it is. I still run into the misinformed person or two occasionally. Since vaping for the past few years, I’ve felt much better, I could walk or run up a flight of stairs without being out of breath, I have the energy to get up and be active, my clothes don’t smell like an ashtray as well as my skin and hair. In addition, the unsightly presence of ashtrays and cigarette butts everywhere is long gone. E-cigarette has been a pivotal method for me, that i always feel good about recommending to friends and family. Since I began, I’ve spread the news to countless people and helped about 5 or 6 get themselves started. All are much happier. Thank you for your time.