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DIARY OF A VAPER
PAIGE HAMBLING
Istarted smoking at university because all my friends did too . At first it was great . It gave me something to do between lectures and made me feel cool at parties . It also gave me a way to take a break when I got stressed out and I would often smoke to clear my head . Before long , it became a habit and I wish that I had known then how much of a pain it would be to quit . I had heard about vaping but always thought it was really complicated until my then-boyfriend explained how simple it really was and recommended an inexpensive starter kit . I would vape in the mornings and during work and I found it easier and much more convenient than smoking . It was also so much better being able to vape at home without the need to go outside for a smoke . Soon I was starting to smell cigarettes on other people after I quit . It felt great to be in the office and not worried about people knowing I was a smoker . I think transitioning to a more professional environment meant I was self-conscious about being seen to take cigarette breaks . I recently got an ELeaf iStick P100 and I love it . My old vape was outdated , so I got this new one after reading positive reviews about it . The digital display is great and it ' s easier to fill . As for e-liquid , I ’ m loyal to the dripping range Killa Custard and I find it is really easy on my throat which is very important for me . Vaping has had such an impact on my life in big and small ways . Health-wise , I ’ m glad to have stopped smoking but it ’ s
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Vaping has had such an impact on my life in big and small ways .
the little things too – my parents never knew I smoked . Visiting home would leave me wound up after a few days but being able to discreetly vape makes me more relaxed and able to enjoy spending time with my family .
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