I wasn’t trying to quit.
Not really.
I just got tired of everything that came with smoking—smelling like an ashtray, hiding lighters, stepping out during family dinners. You know the drill.
So when a friend handed me a disposable vape one night and said, “Just try it,” I rolled my eyes and took a puff.
That was the start of it.
I didn’t know I was about to switch for good.
At First, I Didn’t Take It Seriously
Let’s be clear—I liked smoking.
The routine. The hit. Even the bad parts felt familiar.
Vaping, on the other hand? It seemed gimmicky. Too many options. Too much branding. Too many people blowing clouds that looked like car exhaust.
It felt like trying to replace a stove with a microwave. Faster, maybe. But not the same.
And that first puff from the disposable wasn’t amazing. It didn’t taste like smoke. It didn’t feel heavy.
But it was… clean. And weirdly smooth.
And I didn’t hate it.
That surprised me.
The Real Turning Point
I didn’t throw my cigarettes away the next day. No dramatic goodbye.
But something started to shift.
I kept the vape in my pocket. Just in case.
Then I started using it first thing in the morning. Then on breaks. Then before bed.
Not always. Not only. But often enough to notice: I was smoking less.
I wasn’t trying to quit. I just didn’t feel the urge as much.
That was when I got curious.
Finding a Device That Felt Right
The disposable was convenient, but it didn’t last. One died in my backpack. Another leaked in my jacket.
So I asked around.
Someone suggested the Caliburn G2. Another said go with the Drag 4 if I want more power. A guy at the shop recommended VGOD liquid, swearing it would “change everything.”
I ended up going with the Caliburn G2. Lightweight, easy to fill, no buttons to memorize. Just pull and go.
It felt solid. Like a lighter that didn’t smell like gas.
And the liquid? He was right. The VGOD flavor I picked—some kind of icy mango—actually made me pause mid-puff.
Not because it was strong. But because it was good.
I Didn’t Expect the Cravings to Shift
Here’s something they don’t tell you: vaping doesn’t kill the craving for nicotine right away.
But it changes it.
Instead of needing a cigarette after meals or coffee, I found myself wanting flavor.
Instead of stepping outside to smoke, I’d reach for the vape in bed.
And the more I used it, the less I thought about cigarettes.
Not because I had to quit—but because I didn’t miss it as much anymore.
There were a few slip-ups. A few “just one” moments with old friends. But those felt… stale. Heavy. Off.
Vaping didn’t feel that way. It felt light. Fast. Clean.
And that mattered more than I thought it would.
What I Learned About the Culture
I also didn’t expect there to be so much culture around this.
There are Reddit threads comparing coil builds. Facebook groups trading flavor tips. Telegram chats full of vapers in Egypt talking about which shops are good, which ones overcharge, and who’s got the real stuff.
There’s a whole scene here. It’s not just about nicotine. It’s about tech, taste, and swapping ideas.
At first, I felt out of place.
But the more I read, the more I realized—no one starts as an expert. Everyone’s learning. Everyone had that awkward first vape with too much nicotine or a burnt coil they didn’t understand.
Now I’m that guy helping someone else not burn their first pod.
Funny how that happens.
Is Vaping Better?
Honestly? For me, yes.
I’m not trying to sell it. I’m just being real.
My chest doesn’t feel heavy anymore. I don’t wake up coughing. I don’t need gum after every smoke to kill the taste.
People stopped commenting on the smell. I don’t step outside to vape. I don’t finish a pack in a day. I don’t even finish a bottle of VGOD liquid in a week.
And money? That’s another thing no one tells you.
A bottle of liquid and a few pods last way longer than a carton of cigarettes. I didn’t do the math at first. But now I’m saving more than I expected.
It adds up.
What I’d Tell Someone Thinking About Switching
Don’t expect it to be perfect.
Your first vape might be weak. Or too strong. You might pick a flavor you hate. You might go back to smoking for a day or two.
That’s normal.
But if you stick with it—and actually find something that feels right—switching becomes less about quitting and more about choosing.
You’re not giving up something. You’re finding something better.
If I had to do it again, I’d probably skip the disposable and start with a pod like the Caliburn G2 or Xlim Go. I’d also ask for a lower nicotine strength than I thought I needed. It hits harder than expected.
And I’d try a good liquid from the start. Flavor matters. More than I thought.
Final Thought
Switching from smoking to vaping wasn’t dramatic. No timeline. No announcement.
It just… happened. One puff at a time. One day after another.
Now it’s been four months. I still don’t call myself a “non-smoker.” But I haven’t touched a cigarette in weeks.
And that feels like progress. Not perfect. Not complete.
Just better.