So, the World Cup is on the horizon. Whether you going to be tuned in intermittently, or you’re going to try to watch as many games as possible it’s an exciting event that everyone’s sure to remember. We’re as excited as ever! You might be nervous about the prospect of watching the games, but you mustn’t compromise your health for it. So, we’ve constructed this post to help guide you through what you should expect when it comes to kick-off time.
Keeping your eye on the ball
It’s no surprise that most people watch football in bars, or while enjoying a drink around at a friend’s house. This is a well-known fact, and with the increased tension about what's happening on screen, people relentlessly try to ease their anxieties by blowing off a little steam.
Nicotine is one of the most accessible drugs on the market that helps ease pressure and gets thousands of people through their days. Whether you’re a new vaper, or you’ve been vaping for a long time, a popular trend we see happen around these times is the fact that people switch back to tobacco when they need some companionship in the smoking section during breaks. Similarly, we hear reports about people needing a real kick from the type of concentrated nicotine relief that’s found in cigarettes and tobacco. Nicotine consumption spikes in periods of intense commercial hostility and when you hang around with friends who smoke, you may feel more predisposed to have a cigarette or two. Everyone is different, but trying one often leads to another, and then another, and then the whole thing falls apart. As a result, it’s always a great idea to help yourself feel more inclined to vape, when those cravings eventually arise. Let's talk about how we can do that...
Feel good while you’re feeling good
It’s no sports secret that you win through variety. So, why should vaping be any different? The secret to consistency in a spontaneous world comes from understanding how things work, and finding diversity in the little things. As a result, it’s important to remember that if you keep vaping the same flavours over time, you’ll develop what’s known as ‘vape mouth’; a term used to describe the phenomenon when you constantly vape one flavour to the point where you can no longer distinguish the taste of the nicotine liquid. To avoid this, you just have to switch things up every now and then. Thankfully though, there are thousands of options available that will be sure to help you develop a rotation that keeps you away from cigarettes.
When watching a tense game, you may find yourself instinctively gravitating further outside for a breather or towards the smoking area with friends during game breaks. This is completely okay! These moments of variety and cathartic release will only benefit you, and it'll be great to not have to be constantly focusing on the games. Unfortunately, despite how some of us feel, we can’t change how the games unfold, no matter how much we cheer or cry. Because of this, it’s important to remember that the world’s favourite game is just a game, and it should never affect our behaviour outside of knowing or understanding that. It’s essential to never deny yourself a little bit of social release at this time; being sociable around friends who are feeling an equal sense of anxiety will help ease your cravings for strong nicotine.
You should always make sure you have stayed stocked up with enough vape paraphernalia to outlast more than you anticipate vaping. Vaping is quite unlike smoking in many ways because people can simply smell the vapour from your device – whether it be disposable or a proper kit – and want to give it a try. Whether you allow them to have a taste of your vape is entirely up to you, but most people who vape will admit to frequently finding themselves turning devices over to be nice, or to try something new themselves. This is a very sociable act and can be a great way to bond with people you know (though it should be noted it can be unhygienic and should not be done with strangers, ever). So, it’s super important to keep enough supplies to make sure you don’t go without access to nicotine, especially if you're inclined to be charitable with friends or family.
Worst-case scenario, you’ll run out of vape gear and then might have to resort to buying cigarettes. What you buy will depend entirely on what sort of vaping you like to do. Most people who vape on nights out will use disposables, which is a totally reasonable choice for those who don't like the idea of carrying around a device they could potentially lose. Regardless of your choice though, it’ll benefit your health and the health of the people around you. Surplus to this, vape devices are often sold at a very high markup at events and in places that sell alcohol, so having devices on your person beforehand will save you a substantial sum of money.
If you're looking for a disposable you can use, we're doing an exclusive deal throughout this month for 10 Vampire Vape Geek Bars for £20:
While disposable vapes can great to carry around with you, it'll be better financially for you to invest in a refillable kit that you can refill intermittently. We'd recommend you invest in a kit of your choice and use shortfills to stretch your money and will only have to carry around a single bottle of your favourite e-liquid. Unsure of what a shortfill is? We've got a comprehensive post about exactly what they are and how they can save you money here!
If you'd like a shortfill recommendation, our 100ml Koncept range dropped earlier this year and it's a great way to keep things as pragmatic as possible! Check it out here:
Unity through vaping & football
Despite how different they are in appearance, vaping and sports have a unifying quality that helps people therapeutically work through stressful times. Football may be a hobby for some, but it’s probably the most popular contemporary franchise that retains worldwide interest. Like vaping, it’s a constantly shifting entity that people can enjoy in their free time to relax, or to invigorate themselves when they feel the need to wind down.
Whether it’s just part of their wake-up routine, or they vape excessively on nights out for a little relief, the action itself remains the same. The vaping community is a very close-knit group that loves to welcome ex-smokers.
There’s a real unity between the two forces, and as such, nobody should be left to feel out. Discrimination has no place in contemporary society, and the vaping industry is no different. It's a community founded by those who have struggled to battle their tobacco addiction, which is far more readily available and damaging to the global community. While football may be more divisive because it has an end goal, each team in every league has a similarly loyal community of varying size that completely supports and unites the front together.
We here at Vampire Vape hope that these two entities can warmly envelop each other this world cup season for the benefit of all involved. We hope people will be inspired to pursue a healthier lifestyle through the motivation of incredible sportsmanship and nobility of team harmony. We're also a little biased too, and will be watching England play will with as much anticipation as any other life long fan!
There's nothing else we can say or hope other than; let's bring it home!
