Medical cannabis in the afternoons

A pretty usual afternoon in my life starts before 7am, if not a little before, then i have three children, plus they are all weird ages so they go to weird schools, plus start at various times.

I drive each of them to their respective school or daycare, after which I usually run errands.

While I am driving about town I like to get everything done, so that I don’t have to make a separate trip. This often means going to the grocery store, picking up the dry cleaning, or making a quick stop by the medical cannabis dispensary. Then I go loft plus hole up the loft office to work on writing blogs until I need to get the boys from school. My writing work depends heavily on having medical cannabis at hand, usually of the sativa variety, to keep my mind limber. I have to juggle a lot of tasks on any given afternoon, plus medical cannabis helps me stay calm, composed, & chill while I get everything done… After four to five hours of medical cannabis plus writing, I have to take a split plus go option up the teenagers from school. Then I make pretzels for everyone, get them doing their homework or watching TV, plus I will partake in a little more medical cannabis plus hopefully do some more blog writing. At that point the medical marijuana may get the better of me, plus I just plop down on the couch plus watch cartoons with the teenagers. Medical cannabis helps me write for work, however once I hit that particular tipping point I just want to relax.

 

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Products available at dispensary

My local cannabis dispensary offers a wide assortment of recreational options.

Their collection of dried flower includes incredible THC potency, rich terpenes and amazing texture.

The buds are dense, mature and free of unwanted sticks and seeds. They carry an impressive selection of pre-rolled joints, blunts and cannagars that are super convenient. They are ready to light up and smoke and perfect every time. I can buy a single joint to try something new or choose a pack of favorites for greater affordability. There are varieties infused with kief for higher potency. I enjoy browsing the latest options for refillable and disposable vapes. They offer similar effects to traditional smoking but without the odors, ash and mess. Vapes are far easier, portable and discreet. All I need to do is push a button and inhale. Because the concentrated oil is only heated to the point of vaporization rather than combustion, the terpenes are preserved for exceptional flavor. My local dispensary sells some high quality vapes that allow customization of temperature and dosage. Their menu of edibles is absolutely incredible. I can never decide between the brownies, cookies, gummies, chocolates and peanut butter cups. The cannabis-infused beverages are an ideal substitute for alcohol. I can bring them along on a hike, picnic or to a party and enjoy very mild effects and precise dosing. Tinctures are another option that includes all sorts of unique benefits. The compact package fits right into a pocket. The handy dropper makes dosing simple. Tinctures provide quick onset of effects, a long shelf-life and the opportunity to add cannabis to foods and drinks. I am just beginning to explore the topicals, extracts, concentrates and gear sold at the dispensary.

Sativa strains

Getting into cannabis concentrates

As I’ve shopped at the cannabis dispensary, I’ve gotten more and more interested in concentrates.

They are quite different from smokable flower and yet wonderfully versatile.

The local dispensary offers concentrates in a diversity of textures, including wax, shatter, kief, sauce, budder, badder, live resin and crumble. They are made by separating the desirable cannabinoids and terpenes from the rest of the plant matter. The extraction process creates an especially potent product. Concentrates can be added into edibles, used in vapes and dabbed. They offer a stronger, purer flavor and especially quit onset of effects. While particularly potent dried flower offers up to 25% THC potency, concentrates provide THC levels up to 95%. Because of this, very little of the product goes a long way. I was a little intimidated by concentrates and unsure about dabbing on my own. I am very fortunate that my nearby dispensary includes a dab bar. I was able to rent a dab rig, which looks a lot like a bong, as well as the necessary enail. With the assistance of a knowledgeable budtender, the process wasn’t as difficult as I expected. I spread a bit of concentrate onto the surface of the nail, let it heat up and vaporize, and then I inhale. Due to the intensity of effects, I restrict myself to the minimum recommended dosage. I really enjoy the experience of dabbing concentrates. They offer the opportunity to totally clear my mind, inspire creativity, get energized and shed needless stress. After a dabbing session, I feel completely rejuvenated and have a more positive outlook.

Sativa

Cannabis is part of an active lifestyle

I take good care of myself, hoping to maintain good health and an active lifestyle.

I workout every morning for approximately an hour.

My exercise sessions often incorporate weight lifting, cycling, swimming, running and jumping rope. In my free time, I enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking and playing tennis. Every year, I run a half marathon and strive to beat my previous time. While there are days when I’m tired, busy, sore or just not in the mood to exercise, I always set aside time for a workout. I’ve found that a little bit of cannabis, right before beginning an activity, is a helpful motivator. The right strain is beneficial for clearing my mind and inspiring me to push myself. I am fortunate that I have easy access to a recreational cannabis dispensary. My home is a ten minute drive from a really wonderful weed shop. They carry a wide variety of local growers as well as out-of-state producers. I can always find the most popular brands and innovative strains. They offer every imaginable consumption method, including smokable flower, pre-rolled joints, high-THC concentrates, tinctures, vapes, all kinds of edibles and a huge selection of topicals. I’ve had good luck with disposable vape pens. I can easily regulate dosage to my preference. The onset of effects is quick, and there’s no ash or smoke to worry about. I don’t need to have a lighter or any extra gear. Plus, the dispensary carries an abundance of flavors and potency. I can choose from indicas, sativas and hybrids. I sometimes purchase a cannabis tincture because of how easily I can fit the bottle into a pocket. All it takes is a few drops under my tongue, and the effects take hold within minutes.

 

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Impressed with the quality of flower from dispensary

Because the cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD, as well as the terpenes are contained in the crystal-like trichomes coating the surface, I am delighted that the cannabis has been carefully handled to preserve them

I appreciate the quality of cannabis flower sold at the local dispensary. The weed is grown without pesticides, verified by third-party testing and properly labeled. I know exactly how much THC and CBD percentage is included and have a list of the terpenes. I have an understanding of accurate dosing. The classification gives me a good idea of the effects. While each person has a unique experience with every strain of cannabis, being informed helps make smart choices. I am aware of whether the bud is going to provide energizing and uplifting effects or sedative and relaxing sensations. I am prepared for the intensity of the high. Plus, the dispensary offers a wide array of options. I can purchase sun-grown flower or greenhouse grown varieties. They showcase locally owned producers as well as strains from overseas. The color of the buds is fantastic. They are typically a vivid green and often include flecks of blue or purple. The hair-like pistils are always the bright orange of a maturely harvested plant. I don’t need to worry about old weed, spider mites, mold or buying a bunch of seeds and twigs. I’m always impressed with the texture of the dried flower I get from the dispensary. The buds are nice and dense and right in-between sticky and dry. Because the cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD, as well as the terpenes are contained in the crystal-like trichomes coating the surface, I am delighted that the cannabis has been carefully handled to preserve them. All I need to do is take a sniff, and I can be sure of the freshness and flavor.
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Cannabis cafe is always a great reset for me

I’m really glad that I took my wife’s advice when it came to learning how to manage my stress levels. For nearly 2 decades, I hadn’t done so great when it came to dealing with the stress of my job. She reminded me that when we were in college, recreational marijuana was always a great stress reliever. However, I had sort of given up cannabis because of my career and the fact that it was illegal and hard to come by. That was a mistake. But going to the stress relief program wasn’t a mistake because I learned a whole lot about recognizing the signs that I’m becoming overwhelmed. And when I see a few of those signs now, it’s time for a reset. Thanks to a change in the laws, we got medical marijuana here. But it wasn’t even a couple of years before we had recreational marijuana legalized because the medical marijuana thing went so well. So not only do we get access to cannabis dispensaries, I get to reset at a new marijuana business in town. We now have a cannabis cafe in town and that’s right where I go when it’s clear that my stress levels are reaching the red zone. All it takes is an early morning bike ride with my wife to the cannabis cafe to balance out my head. It’s incredible how just sharing a lovely cannabis edible at a gorgeous outdoor table with my wife can reset my stress levels. Sipping coffee, nibbling on the chosen edible and just watching and listening to my wife completely grounds me once again. I’m a lucky guy and my reset days remind me just what a fortunate soul I am.

 

 

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So mom is into cannabis

Just when I thought I couldn’t be surprised by much at all in this world we live in, I visit my mom and find her weed stash.

  • That’s right my dear mother of 78 years old has a stash of blue dream as well as some indica cannabis edibles.

How’s that for a surprise? Well, it gets even better. First, I wasn’t snooping at all. My mother asked me to grab a book off her night stand and bring it to her in the chair. She loves when either myself or one of my sisters is around. Being the queen and having things fetched for her is something she loves. And after all she’s done for us, I don’t mind one bit. But the drawer on her night stand was open just a bit and I caught a glimpse of what I thought to be bud of cannabis in a little plastic box. Okay, so then, I did nudge the drawer open a bit more to see if I was crazy. Not only was there cannabis products in flower form but there were cannabis edibles as well. I could hardly believe it. I’ve been enjoying recreational marijuana occasionally my whole life but I live in a state where there is zero access to legal marijuana. That’s not the case for where my mom lives. And obviously, she availed herself of that access to the local cannabis spot. I didn’t say anything during that trip. But I did text my sister right away. She too was completely blown away and proceeded to tell my other sisters. So now that we know, we’re not going to worry about going shopping for marijuana for sale when we visit that’s for sure.
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I thought we were going to be able to smoke weed

My friends and I wanted to take a deep sea fishing trip and we looked at the prices that we were going to pay for a boat with lots of people.

Each one of my friends and I were going to pay about $90 each and there was a group of six of us.

When I looked at the prices for deep sea fishing charters, each one of us could pay about $50 more and we could have our own captain, boat, and an entire day of fishing. One thing that I wanted to do was find a fishing charter that allowed us to drink and smoke weed on the boat. When my friends and I go on deep sea fishing tours, we always make sure to find a charter that is 420 friendly. Most of the places advertise 420 friendly on their advertisements. We live in a state where recreational marijuana is legal, so it’s really no big deal for places to be 420 friendly. I looked at several advertisements for boats in one day and I called one place to make a reservation. I got the information for the place mixed up with the number and I ended up making a reservation with one of the charters that was not 420 friendly. As soon as we were on the boat, one of the first things that the captain said was to please refrain from using marijuana on the boat. My friends looked at me and I realized that I made a huge mistake when I booked the all day charter. Our captain would only change his mind if we paid an extra $500 security deposit and a $200 cleaning fee to get rid of the odor.

 

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Legalization made everything a lot better

Patients can be prescribed medical marijuana for a number of reasons.

Patients can be prescribed medical marijuana for problems such as ptsd, anxiety, stress, and phobias.

Medical marijuana can help patients suffering from cancer, als, diabetes, and Crohn’s disease. Medical marijuana is widely available across the country and in some form legalized in more than 60% of the country. Medical marijuana is 100% safe. There are very minimal side effects including dizziness, slow reaction times, and impaired concentration. It’s very important that people don’t smoke and then drive. This was one big fear that continued to keep the legislators from legalizing recreational marijuana. I was surprised when the state finally voted to change the laws at the beginning of the year. When recreational marijuana was legalized, everything was a lot better. One thing that I like that is a huge change is the number of marijuana shops and dispensaries. There are a lot more places to buy marijuana and that means a wider selection, better service, and low prices. If I can buy marijuana from six different places in the county, the dispensaries are going to need to keep prices low in order to compete for the business. The shops around here offer pickup, delivery, and there is even a marijuana shop that has a drive-thru window. The place is located in the same shopping plaza as a McDonald’s and they have the same type of drive-thru system that allows a patient to order from a board outside and have the items packaged and ready at the pick up window a minute or two later I think that legalizing marijuana for everyone was the right decision to make.

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Getting into cannabis concentrates

I spread a bit of concentrate onto the surface of the nail, let it heat up and vaporize, and after that I inhale, however due to the intensity of effects, I restrict myself to the minimum commanded dosage.

As I’ve shopped at the cannabis dispensary, I’ve gotten more and more interested in concentrates. They are quite strange from smokable flower and yet charmingly stretchy. The local dispensary offers concentrates in a diversity of textures, including wax, shatter, kief, sauce, budder, badder, live resin and crumble. They are made by separating the desirable cannabinoids and terpenes from the rest of the plant matter. The extraction process creates an especially potent product, then concentrates can be added into edibles, used in vapes and dabbed. They offer a stronger, purer flavor and especially quit onset of effects. While particularly potent dried flower offers up to 25% THC potency, concentrates provide THC levels up to 95%. Because of this, truly little of the product goes a long way. I was a little intimidated by concentrates and unsure about dabbing on my own. I am truly lucky that my nearby dispensary includes a dab bar. I was able to rent a dab rig, which looks a lot like a bong, & the necessary enail. With the assistance of a knowledgeable budtender, the process wasn’t as hard as I expected. I spread a bit of concentrate onto the surface of the nail, let it heat up and vaporize, and after that I inhale, however due to the intensity of effects, I restrict myself to the minimum commanded dosage. I easily appreciate the experience of dabbing concentrates. They offer the opening to totally clear my mind, inspire creativity, get energized and shed needless stress. After a dabbing session, I feel completely rejuvenated and have a more positive outlook.

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