Cannabis & Coffee Chronicles #0

IMPORTANT TERMS:

Cannabis - a group of three plants, with psychoactive properties, known as Cannabis Sativa, Cannabis Indica, and Cannabis Ruderalis; It was codified as ‘Marijuana’ during the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937

Weed - slang for 'cannabis'

THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) - the main psychoactive cannabinoid of the cannabis plant responsible for the “high” effect one experiences during indulgence

CBD (Cannabidiol) - the second most prevalent active ingredient in cannabis. While CBD is an essential component of medical cannabis, it is derived directly from the hemp plant; contains o.3% or less of THC and so does not get an individual "high"

Hit - to pull; draw from; inhale

High/Stoned - slang for the intoxication and effects of cannabis; Often used to describe a heavy, sedating, uplifting, energetic and/or relaxing experiences associated with using cannabis; Keep in mind that experiences often vary from person to person

Chicken & Broccoli - term referring to combining/mixing two types of cannabinoids and/or two strains of cannabis together, such as THC and CBD

Lil - slang/short for ‘little’

Squirrel Brain - a term that usually refers to those with ADD or ADHD

Solar Plexus chakra - refers to, according to yogic teachings and philosophy, the third chakra or energy center, that primarily governs willpower and action; located between the upper belly and belly button

"...What in the f*** do I have to complain about? I mean really?!  Family, food, and friends... the three vital F's that I'd like to cultivate, that currently, is equally balanced in my life.  I am grateful for it."

And just like that, it is 3:30 AM, way before the ass crack of dawn.  Which I knew last night upon laying down that it would be this way.  My plan was to wake up, come to the laptop, drink some herbal tea, smoke some herbal essence, and just lay out whatever that needs to be expressed via journaling, in the wee hours of the morning.

I am none too happy of the fact that I skipped the second part of my workout yestersay including a dance class and the email I was supposed to send to a colleague. However, I did push myself with the workout. What I did not complete yesterday I can do today as part of my workday and perhaps I can take twice the classes today.  The workout is only an eight-minute quickie through my app and for me, that is my warm-up before dancing.  I've decided this much.

I made a cucumber, apple, celery, ginger, kale, avocado, and coconut water smoothie.  It was good.  It seemed to have done the trick in filling me up and providing some necessary nutrients.  It felt healthy and was tasty, that being important just as equally. My food intake was balanced and proportioned throughout the day.

I did do my resume and wrote a few personal journal entries, besides this one.  I decided to start my Cannabis Chronicle newsletter/publication!  I am excited about this because this will be the first time I actually talk about weed, in any capacity, and very candidly.  The combinations are endless.  I can talk about firsthand experiences both positive and negative. I can talk about the mixing of cannabis with other substances, about the history. I can even discuss using it, or rather, supplementing it with other practices such as yoga and meditation... the list goes on and on and on.  The thing is, at least I have something to start with.

As I sit here and type, a thought occurs.  I haven't taken a hit of the CBD nor the THC just yet.  Ha!  Kudos to me for writing and starting this without the need to take a puff first.  No coffee today for me, so I made the tea before I even attempted to smoke.  I am noticing that my desire to pick it up just because it is there has diminished. I am much more aware of picking it up as of late.  Shows a difference in how I am approaching my cannabis intake.

Upon me waking up and rising out of bed (again) later this morning officially, my first goal is not to journal or "barin dump", but to write a little something about my tasks to accomplish as well as edit some material.  My desire to keep work-related material at the forefront during work hours is a big step for me.  I will hopefully get more done.  Key word being hopefully LOL.

Knowing how my squirrel brain works is key to me knowing my weak areas of focus and habits, positive or negative, in order to adjust them.  Changing up the systems that I have in place that keep me doing the same damn things that weigh against my growth as a person.  PERIOD.

Oh, how fun life is LOL.  No, really, it is.  What in the f*** do I have to complain about? I mean really?!  Family, food, and friends... the three vital F's that I'd like to cultivate, that currently, is equally balanced in my life.  I am grateful for it. 

So something that I have noticed over the past few months is that I am unable to dream and/or memorize my dreams on THC. However, on CBD I sleep well AND I can dream or at least remember my dreams.  I may dream when using THC but I do not necessarily memorize them.  I thought that was an interesting lil tidbit being that I am on the subject.  I want to do more sifting through info and see why that is the case and if that holds true for a lot of different people, if at all.  I am able to notice these things within my body and s0 I will use my experience as the cursor to my research in using cannabis.  This ought to be fun.

I mixed my sour diesel with the wild hemp CBD cigarettes (known as hempettes) that I purchased the other day.  Another interesting mix.  I think I prefer them separately.  Plus, on a financial level, it makes more sense to separate them in terms of usage. When I mix, that means I use more, and the idea is to conserve and extend the usage as well as be conservative of my usage financially.  This may also help me to regulate how often and why I use it.  I use it recreationally, professionally, and medicinally.  Hmmm, interesting way to live with herbs in my life.

HA! IT IS EXACTLY 4:20 AM!!!

It dawned on me a little bit ago that I haven't used, utilized, or meditated on the solar plexus chakra in a long time.  I think it may be time to reflect on this and do some mantras dedicated to it.  After all, it is responsible for self determination and executing action.  I realized this after lighting my African Mist incense which is colored yellow, the same color associated with the solar plexus.  I may not have been aware of my solar plexus but I sure as hell have been using/utilizing it over the last three months or more!  That is for DAMN sure!  The proof is in the work that I have been doing over these months and the attitude that I have now about learning to get things done. I could not carry these things out wholeheartedly if there was no determination and action forward.  I am using it and now is the time to give it its reverence and due highlight.

Herba Mate tea, that is perfect for my morning wake-ups, that goddamn coffee ain't doing it for me anymore.  I am severely tired of the acid reflux build-up and random pop-ups.  Furthermore, I am slowly learning to alkalize my body over time and the best way to start is with diminishing my use of coffee so consistently as well as cutting out dairy, eating more vegetables and diminishing the constant use of sugar, that dreadful ass, miserable addicting substance, UGH Whyyyy...  Cause I love it, that's why.  Deal with it, no complaints, what's the point?  It's just gonna happen again and so deal with it when it does.  And try and do so kindly to yourself...

I am planning on diminishing alcohol for 30 days or more.  I want to feel what it will be like to train day in and day out in dance and fitness, without having alcohol as a subtle barrier to my health.  That also means the sugar intake has got to go the fuck doooown.  At least the most obvious ones like cakes, and candy.  The rest I can slowly work into NOT doing.

HA! IT IS EXACTLY 4:20 AM!!!  I just happened to look and it was that time and I surpassed my committment to at least 1,000 words in a little less than an hour.  Which is an accomplishment for me considering that I do not sit still longer than 15 to 20 minutes. But over the months I have practiced major self-control in many areas.  My focus seems to be more intent, more serious.  Time is too valuable to waste any longer, on nonsense.

And with that, I shall retire to the bed again, after taking this one last chicken & broccoli mixture, play a lil car racing game on the phone, and hopefully pass out for another two hours before getting up. Key word once again being hopefully.

Yay...?  Nay?  Well... I guess OK