Canuck420
Active Member
Hey everyone - new here.... Just wanted to say hello and ask a few questions.
My story - like most teenagers (now in my late 30's), I smoked a little - probably a dozen times total, couple of times getting properly baked. After my circle of friends changed, I never really had the opportunity again and with the illegality of it, never sought it out either.
Struggled with some mild depression on and off through all my adult life - found that my coping mechanism is self medicating with alcohol, usually I limit myself to weekends, but I have to over indulge to feel like I get that release that keeps me on the right side. I'm a pretty normal guy - good career, great family, but guess I'm just built that way to have ups and downs.
So, what's changed? Well.... we're on the cusp of legalization here in Canada which got me thinking back to those times as a teenager, I don't really remember what it was like other than it being enjoyable. With that and a realization that my alcohol usage is potentially damaging, I decided I couldn't wait until legalization kicks in (realistically we're at least a year or two from retail sales) and decided to seek out some grey market buds.
I've been lurking here for a while and really didn't want to go the smoking route, so reached the conclusion that a Flowermate Mini was right for me - combination of discreet and easy to use. It should be arriving soon and then I'll be ready for my first session.
I've been reading a few posts, but I'm still pretty nervous about that first time - I don't want to overdo it out of the gate and get put off/freak out. My plan at this point is to start with a small amount - I've read 0.1g should be more than enough - but I have no idea visually what that looks like or a scale accurate enough to measure it. Any pointers on getting the initial quantity right? I don't want to get fully baked first time out, but obviously want to get some effect. I understand that the bud these days is way way more potent than what I might have tried in the 90's.
I have mixed emotions at this point - excited, nervous, maybe even little guilty that I feel the need to do this - is that wrong? Guess I'm here looking for reassurance that it's perfectly normal!
Sorry for the rambling post, but everyone seems pretty friendly here and feels good to share my thoughts. Thanks!
My story - like most teenagers (now in my late 30's), I smoked a little - probably a dozen times total, couple of times getting properly baked. After my circle of friends changed, I never really had the opportunity again and with the illegality of it, never sought it out either.
Struggled with some mild depression on and off through all my adult life - found that my coping mechanism is self medicating with alcohol, usually I limit myself to weekends, but I have to over indulge to feel like I get that release that keeps me on the right side. I'm a pretty normal guy - good career, great family, but guess I'm just built that way to have ups and downs.
So, what's changed? Well.... we're on the cusp of legalization here in Canada which got me thinking back to those times as a teenager, I don't really remember what it was like other than it being enjoyable. With that and a realization that my alcohol usage is potentially damaging, I decided I couldn't wait until legalization kicks in (realistically we're at least a year or two from retail sales) and decided to seek out some grey market buds.
I've been lurking here for a while and really didn't want to go the smoking route, so reached the conclusion that a Flowermate Mini was right for me - combination of discreet and easy to use. It should be arriving soon and then I'll be ready for my first session.
I've been reading a few posts, but I'm still pretty nervous about that first time - I don't want to overdo it out of the gate and get put off/freak out. My plan at this point is to start with a small amount - I've read 0.1g should be more than enough - but I have no idea visually what that looks like or a scale accurate enough to measure it. Any pointers on getting the initial quantity right? I don't want to get fully baked first time out, but obviously want to get some effect. I understand that the bud these days is way way more potent than what I might have tried in the 90's.
I have mixed emotions at this point - excited, nervous, maybe even little guilty that I feel the need to do this - is that wrong? Guess I'm here looking for reassurance that it's perfectly normal!
Sorry for the rambling post, but everyone seems pretty friendly here and feels good to share my thoughts. Thanks!
