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Remember, it isn't science unless it's written down. | Remember, it isn't science unless it's written down. | ||
- | One thing I have noticed across different product types and source strains is that certain effects, particularly on my tic drive, seem to be dependent upon body orientation. Moving from an upright to a supine position, for example, can amplify the tics and shift my mood (typically laterally or downward). It's an interesting tendency, but I don't yet feel it's predictive. | + | One thing I have noticed across different product types and source strains is that certain effects, particularly on my tic drive, seem to be dependent upon body orientation. Moving from an upright to a supine position, for example, can amplify the tics and shift my mood (typically laterally or downward). It's an interesting tendency, but I don't yet feel it's predictive. It could just as easily be a matter of habit --- that is, I feel X in Y position, so I'm primed to feel that way each new time. |
===== Flower ===== | ===== Flower ===== | ||
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* mood isn't lifted so much as flattened; still sometimes susceptible to smiles | * mood isn't lifted so much as flattened; still sometimes susceptible to smiles | ||
* much like Blue Dream, comfy but not sleepy | * much like Blue Dream, comfy but not sleepy | ||
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+ | ==== Apple Fritter ==== | ||
+ | * the smell of those buds I picked up the first time has stuck with me, so try it myself I shall | ||
+ | * top listed effects: relaxed, giggly, tingly | ||
+ | * relaxed and giggly indeed | ||
+ | * yummy, tastes like a warm pastry | ||
+ | * let's remove this pesky clothing | ||
==== Black Cherry Soda ==== | ==== Black Cherry Soda ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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* flavor similar to Point Break (grassy, herbal); pre-ground aroma was **not** pleasant | * flavor similar to Point Break (grassy, herbal); pre-ground aroma was **not** pleasant | ||
* effects come on quickly: mellow high, largely centered on head & shoulders | * effects come on quickly: mellow high, largely centered on head & shoulders | ||
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==== Blue Dream ==== | ==== Blue Dream ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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Blue Dream feels to me like a daytime strain---which in my case works to its detriment. I don't generally like being high during the day, even on weekends. Maybe that would change were I getting high with friends. At any rate, Blue Dream is a good strain for relaxing and watching TV (or just some bushes in a light breeze). That relaxation comes with neither couch lock nor drowsiness, hence the characterization of a daytime strain. Absolutely a good time, but not really a go-to for me now. We'll see how I feel about it if I get to share some with a cuddle buddy during an Adventure Time binge. | Blue Dream feels to me like a daytime strain---which in my case works to its detriment. I don't generally like being high during the day, even on weekends. Maybe that would change were I getting high with friends. At any rate, Blue Dream is a good strain for relaxing and watching TV (or just some bushes in a light breeze). That relaxation comes with neither couch lock nor drowsiness, hence the characterization of a daytime strain. Absolutely a good time, but not really a go-to for me now. We'll see how I feel about it if I get to share some with a cuddle buddy during an Adventure Time binge. | ||
Oh, I'm not really sure where else to put this, but one time while on Blue Dream, I really wanted some Chinese food. I have no idea whether those two facts are related. | Oh, I'm not really sure where else to put this, but one time while on Blue Dream, I really wanted some Chinese food. I have no idea whether those two facts are related. | ||
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+ | I vaped some Blue Dream during a minor panic attack. I'm not certain whether it directly helped or if focusing on preparing and vaping it simply distracted me, but either is a win. Such episodes might be an ideal use case. | ||
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+ | ==== Blueberry French Toast ==== | ||
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+ | ==== Carbon Candy ==== | ||
+ | * Leafly has little information, | ||
+ | * buds have a pretty, almost indigo hue to them; not sure how to describe the smell, but it's great | ||
+ | * picked this up on a whim based solely on the name | ||
+ | * first off, //do not// vape this indoors; I Snooped up a chunk of the house, and my room wasn't fully clear of the smell for a day and a half afterward (despite the window being open for much of that time) | ||
+ | * true to the handful of reviews, it was indeed a relaxing experience; not quite the same punch that [[#Point Break]] has, but I would/will definitely keep it in regular rotation if available | ||
+ | * paired well with C Duncan' | ||
+ | * before fully gone, I was informed that it was causing someone a headache; this news very nearly soured the experience, and I had to fight a bit to right the ship | ||
==== Carl Sagan ==== | ==== Carl Sagan ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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* finally found some while out and about | * finally found some while out and about | ||
+ | * smells wonderful; tastes pretty good, too (sharply fruity/ | ||
+ | * focused indeed; played in VCV Rack for a couple hours, and a chill composition fell out | ||
+ | * not creativity-sparking in the same way that Black Cherry Soda is, but the focus counts for something; maybe that's a good thing, since BCS had my mind wandering in all directions | ||
+ | * high is all in the head but without sensation of pressure or dizziness | ||
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+ | ==== Headband ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | * top listed effects: creative, euphoric, uplifted; described as the "love child of cannabis' | ||
+ | * expect a headband sensation | ||
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+ | ==== Kush Mints ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | * cross of Animal Mints and Bubba Kush | ||
+ | * gorgeous buds (very round), wonderful smell (not sure how to describe it other than " | ||
+ | * top listed effects: relaxed, euphoric, aroused | ||
+ | * flavor is in fact somewhat minty | ||
+ | * vapor is smooth & creamy | ||
+ | * I can totally see why the shop called this " | ||
+ | * hits //hard// with a head-shearing sensation | ||
+ | * best before bed, because you are //not// doing anything useful once started on this | ||
==== Lime Skunk ==== | ==== Lime Skunk ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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* one parent of [[# | * one parent of [[# | ||
* smells as fragrant as its child | * smells as fragrant as its child | ||
+ | * uplifting, very cerebral high | ||
+ | * pair with synthwave | ||
==== Loc Ness ==== | ==== Loc Ness ==== | ||
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==== London Pound Cake ==== | ==== London Pound Cake ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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This was the second flower strain I tried, and it was not as at all pleasant an experience as Point Break. Though soporific and relaxing, it could also convince me to dance a little---or whatever you call wiggling and squirming while lying in bed. | This was the second flower strain I tried, and it was not as at all pleasant an experience as Point Break. Though soporific and relaxing, it could also convince me to dance a little---or whatever you call wiggling and squirming while lying in bed. | ||
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==== Moby Dick ==== | ==== Moby Dick ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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* not sure what to expect from this one | * not sure what to expect from this one | ||
* was actually drawn to it by both the name and the buds themselves | * was actually drawn to it by both the name and the buds themselves | ||
==== Narnia ==== | ==== Narnia ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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* actually //wanted// to do chores | * actually //wanted// to do chores | ||
* no euphoria | * no euphoria | ||
* some tuning required (dancey music works best for chores---[[https:// | * some tuning required (dancey music works best for chores---[[https:// | ||
+ | * simultaneously distractable (will get dragged into a random thought or idea) and focused (can doggedly follow that idea for a while); e.g., was distracted from folding laundry into the challenge of obtaining a medical card for another state for a visit but followed through for some time | ||
+ | * kinda wanted to dig into an old JRPG maybe? | ||
Useful for a boost during chores. | Useful for a boost during chores. | ||
==== Northern Wreck ==== | ==== Northern Wreck ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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* a hybrid of Northern Lights and Trainwreck | * a hybrid of Northern Lights and Trainwreck | ||
* aroma is sweet, much like Space Candy' | * aroma is sweet, much like Space Candy' | ||
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* pairs well with Tycho | * pairs well with Tycho | ||
* as usual, music feels like stacked layers rather than a congealed whole | * as usual, music feels like stacked layers rather than a congealed whole | ||
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+ | ==== OG Kush ==== | ||
+ | * could watch trees in moonlit breeze (hey, that rhymes; that was unintentional) | ||
+ | * super chill, no euphoria | ||
+ | * stoney | ||
==== Point Break ==== | ==== Point Break ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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This was the first flower I ever tried, and it is a huge favorite. It has a heavy body high that is wonderfully relaxing. With Point Break, any resting position is the comfiest possible position. Best of all, it seriously reduces my tic drive! Perfect for bedtime, especially on Friday evenings. | This was the first flower I ever tried, and it is a huge favorite. It has a heavy body high that is wonderfully relaxing. With Point Break, any resting position is the comfiest possible position. Best of all, it seriously reduces my tic drive! Perfect for bedtime, especially on Friday evenings. | ||
I look forward to comparing the flower' | I look forward to comparing the flower' | ||
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- | [[https:// | ||
==== Purple Punch ==== | ==== Purple Punch ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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This was recommended as a spacey strain, and it lived up to that expectation to a degree. My mind jumped from one idea to another without sticking on any single one. I had read that it hits first " | This was recommended as a spacey strain, and it lived up to that expectation to a degree. My mind jumped from one idea to another without sticking on any single one. I had read that it hits first " | ||
I strongly dislike the flavor. Each and every hit yields a " | I strongly dislike the flavor. Each and every hit yields a " | ||
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+ | ==== Raspberry Parfait ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | * top listed effects: creative, talkative, energetic | ||
+ | * several people report a drive to power through tedious tasks and a creativity boost | ||
+ | * tried this before rebuilding some phones for work; further testing of this application is required, especially with regard to | ||
+ | * aroma is fruity, flavor is spicy | ||
+ | * somewhat more talkative | ||
+ | * would be great for a camping trip; could have stood outside in the early afternoon sun all day | ||
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+ | ==== Sour Diesel ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | * top listed effects: energetic, talkative, creative; reviewers say it's uniquely cerebral, bordering on psychedelic, | ||
==== Space Candy ==== | ==== Space Candy ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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* spaaaaaaaaaaaacey | * spaaaaaaaaaaaacey | ||
* lives up nicely to its name | * lives up nicely to its name | ||
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==== Sparkling Lime ==== | ==== Sparkling Lime ==== | ||
- | My local budtender suggested this strain when I requested something to spark some creativity. I can't say that it did, but I can say I discovered a new favorite. Sparkling Lime feels exactly like what its name suggests --- a bottle of sparkling | + | My local budtender suggested this strain when I requested something to spark some creativity. I can't say that it did, but I can say I discovered a new favorite. Sparkling Lime feels exactly like what its name suggests --- a fizzy lime drink straight to the brain. It's absolutely amazing for stargazing from a hammock. |
Unfortunately, | Unfortunately, | ||
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+ | ==== Strawberry Cough ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | * top listed effects: energetic, uplifted, talkative | ||
+ | * well, I'll be damned --- it does smell like strawberries! | ||
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+ | ==== Super Silver Haze ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | * cross of Skunk, Northern Lights, and Haze | ||
+ | * smells...meaty? | ||
+ | * guessed primary terpene was myrcene or caryophyllene; | ||
+ | * pretty clear-headed but exceedingly chill; uplifted? | ||
==== Sweet Tea ==== | ==== Sweet Tea ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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There are plenty of strain names that don't make much sense to me (I'm looking at you, Cheetah Piss), but this is not one of them. This one, like its namesake, is ideal for sipping from a porch swing on a breezy summer day. When I first tried it, my earbuds died right as it was starting to ramp up. My disappointment as I removed them was immediately replaced by deep awe at extremely mundane details of my surroundings (e.g., how tiny hummingbirds' | There are plenty of strain names that don't make much sense to me (I'm looking at you, Cheetah Piss), but this is not one of them. This one, like its namesake, is ideal for sipping from a porch swing on a breezy summer day. When I first tried it, my earbuds died right as it was starting to ramp up. My disappointment as I removed them was immediately replaced by deep awe at extremely mundane details of my surroundings (e.g., how tiny hummingbirds' | ||
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==== Wappa ==== | ==== Wappa ==== | ||
+ | [[https:// | ||
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Leafly claims it's similar to Point Break. We'll see about that. | Leafly claims it's similar to Point Break. We'll see about that. | ||
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==== Others to look into ==== | ==== Others to look into ==== | ||
+ | * Alien Sour Apple | ||
* Bettie Page (energetic and creative) | * Bettie Page (energetic and creative) | ||
* Birthday Cake (sat next to it being smoked for a month, figure it might be worth a try) | * Birthday Cake (sat next to it being smoked for a month, figure it might be worth a try) | ||
+ | * Black Widow | ||
* Blue Goo | * Blue Goo | ||
* Blueberry Headband | * Blueberry Headband | ||
* Blueberry Muffin | * Blueberry Muffin | ||
* Boy Scout Cookies | * Boy Scout Cookies | ||
+ | * Bruce Banner (available in MS even!) | ||
* Bubblegum Kush | * Bubblegum Kush | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * Cereal Milk | ||
* Cheetah Piss | * Cheetah Piss | ||
* Chemdawg | * Chemdawg | ||
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* Dirty Girl | * Dirty Girl | ||
* Dutch Treat (should increase focus) | * Dutch Treat (should increase focus) | ||
+ | * Full Moon | ||
* GG4 | * GG4 | ||
* Girl Scout Cookies (supposedly good for some self-love) | * Girl Scout Cookies (supposedly good for some self-love) | ||
* Granddaddy Purple | * Granddaddy Purple | ||
+ | * Head Doctor | ||
* Hippie Chicken | * Hippie Chicken | ||
* Jack Herer (one parent of Narnia) | * Jack Herer (one parent of Narnia) | ||
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* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
* Obama Kush (relaxed and euphoric with a solid body high and beautiful flowers) | * Obama Kush (relaxed and euphoric with a solid body high and beautiful flowers) | ||
- | * OG Kush (see what the hype is about, why not) | ||
* Pink Lemonade | * Pink Lemonade | ||
* Plushberry (sibling of Space Candy) | * Plushberry (sibling of Space Candy) | ||
- | * Raspberry Parfait (need //fresh// flower) | + | * [[https://www.leafly.com/strains/runtz|Runtz]] |
- | * Runtz | + | |
- | * Space Cookies | + | |
* Strawberry | * Strawberry | ||
- | * Super Silver Haze (Northern Lights + Skunk + Haze) | + | * Strawberry Cough (nearly always available at Reefer Madness) |
- | * [[https:// | + | * [[https:// |
+ | * Trufula Tree | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
* Violet Delight | * Violet Delight | ||
* White Widow | * White Widow | ||
- | * [[https:// | + | * [[https:// |
* Zurple Punch (child of Purple Punch and Zkittlez) | * Zurple Punch (child of Purple Punch and Zkittlez) | ||
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===== Vape carts ===== | ===== Vape carts ===== | ||
Ah yes, because I didn't have //enough// variability to test. Now I can consider manufacturer, | Ah yes, because I didn't have //enough// variability to test. Now I can consider manufacturer, | ||
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* good for watching TV | * good for watching TV | ||
* relaxing but not necessarily sleep-inducing | * relaxing but not necessarily sleep-inducing | ||
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+ | ==== FFE: SPK ==== | ||
+ | * top listed effects: happy, focused, tingly | ||
+ | * not a huge fan of the XL cart it came in | ||
+ | * | ||
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+ | ==== Bobsled: Cinex ==== | ||
+ | * top listed effects: energetic, focused, creative | ||
+ | * perhaps focused and creative | ||
+ | * heightened emotionality --- be careful what you pair it with | ||
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+ | ==== WLE: Ric Flair x Triangle Kush Mints ==== | ||
+ | * emotionally flattening? | ||
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+ | ==== Smoky: Grease Monkey ==== | ||
+ | * yummy; herbal & grassy | ||
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+ | ==== Bobsled: 9 lb Hammer ==== | ||
+ | * flavor is sweet-ish, like sour apples maybe? | ||
+ | * pair with synthwave | ||
+ | * slept straight through the night | ||
+ | * sits around the head & shoulders | ||
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+ | ==== Better: Pink Rozay ==== | ||
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===== Concentrates ===== | ===== Concentrates ===== |