Passing the Pipe: Words from Dr. What

In a previous post, I mentioned guest writers. This is one of them, writing under the name Dr. What. This article is an introduction to him, his style, and eventually, his pipes.

Smoke Well,
XY
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As my friends have stated before, many people smoke weed for different reasons. It’s actually pretty amusing as to why people smoke and where they started and all that history. For me, it’s not about why I smoke so much as it is where I smoke. I love smoking in new places, whether it’s a new home, a park, a bridge, driving, etc. I love trying new places to smoke. It’s not even about breaking the law or anything malicious like that.

For me, smoking is about being somewhere new, somewhere outside your element (even if smoking takes you to your element) and living life the way it was meant to be. The first time I ever smoked was in a park, at sundown, with my cousin. I was paranoid that someone would see me doing something illegal and I would be destroyed, both as a student and professionally. But this first act of rebelliousness turned me into someone who I love being these days, a Road Smoker.

First off, I’d like to say that before you try smoking in your car or going on any kind of high ride, know if you are functional enough to do so. If not, have someone else drive. I know many people who get stupid once they get high, so if a trip is in order... I’m the driver, cause I’m a functional high.

Recently, I’ve been in a rut. I moved to a new place, so I don’t know the area to well and I don’t wanna get arrested (obviously). So my mind has created a plan, to start going on drives more often, not to get high, but to see more of where I live so that when I do make that jump to go on drives or rides, I’ll know where I should and should not go.

My two favorite memories of smoking in new places was my recent trip (as in last summer) to NC with XX and XY. We smoked everywhere! Beach, porch, walking down the street, it was early enough in the season to do all these things. But the second, is any trip I have to Atlantic City... The trip is just over an hour and is the perfect length for a blunt ride, some tunes, good conversation and friends.

You see, the trip, is not about the destination. Sure, you “need” to go from point A to point B, but the most fun on those trips are going to be you with your friends. While stoned in A.C., a few friends and I were walking down the boardwalk (at around 2am) and up to us comes this guy who just blurts out that he has weed to sell. Now, being in public this threw me for a loop. I had never been confronted by a complete stranger and just offered weed. Since I was already high as shit, I turned him down, but the fact still remains...

It’s not about the destination, it’s about how you get there.

I’ve also recently decided to go camping this summer. I haven’t gotten many plans together because I’m not sure if this is going to be a solo trip, or a group trip. But I do know one thing, weed will be there to experience the great outdoors. I am an eagle scout so I’m not worried about being alone in the woods or anything, this trip for me symbolizes the fact that I’ve grown so much, that I can live out where most people dread going, without electronics and getting in tune with nature... STONED.

I think what might end up happening, if I go alone, is I’ll take my macbook (look at that great plug!) and chronicle this trip with a blog post (and hopefully pictures). But summer is still a few months away, I have no idea what equipment I still need to acquire, and I don’t know where I’ll be camping, but know this... IT WILL HAPPEN!

Just remember, exploration is how you find your own persona and find out what you truly are capable of doing... just make sure your safe, and have a contingency plan for when the Zombie Apocalypse comes.


-Dr. What

Shopping Oppurtunity

Woot is one of my favorite websites to visit every day. I have bought many t-shirts, a food processor, A/V accessories, and random crap from them.

Today, available till 1AM central time, Woot is offering a Kitrics Digital Nutrition Label Scale in a variety of colors for $15.99 plus shipping. This could be the scale for you. I'm not sure of what range of weights measures, so be sure to read the small print and ensure it can count grams.



Smoke Well,
XY

DUI Checkpoint

Sobriety strikes again. The search for a new job has begun, not that I find anything really all that wrong with my current one. Except the salary and hours. I am looking for a new job with high qualifications and expectations. I want to use my expensive degree and challenge myself to excel. I also want to work normal 9-5 or 8-4 or 7-3 hours so I can spend time at home XX. And any salary that will allow me to splurge and afford nice things will be greatly appreciated, too.

The sobriety comes into play because with any new job comes new hoops to jump through. It’s been almost a month since I have stopped smoking, and a few days longer for XX. She’s a trooper and supporting me through my difficult time. I am preparing for an impending drug test, even though I don’t exactly know when it will be or how it will be administered. I’m hoping for a pee test since my last hair test didn’t exactly pan out. I expect to have a background check before June and hopefully a test around the same time, if at all.

Not smoking has its benefits though. Home is nicer now, without bowls cluttering the coffee table. Even better, when I wipe said table the cloth doesn’t come away black with ash. I’ve really enjoyed having the extra money. I’ve been able to buy a new laptop, travel, and try new cooking projects (which will be detailed in later posts). I haven’t felt any health benefits like I was hoping for. We have also been drinking again. In addition, I no longer panic when I drive by cops.

Even though I won’t be smoking again till my vacation in May, I will do my best to continue to update the blog semi-regularly. Guest posts by guest authors are always welcome, and at least one is coming down the pipeline. I plan on blogging about sobering up, alternates to pot, what to do with pot supplies when smoking isn’t an option, and anything else that comes along.

Whenever people tell me they don’t smoke, I don’t judge them and demand to know why not. Instead, I simply smile and say, “Thanks, now there is more around for me.” So during these next few weeks enjoy your stash while my bowl is empty.

Smoke Well,
XY