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I've gone back and forth with this strain. When it's good, it's great. When it's bad, it's hell. Let's start with the good highs. I get giggly, tingly, energized, and vibe out to whatever I'm listening to. It's cerebral and out of this world. But then there's the two times I had terrible trips. My skin was burning. My heart was racing. Every thought turned to the worst conclusion. Paranoid and anxious. My conclusion: take it low and slow. Don't kief your bowl unless you know what you're doing. It can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Not for the uninitiated.

I bought some on the strength of its story, becoming Strain of the Year from a guy who grew the first of this plant in his laundry room. Hit the bong and a joint and rode it to the moon. This is the first strain that made me take a rip, spread my arms to the side, lean my head back, and blow out the smoke. Nice, milky smoke. It started with a body high, which is new for me. I normally start in the head. Sometimes I'd feel a tightness in my sternum, but then I'd burp and it was gone. The head high came to a beautiful, uninhibited, tingly euphoria. I could dance to my music on my patio, in full view of the neighborhood, with no shame. Any bad thoughts that came to my head immediately shifted to the best case scenario ("What if I get paranoid" became "I will not get paranoid"). The strain is worthy of its accolades and trophies. No anxiety, depression. I had half a pizza, but no IBS reaction to it (slight lactose intolerance). I both could and could not focus, so moderate yourself if you want to get any work done. Watched someone's Twitch stream, and still managed to be coherent enough to have laughs with the chat room. 10/10 would recommend!

This strain lifted me up into a nice, comfortable high. I'd listen to music and feel transported without a care in the world. No anxiety or depression could hurt me. I found myself dancing in place to the music and enjoy the carefree calm that washed over me like a blanket. Then, I'd enjoy my munchies and go to bed. I slept all the way through the night and wake up feeling well rested and refreshed!

One of my favorite strains. Here's my routine when I smoke it. I rip it from my bong until I get a nice heady high. Then I go to bed with the lights completely off. I put on my noise canceling headphones and turn on my "High List" playlist on Spotify. Snacks are in arms reach as well as my kitty snuggled up next to me. The euphoria is nearly orgasmic, followed by a pleasurable melting into the bed for a nice, relaxing sleep.