“One gummy gives me a nice head high that lasts about three to four hours”

Well, those days are long gone and after graduation, so was my interest in partying. My friends and I all got real jobs and traded in the baggies for bottles of wine, craft beers, and grown-up drinks. I never liked alcohol, even as a young person, so I was always the designated driver for every single social event ever. For every dinner party, happy hour, and wedding on the beach, I was the one with the car keys. Then two magical things happened, seemingly at once. First, cannabis became recreationally legal in several states, and I could all of a sudden summon my own designated driver through an app on my phone. What a glorious time to be alive.

So now I’m a smoker again. As we cautiously creep back to some sense of normalcy, I just don’t see myself going back to the same old, same old anytime soon. It may be years before I feel comfortable sharing a joint, even with my closest friends. So just in the last couple of years, I’ve become a big fan of edibles—especially gummies—and I’ve tried a lot of different brands, strains and flavors. And I think I have a new favorite.

Popping a District Edible in my mouth leads me to spend the rest of the night laughing and talking about everything from the sublime to the ridiculous. I especially love the flavor of the Sour Apple Gummies. It’s not that sour kid’s candy taste that makes you want to punch yourself in the mouth for even trying it. Instead, it's a nicely tart fresh apple taste. Each gummy has 10MG THC, and that's the perfect amount for me.

One hybrid District Edible gummy gives me a nice head high that lasts about three to four hours. And the key for me is that it consistently delivers a relaxed feeling coupled with a bit of relief from social anxiety every time I have one. With some of the other brands I've tried, I'm never entirely sure of what I'm going to get. I can take one and feel nothing at all, and then the next day try another that makes even the simplest tasks feel complicated.

I expect wildly varied results when it comes to a freshly baked pan of edible brownies, and I’ve heard some pretty hilarious stories from my friends about their experiments in the kitchen. And those stories are why I prefer edibles that aren't homemade. I want to know exactly what I'm taking and exactly how much. I want to know that in 30 minutes, my District Edible will almost completely dissolve my stress while keeping me feeling present, in the moment, and happy to be with friends.

“I woke up the following day completely refreshed.”

Like many people, I still occasionally miss being in my early twenties, with boundless energy and perfect skin. Just recently, for the first time in years, I went to an outdoor concert with a blanket, some snacks, and a couple of District Edibles in my pocket. I took one when the band was about to come on and stood up with 10,000 other people. We didn’t sit down again for two and a half hours as the music filled the night.

I was high and happy, just like in those college days. So completely euphoric that I didn’t care that I was cold, hungry, and had to wait nearly an hour for my rideshare driver to arrive. Back at the hotel, I had a quick bite and fell into a blissful sleep. I woke up the following day completely refreshed, unlike some of my fellow concertgoers who were probably feeling pretty rough after pounding $16 beers all night.

I'd recommend District Edibles to any of my friends. Even those who microdose can easily cut or bite off a corner to get the effect they're looking for. I'm sure they will enjoy the same relaxing, hours-long high that I do, without ever feeling overly impaired. And I won't let them drive home—those who indulge with me in my new go-tos always get the guest room.