I slid the joint out of the package and examined it. Classic style pre-roll, translucent, with an extra thin rice paper. The joint smelled surprisingly refreshing—zesty even. The aroma was noticeably fruity with a potent skunk vibe now lingering in the air. I lit her up and sure enough I tasted fruit, possibly berries. To my delight, the smoke was very smooth and enjoyable, no irritation whatsoever. Five minutes later I was sitting on the couch, head tilted back, still obsessing over my to-do list when gradually I began to taper off, turning my thoughts instead to the music playing in the room.

“The high is like a high quality, lightweight angora sweater. Maximum cozy.”

While working, I typically keep jazz or classical music playing softly in the background. But on this day, I had some afro-beat song going. The repetitive beats felt tremendously relaxing but also had me bobbing my head. It was the late afternoon and even though this is usually my worst time of day performance-wise, I began to feel the stress melt away. In its place, I found myself thinking of old friends. I didn't mind the heavy dose of nostalgia. 

In terms of any sort of a body high, I was definitely buzzing. It felt as though I was covered in a static warmth that was not too heavy. It felt like a high quality, lightweight angora sweater. Maximum cozy. I'll admit it was a bit much though to get back to work immediately.

That said, I also felt a buoyancy of spirit and a sense of playfulness. I had a sudden urge to play with my cat, something I don’t find nearly enough time to do. He was grateful for it, and we passed twenty minutes or so alternating between his tennis ball and a laser pointer. I felt present and content in the simplicity of the moment. At the end of it, the body high began to subside, leaving me slightly fatigued but nothing majorly distracting. I smoked a little more and went back to work in a great mood. I breezed my way through the last couple hours of work with no problems. Sure, I would've much rather spent that time sitting on the back deck, watching the sunset and listening to music, but a girl has to pay the rent, you feel me?

Point being, I would definitely recommend this product to anyone seeking to unwind or potentially switch gears psychologically. In my experience, it was perfect for a mid-week mental reset. While I think it’s passable for social or everyday use, I do think this high is most perfectly suited for relaxing alone and retreating into the friendlier parts of the mind. Look, I’m not much of a hippie, and I have an aversion to using buzzwords like “mindful” and “attuned.” That being said, I am hip to a groovier frequency now, so I’ll go ahead and admit that’s the vibe we’re dealing with here. And I'm grateful for it.