So i was doing some thinking, and i decided that the whole smoking apparatus thing is not the way i want to talk about the best way to smoke. Prepare for preachyness, just so you are warned.
Ok, so, I have decided that the manner of smoking doesn't matter. It all ends the same. What is important is the company you keep while smoking. Smoking by yourself is enjoyable, but i would never equate moments like that as "memorable" in any way. The best way to smoke is when you do it with people you have never had a real conversation with. In my opinion, when under the influence of marijuana, tongues are loosened but intelligence is not stifled, especially while around other people under the influence. (I accept that weed may make you "slower" but I think it just takes a little longer to access the information). I met some of my best friends over a bowl. More than half the kids i met at college i got to know over a joint or some other thing. I think i really met my best friend (and infrequent contributor to this blog) when we smoked in that jacuzzi out of a wood block all those years ago.
The same goes for many of my very close friends. For others, it wasnt necessary, but at this point in my life (where i have been trying to avoid major drinking shenanigans and the like) its a much more calming way to meet people than going to a party or something. Even if i go to a party, i'm the guy that chills and loads bowls for whoever wants to smoke and talk. I'm not even going to go in to the crazy conversations i have had with people i had never met until we sparked up together.
The best way to smoke then, in this sense, is this: A four person circle, including yourself, one of your close friend, another person who you are familiar with but haven't really interacted with. and a stranger (to you, hopefully it's someone that someone knows, but if not then hope they aren't a murderer!). With this setup you arent entirely uncomfortable with not knowing anyone and are comfortable enough to talk about whatever comes to mind. Smoke and let the conversation flow. Awkward silences will happen, but that's ok. The point is the connection with the other people in the circle.
So, after all that, i guess the point is that the inhalation isn't the most important part of the circle. It's the people that are doing the inhaling.
That's the end. Comment if you wish.
My ideal smoking setup: As many people as you can fit on couches (preferably 2 sets of couches) and they can be people you know or don't know.
ReplyDeleteNext, there is Smash Bros of some variety on the screen.
Final note, even if you don't know the people, or if you do, they should probably also be good as Super Smash Brothers.