u/HoneyNutBooty09

I'm high and in sorta retrospective mood today so sorry for a random long post. I'm in my 30s now, focusing on work as much as I can so I don't have to sit with my depressing thoughts all alone. Barely had any actual hobbies before I started growing my own - only some gaming on occasion to not go completely insane from the lack of enrichment in my enclosure (lol)

After I began my growing journey, life became a bit easier and more enjoyable. Looking after my Northern Lights or Blackberry Moonrocks or what have you stabilized me a lot, it's sorta like therapy (combined with the smoking of aforementioned weed upon harvest, of course - all good therapy includes multiple steps to it). Having something to look forward to in my day-to-day life kinda gave me energy and desire to think about my future. I'm still fairly young, but would I still keep this up when I'm 50? 60? 70? Older? I'd like to think that I would.

There is something comforting about imagining slow and cozy days I could spend tending to my plants and smoking a joint or two to help with my joint pain once I'm older. I don't think my interest in smoking and growing will disappear any time soon, in fact, I really hope it doesn't - I still want to have an experience of growing something really huge outdoors, proudly displayed in my backyard... Right now, it's not possible in my fairly small apartment, so all I can do is keep this up and maybe one day I, too, can post pics of myself posing like a proud dad next to a huge tree online lol

I wonder how many smokers/growers think about their current hobby/lifestyle in the long run. Do you just enjoy it in the moment and not care about what happens later? Do you imagine yourself as small elderly people, still puffing and growing weed along with tomatoes in your garden? Did you ever think about what will happen with this whole thing down the line at all?

I'm high and in sorta retrospective mood today so sorry for a random long post. I'm in my 30s now, focusing on work as much as I can so I don't have to sit with my depressing thoughts all alone. Barely had any actual hobbies before I started growing my own - only some gaming on occasion to not go completely insane from the lack of enrichment in my enclosure (lol)

After I began my growing journey, life became a bit easier and more enjoyable. Looking after my Northern Lights or Blackberry Moonrocks or what have you stabilized me a lot, it's sorta like therapy (combined with the smoking of aforementioned weed upon harvest, of course - all good therapy includes multiple steps to it). Having something to look forward to in my day-to-day life kinda gave me energy and desire to think about my future. I'm still fairly young, but would I still keep this up when I'm 50? 60? 70? Older? I'd like to think that I would.

There is something comforting about imagining slow and cozy days I could spend tending to my plants and smoking a joint or two to help with my joint pain once I'm older. I don't think my interest in smoking and growing will disappear any time soon, in fact, I really hope it doesn't - I still want to have an experience of growing something really huge outdoors, proudly displayed in my backyard... Right now, it's not possible in my fairly small apartment, so all I can do is keep this up and maybe one day I, too, can post pics of myself posing like a proud dad next to a huge tree online lol

I wonder how many smokers/growers think about their current hobby/lifestyle in the long run. Do you just enjoy it in the moment and not care about what happens later? Do you imagine yourself as small elderly people, still puffing and growing weed along with tomatoes in your garden? Did you ever think about what will happen with this whole thing down the line at all?

Just a little discussion. I know that governments in general don't always (if ever) have our best interest in mind, but what danger can someone like me pose, really? Someone who smokes Grandmommy Purple or something to finally catch some sleep after days of failing to do so? Is that really the face of a top tier criminal? The more I think about it, the more ridiculous it sounds. Stoners aren't really the type to cause a ruckus, but it looks like people think otherwise for some reason. Whenever I see news about more possible laws and regulations, I can't help but wonder what they're trying to achieve with this.

Someone mentioned it and I realized that I never actually talked about my weird little quirk online before - I tend to collect seed packs after germination is done, wrapping, stickers that come with weed, all that. Can't really tell when it started, it's been a long time... From before I started growing myself even? I remember getting a branded sticker and not throwing it away for whatever reason. After that, started collecting stuff from pretty much every strain I've tried. If it has a branded/legitimate packaging or additional paper of any kind, it's going right into my collection. Bonus points if it has actual art printed on it, something like the cards you get in Purple Juice packs and some others - makes it feel even more special, like a shiny Pokemon or something.

I can't really call myself a particular brand fan or anything, more like the kind of guy who saves old cinema tickets for the memories. It's kinda cool to be able to look through your collection and see what you've tried over the years... But then again, maybe it's undiagnosed yet heavily suspected autism in me speaking lol I do wonder though, how common is it? Do others just throw these in the trash once the seeds or weed are out? Any other collectors in this sub besides me? I sure hope I'm not the only weirdo like that, that'd be way too sad.

Stoners are a very diverse bunch and I've been wondering just how many people only use it recreactionally, for medical reasons, or both. Or maybe you started for one reason and ended up staying with this habit for another? I myself started smoking to deal with my teenage/young adult angst years back, then matured some and continued to smoke to support failing mental health and physical pain. Ended up even becoming a grower myself so I know where my weed is coming from - also part of the therapy for me. Nowadays, it's sorta a mix of both just relaxation/fun and medical reasons - I have on and off insomnia episodes, so heavy indica like Northern Lights or Grandmommy Purple is my saving grace, plus I like to play games and chill after work so it's hard to imagine myself not smoking at this point.

What about you though? Any particular reason or you just like how it feels? Any cool story on how you started? I'm curious

All in the title. For me personally, I'd probably go with original Silent Hill - this franchise means a lot to me and the first game will always be special. I've replayed it quite a few times but I would've loved to experience it for the first time again... Even though tech-wise, it's quite outdated by today's standards. Still, a classic is a classic for a reason.

What would you choose? Any genre is welcome in the comments, it's fun to hear about what others hold dear.