Hello! I’ve been wanting to work in IT since I was 7, as I’ve always had a natural affinity for technology. An interviewer mentioned WGU to me when I said I would like to go back to college eventually, and I have some questions about it.

I’ve done a year of college for an Associates in Cybersecurity and had to drop out due to personal reasons.

The hardest thing about college was that each class acted like they were your only class. This led to me struggling to juggle 5 different classes at the same time, each having their own essays, projects, and assignments every week.

I saw something about how you’re able to do things at your own pace with no deadlines. Would I be able to just focus on one class at a time? How long does it take to complete a course on average? Would it be reasonable to expect to complete one class a week? I plan on doing college full time so it will be my main focus.

In college, I had classes that prepared me for the A+, Network+, and Security+. I was able to complete those with relative ease, often working ahead. However, I’m still not certified due to the costs associated with the exams. How does the course cover the cost of the exams? Even though I completed those courses, would I be able to transfer the credits and still get the certificates?

What classes are typically considered the hardest? I’ve seen some posts talking about Database Fundamentals and I completed that course while I was in college, so hopefully it’s similar if I can’t transfer it.

I received my 20x from SP as was suggested yesterday. Last night (or 12 hours ago) I tried doing some. I tried using my scale but it wasn’t registering such a low amount (despite 0.01g being the minimum), so I opted to go for pinches after the few flakes I was recommended did nothing.

Little by little, about 5 attempts, and basically nothing.

Just now, I attempted again. I did about 4 or 5 separate pinches. Each time I held my lighter on the extract, inhaling the entire time even when it burnt, until no more smoke was being produced. I held my breath for 30 seconds, and it had almost no effects on me.

I decided to put a larger pinch in the bowl, doing the same song and dance, closed my eyes while holding my breath, and I was still myself, still here, still aware.

I kept my eyes closed, letting my mind wander about.

My mind, with all the white noise, the birds outdoors, felt as though I wasn’t exactly here, but I wasn’t there either. I thought that I was an apple in an orchard for a little bit due to my mind connecting everything together; but I knew I was still here.

My mind then began analyzing my surroundings, feeling as though I was watching my energy from below and behind myself. The energy that made my couch, that made myself, that made the pillow on my lap and what made my roommate sitting next to me, everything had its shape highlighted. Then my cat came and jumped on my lap.

I can do this stuff on my own when meditating, so I’m a little disappointed in that regard.

The only other effect I had was after my cat jumped on my lap, I stared at the ceiling which looked as though it was moving away from me; melting towards the wall. It felt like acid somewhat, and I was in a similar headspace for a couple minutes.

It felt like maybe I was nearing what people describe, but I’m not 100% sure. I didn’t feel like taking another hit as I’ve done maybe half the bag so far and feel as though I’m wasting it. I hear about people only needing a pinch of 20x to get the full effect and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong.

Hi! I’ve had a some experience with LSD, but almost none of the typical psychedelic effects. I’ve only had slight OEV when peaking on 3-4 blotters and stare at things up close. (Or if my entire vision is one texture, like the ceiling)

Nothing when I close my eyes, even with soundproof headphones and blindfolded. On average, the most I get is lots of energy and feel good. It’s honestly quite disappointing.

Now I know, Salvia is completely different from any other psychedelic; it’s technically not even considered one due to being a dissociative. But will I actually be able to get visuals from it with aphantasia?

The reason I’m so interested in psychs is that they can give hallucinations and such. I’ve never been able to imagine at all. Nothing visual or audible, external or internal, except for my inner monologue which is a neutral voice.

Interactions

Ive heard of people mixing Salvia with cannabis, and also LSD. Can anyone give their experiences with these interactions?

Cannabis is said to make it easier for one to consume, as the smoke from salvia tends to be harsher(?), while also helping with anxiety. Should one do this for their first experience, or should they stick with just the lower doses of salvia, slowly ramping up? Also, do different strains (Sativa, Indica, Hybrid) have different effects on sally?

LSD, being a psychedelic, seems like it could have some fun interactions with Salvia. I’ve seen mixed reports from searching around for a while, and I obviously don’t plan on doing it immediately off the bat. I’d do it once I’m more comfortable with it all.

General Questions

• How long does it take to get through the reverse tolerance phase? Should I just take a hit every ten minutes?

• Is the average length of a journey actually 5-10 minutes?

• During my first few experiences, should I have external influence (music, shows, art), or be in a quiet room with a blindfold?

• I have a decent amount of experience with lucid dreaming, and I’ve seen a couple comments say it’s similar to that. Is it really?

• I plan on starting with a 10x from the dragon, would this be a good starting point? I don’t really feel like going straight to the higher concentrations as that would feel disrespectful to her.

• Do people actually experience other forms of life? Being an object, a plant, maybe even a person?

• When I was younger, and even today, I ‘personify’ objects, thanking them for doing something, or saying sorry if I hurt them somehow. I’ve always felt that everything has some form of consciousness.

I can also “project” myself into other situations, if that makes sense. I “know” how it would “feel” to be something or somewhere.

Would this prepare me for if the above happens?

• I plan on doing it with my roommate, with myself doing it first. What advice do you have for trip sitting?

I’ve always loved the surreal, and have always wanted to experience other forms of living. Sally has been on my mind for about a year now and I finally plan on doing it soon.

Thank you!

I know it’s not technically PGH, but having to drive almost an hour anytime I want to go out kind of sucks! The closest space to me would be Mr Roboto and that’s 50 min.

I just moved to the area a couple months ago from Cincinnati / Columbus and I’m mostly settled now, and would like to try and make more friends and connections.

I know the Butler / Saxonburg area is more rural and conservative, but is there anything at all? Do I need to drive about an hour just to get out and socialize?

I was part of the Hardcore / Raving scene when I lived in Ohio, where there were lots of venue events and house shows, so any recommendations would be nice :) thank you!

(I know there are friend finding apps but I value finding people naturally)