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I get you now and your earlier post. I was "trying" to clarify my situation. My locality is challenging but I like being alone most of the time. I like myself too much I think 🙂 I do wish for the first time in my life that I had more friends which is a challenge. Life isn't perfect and I do my best to live a satisfying existence in a beautiful place with the perfect partner. I would lie if I claimed I haven't thought about moving back into a city but that comes with other complications ( what to do with all our pets!). Chasing a destination I don't think is the best path in most situations. I could improve on my social life by trying harder to reach out and also learn more Thai. Hard to do when considering I'm arguably in the best situation I have been in a LONG time. I could also learn to be more humble which would allow me to get back into the good graces of certain groups I compete in. Think I have given the impression that I'm better than the members of these groups. That is a social skill that I need to work on. My weed usage is just a tiny part of a big picture.

Yep, but hopefully better data will come out over the next decade. Be ironic if THC ends up being just as bad. My bet is that it isn't but who knows at this point. Can't remember writing what you replied to. Maybe my clarity hasn't improved the last few days 🙂 My parents have lived an incredible life(85 yo) and they are alcoholics and so are most their friends. Not day time drinkers( except during events) but they can put it down at night ( over the last 5 years the quantity has dropped but they get just as tipsy). It is odd how many attach drug use to a destructive unpleasant life as if it is a sure thing. Irresponsible drug use is not good and if you can't at least draw a vague line that is rarely crossed over, it usually ends poorly.

Sorry, but that was a strange post. You know little about me and made some grand assumptions. Hey - whatever floats your boat and I myself, in weird moments, do the same. The first paragraph is good 🙂 but it seems like you became a "know it all" in the preceding paragraphs. BTW, I'm not making excuses as you stated and just casually making an observation about my last few days. Nothing deep or scientific and, to be honest, you sound quite judgmental. Probably wasn't your intention but reread your post. I'm fine with weed and also OK with alcohol users. I definately don't feel the need to tell people what they should and shouldn't do. Nor do I have a firm grasp why habits change as you seem to know without a doubt. Cool that you can be so productive but I am not. How did you go from that first paragraph that was pleasant to typing the rest? We aren't the same and that is OK?

It is different but I think i enjoy life even more here than in cities. As stated previously, it isn't a really a being bored issue. I feel more out of touch and motivated of late. In the end, I have many options and can adjust if location is the issue. We have other homes in cities. I think I lack communication skills! Sorry, I was just making a casual post and was initially confused how people thought I was trashing weed users. Not the case at all. I'm taking a break to see if I start experiencing more of the things I find inconsequential the last few months. Might be weed or just the cycle of life.

That is great and assume you have lived a satisfying life so far. Do you drink alcohol? If so, is that better? I don't judge drug users whether it be alcohol or whatever. People make their own decisions and who am I to judge. IMO, Alcohol doesn't impact my motivation nor my awareness of my surroundings as much as weed does throughout the day. If you drink all day, I guess that would also cause awareness issues but never been a daytime drinker. Weed is healthier and provides a smoother high. Rarely (I have never seen)do you see violent stoned people later at night. Weed's mental issues creep up on you while alcohol isn't discreet. I feel as if i offend weed smokers here when I mention "my" issues with it. Has many benefits and some enjoy not being alert as they have stated above. Some others are alert while high and just like the feeling. I myself felt as if I was losing touch with the little things I do all day that are really important to me. This wasn't always the case but the last few months I really wasn't experiencing as much of the beauty around me each day. Might not be caused by something else but taking a break might help. I'm fortunate to be where I am at in life and don't want to risk falling into the rut where I become judgmental and less satisfied. Turbulence is a part of life but getting stuck in a valley for years on end like many here on Asean Now is not a life I want. Long answer - 555. Hope you are enjoying your 76th.

But can you use your PC to search and read reviews? I can only use my phone or tablet but the reviews are in Thai and can't be translated within the app. I can get into Lazada and after one or two searches the search bar disappears when using my PC. I sent many inquiries and never heard back. My laptop has the same issues. Frustrating and obviously they don't want people using a PC. There website is terrible and constantly give me "high traffic -comeback later messages". Frustrating and used them all the time pre 2020 but gave up 4 years ago.

20 years ago someone on this forum use the "OK" response on me for the first time. In the right context it is the perfect response. The other party is clueless how to respond. I was being a fool and it caused me to reflect. GG isn't the type that reflects so it will accomplish nothing but maybe...

Why did you drop weed? I'm thinking my pause will be short lived but I'm feeling great. Do you drink?

Best of luck and agree 100%. I'm sure some can master getting more out the internet than it detracts from the quality of life but I struggle with finding the right mix.

That I could do if I had my bikes repaired. Terrible accident(one of many) in 2016 and promised myself no more. Talked to some cyclists yesterday and might take my bikes into a shop. I do everything much slower when high so that might actually be a good thing. I was thinking indoor on Zwift would be fun also. Hard objects seem to always seem to get in my path while at high speeds.

and it takes a while to get back to where it is not so great. Basically why I decided to pause/quit.

Already stated I assumed I would. I'm not a heavy user and just needed a pause. When would have been a good time to post. It was not a dramatic post and simply a casual post.

I know - pretty pathetic but I know I don't owe(big losses in 2020). Still a good idea to file because filing takes much longer because you usually have to send paper vs electronically filing.

The Nixon debates? Miss the glory days 🙂

I spend very little time on forums but every few months I get the itch then after a month or two feel compelled to disconnect from the hate. The herd only insults and never contemplates. They are the first to insult others intelligence while not grasping there own vile hate. It is entertaining to look upon the self determined righteous act like a five year old that didn't get the popsicle. Trump like them, to a lesser extent, is challenging to say the least but the haters are evil inconsequential jerks that just aim to hurt and obviously get great pleasure from it. Funny and weak posters but entertaining for a while to get a laugh at their expense

Makes sense and probably am trying to justify without knowing that is what I'm doing. I'll give it some thought. As for the woman you mentioned, she is enjoying the ritual as much as the high IMO. Not my personality type (fine wine type). I respect this ritual but just isn't in me. Simpleton when it comes to drugs.

You rub people the wrong way and I enjoy your posts. Don't agree with many posts you make but you are authentic which many of the above are not. They will follow the herd wherever it wanders and ironically point out the other side doing the same. Some are vile haters that make trump look like an angel - hilarious. I find these topics extremely entertaining. Watching mentally challenged individuals pat each others backs and scream over anyone that disagrees. Kind of like Trump 🙂

OK, I'll start with him declaring he will be a dictator. Source please? Never mind - i found it. “We love this guy,” Trump said of Hannity. “He says, ‘You’re not going to be a dictator, are you?’ I said: ‘No, no, no, other than day one. We’re closing the border, and we’re drilling, drilling, drilling. After that, I’m not a dictator.’” That comment said in jest riles you. It isn't presidential but we are talking about Trump. He thinks these comments are funny. I can get over this easily. Maybe that is a bad thing 🙂

Been here 25 years and yesterday for the first time passed a group of cars travelling at 40 kph on a blind bend in the highway. How do people do this routinely? I have punished myself mentally for days now. Dangerous country to drive...

I get it - you hate the dude. I don't but do find him offensive and silly. He can have his moments and maybe trying to find the moments might help you get a better perspective why he is so popular with many Americans. I was disgusted in 2016 when he was elected but slowly have learned to listen to what he is saying as hard as it was in the beginning. I still find him to be mean and petty but not all bad. His "ever" quotes for some reason still rile me but oh well. Highest IQ ever, lowest unemployment ever, best economy ever.... I think you are going to be suffering through the not so best ever election later this year.

That's how it is for me. My partner doesn't indulge so she is ready at night and I'm pulling out my Kindle and ready to read a book.

I don't think this is long term break but it might be. I don't get addicted to things easily so quitting is easy and as you stated a week off probably has benefits. Even having sex with a beautiful women can become routine and I enjoy sex much more than being high. My point - all activities become boring if you don't get your mind in the right place which luckily I have always been able to do even if it takes me time to get there.

I get your perspective but we are very different which is fine. I can't smoke all day and even if I could, wouldn't. My lungs would be a mess which isn't the case for many more fortunate individuals. I could take edibles all day but I enjoy most days and love my life the way it is without edibles. Not saying it is perfect but I'm blessed to be in my place in life. Not for all but it works for me. You possess more weed knowledge than I ever will. It sounds like you have had a great journey - congrats!

Funny, probably right and as I stated it is a break. I don't use much and don't smoke anymore because my lungs were starting to cause problems. Constant hacking which evolved into having a hard time breathing. I exercise often and have a mild case of exercised induced asthma. I measure everything (strange I know) and I measure exactly .1 gram of about 20-25 THC which for me equates to about a gram if smoked. This dose literally floored me initially but not now. Edibles are my preferred method and it isn't even close.

Thanks for the input. My situation is mor extreme than most. I live in a beautiful part of the country with a great partner but it on the edge of nowhere Thailand. It has been an interesting experience the last 4 years but easy to slip into an unhealthy mental state if I don't stay active physically and mentally. I only used at night but I was motivationally challenged well into the next day. My 5:30am runs are now at 11am in the heat which is stupid. A pleasant experience evolved into a punishment 🙂