Microdosing, Edibles, and Marijuana

The last year has changed the way I think about rest, joy, and what it means to actually enjoy being alive.

I work long days—eleven hours at a time—and by the time I’m done, the sun is usually on its way down. Anyone who lives that rhythm knows the feeling: you’ve given everything you have to work, your body is tired, your mind is fried, and yet life is still waiting for you on the other side of the clock. Dinner needs to be made. Kids want attention. The house needs care. And somehow, you’re supposed to find joy in what little time remains.

For a long time, that joy felt out of reach.

Over the past year, cannabis has become a gentle but meaningful part of my life, and more recently, microdosing magic mushrooms has added another unexpected layer of appreciation and presence. What I’ve loved most isn’t anything dramatic or escapist—it’s how these small shifts have helped me reconnect with ordinary moments.

After work, when exhaustion usually wins, a toke, a gummy, or a microdose has helped soften the edges of the day. Suddenly, cooking dinner isn’t just another task—it’s a sensory experience. Music sounds better. Food tastes richer. Sitting on the couch watching a movie with my kids feels warmer, fuller, more here. Even staying home feels like enough.

What surprised me most is how much motivation comes back. The things that usually feel like chores—housework, going for a walk, tidying up, tackling the endless to-do list—stop feeling like burdens. They become manageable, sometimes even enjoyable. Life doesn’t change, but my relationship to it does. 

I have even gotten experimental with Kratom and 7-Oh with very positive results. I am looking into many natural remedies for all my aches and pains, as well as ways to enhance life and enjoy each day with more than just alcohol. I love to have fun and feel good, getting into the hippie trend is probably worth it. 

There’s something powerful about realizing that joy doesn’t require big plans, long vacations, or perfect circumstances. Sometimes it just needs a small internal shift—a reminder to slow down, to notice, to breathe, to feel gratitude for being alive in the middle of an ordinary evening.

This past year has taught me that pleasure and responsibility don’t have to be opposites. I can work hard, show up for my family, and still find moments of lightness and ease. These experiences have helped me feel more present, more playful, and more connected to my own life—even when the days are long and the daylight is short.

I’m grateful for that. And I’m curious, open, and excited to keep exploring what helps me show up as a more joyful, engaged version of myself.

 I am always looking for new products to add to my arsenal of life enhancers so if you have any you have enjoyed let me know where to go and find them. 

Sometimes, that’s more than enough.