I had stuff to do today but marijuana is legal now, not in Illinois, but it is in at least three states. This new legality has lead to various developments in the marijuana world. I don’t know where or how productive the research and development department is in the marijuana science lab, but they’re doing impressive work.

A package of sour gummy rings sits next to me. The label says 200mg and that they are "for medical use only". Medical sour gummies, it’s a brave new world and I might not be ready for it. First off, I don’t know what 200mgs will do to me. Bongs, joints, and pipes through out my life were never preceded or succeeded by the mg amount per hit. Like any user however, I’ve had an edible experience go bad, so these are best saved for later, and there are other options.

Examining the e-joint (the e-cigarette of the pot world), I don’t see a mg count. Being unbranded by science makes it seem more familiar. My first e-drag is an absolute game changer. I can sit on my couch and just puff away, it has no real scent and is so smooth. Too smooth. Each drag is more casual than the last. It starts to become fun; can I blow e-smoke rings? The music is loud and I am just puffing away when thoughts hit me.

What time is it? When did I start? How long have I been sitting here? Has this same song been playing the entire time? When did I start eating crackers? The e-joint, once my friend, has betrayed me. I had stuff to do today and the panic has started to sink in. Do I need Xanax? Do I need alcohol? Is this still the same song? I had stuff to do today, why did I decide this was a good idea? Xanax, please work fast.

I am a VCR, DVD, iPod shuffle, phone book or a library. I am out dated; society has passed me by. I had adult stuff to do today. I needed to go to the dry cleaner, the post office, the bank and now I am laying on the couch hoping the anxiety drug kicks in and that a Seinfeld rerun takes my mind off of panic mode.

Joe