Apr 02, 2008 13:29
What a wonderful topic....
I bought my herbs. Yes, indeed. I blew a hundred bucks on shit I didn't know was worth $1.
So far.....
Kava Kava 40% kavalactone at 1/4-1/2 tsp is fucking awesome. It dilutes beautifully with cappucino mix, extra sugar, and hot milk. If it's too strong, it makes your mouth entirely numb. Which isn't bad if you have a sore throat or such. And it gives an absolutely delightful high.
Corydalis Yanhusuo 10X extract at 1/8tsp kills pain at about the same level as a vicodin would. May cause mild nausea. While it kills the pain sufficiently, it doesn't give that nice kick that vicodin does. And that's part of why it doesn't suck so bad when you HAVE to take vicodin, because even though you have broken fingers or whatever, you'll at least get a high. It's best when a spoon is dipped in yogurt, layered with corydalis on top, and more yogurt on top. Swallowed immediately. Do not move it around in your mouth. Just swallow. No puns intended.
Phenibut at 1/2tsp mixed in about 5oz or so of Sweet & Sour mix goes nicely. It has a bit of a kick, but the sour mix makes it taste mostly like a stout margarita. And that's probably the best high I've ever had my entire life. And it kills pain, eases muscle spasms, and last for what seems to be an eternity. It's my preference as of now. Also gives a beautiful drunk feeling, just like the old days. And seems to be perfect for social ocassions.
Kava Kava 40% for 10 grams $15, 20grams $25 at ktbotanicals.com
Corydalis Yanhusuo 10x for 28grams $9, 114grams $19 at ktbotanicals.com
Phenibut for 100grams $40 at americannutrition.com
I haven't sufficiently tested out the Wild Lettuce 5x, Catuaba 5x, Blue Lotus, or Yerba Mate yet.
In other news, one of the medications the doctors put me on a couple weeks ago just nearly shut my kidneys down completely because someone on their end made a mistake. Lovely. As soon as I can take a whiz again w/o it feeling like I'm pissing nails, I'll be good. The vitamin routine they have me on has me feeling like I could play basketball again, in all honesty. I've stopped losing hair and my nails seems to be good, I can walk and speak just fine. In fact, I spoke to Derek a few days ago and he nearly pissed himself because I apparently sounded so good. It's been such a slow process to me that I don't really notice how far I've really come. I can eat food. Whatever food I want basically, except for fried foods and eggs for the most part. Those still don't sit well. But I'm never nauseated and that's simply amazing all on its own. My hair looks fucking awesome. Samy Salon products - worth every fucking penny I swear to god. I don't care what people say about spending $8 for shampoo and $8 for conditioner and $10 for thickening serum & $10 for gloss serum and $15 for Icing (which is uber neat beacause if sprayed in the hand its a mousse, if sprayed directly on hair it's a hairspray). Worth every penny. And I'm super fucking upbeat.
And it rained. So, the pollen has been washed away for a couple days and I can actually breathe. I wish it would rain on the weekend though, so I could actually make it to Chris & Martin's on a Monday or a Tuesday when Chris actually has off so we can hang out and have our long anticipated movie night. Juno and The Reaping. I think I have something else but I can't think of it right off. I love my Chris. Hands down best friend I've ever had my entire life. He's probably the only person I know that's taken the maximum dosage of abuse I can hand out and he still loves me. And that's the only reason I happily overlook his poor judgment on literature. Tom Clancy & John Grisham do not suck and their books are not all the same. I maintain that. heh.
I'll be happy when I'm back down in Lafayette. I have sooooooo much to get started on and so much fun to be had. lol.
Hope everyone is doing well. Drop me a line. I've been reinstated to being amongst the living. lol.