Which do you use? Cannabis + CBD
How do you consume? Smoke/Vape, Infused home cooking, skin care
How long have you been using these products? Technically, more than a decade but consuming legally in the last 5 years since I moved to the United States.
What hesitations or concerns, if any, did you have before starting? Was (and still is) illegal in my home country of Indonesia. I moved to Colorado specifically, to have the freedom to use cannabis on a daily basis. I am still educating and spreading the word about cannabis to the people in my country, but the negative stigma is still very strong. I could not really use my platform to spread awareness because of some restrictions; either from the platform itself or the people that hate cannabis in general.
What is the biggest change you’ve noticed since using these products? I have become more controlled, patient, and productive. Especially since I became a Mom, I hear my friends (moms too) complain every day about what they are doing and how they just can’t handle their 99 problems. I am not even close to that. I am such a happy mom and everyday duties are easier for me. My daughter likely sees me as not just a mom, but a fun friend that she can always rely on, and spend time doing fun things. Funny story– once when I got too high (because of my infused lunch), and she said “Mommy stop laughing, I am serious now!” And I couldn’t handle that and laughed even more! I am able to handle my daily tasks without having a problem each day. Also, as a full-time working mom, cannabis helps me keep organized. It keeps the balance in my life.
Tell us your routine for how/when you use these products. If it’s inhaling any products, I usually do it when my daughter is not home with me (at her grandparents). When I am having a little “me time”, like taking care of my plants, doing a bit of work, working out, even when I am cooking and doing my skincare routine. I also like to microdose by infusing the foods I cook at home.
What are your go-to brands or strains (of cannabis)? I mostly like hybrid strains. White Widow is one of my favorites to boost creativity. For my infused cooking, I always go with citrus (limonene) strains. They pair well with the rich flavor of my Indonesian/Asian foods. I always get my citrus strains from Seed & Smith in Colorado– Super Sour Lemon or Super Star Fruit.
What are your favorite CBD or hemp skin care products?
I love Bitchie Hippie Phytonutrient Cleansing Oil. It’s perfect for my makeup removal or double cleanse. And I use their Phytonutrient Face Elixir for my glowing skin. I also love the cleanser and moisturizer from Hey Bud. Keeps my skin hydrated.
What advice do you have for anyone looking to use cannabis or CBD products?
Do not feel ashamed if you’re trying to be better. Since we all know cannabis has a lot of benefits, why not try it? Find the benefits of cannabis that you think will help you with something, not just if you have a specific issue. Be open with yourself and allow this plant or any cannabis product to help make your life easier. Mindfulness and happiness, those two are very important things in life. That’s why cannabis is so important to me. It’s a part of my life journey. It could be a part of yours too!
