Dreaming of a Blue Dream

Welcome to the Wednesday Review, where I’ll be talking about one of my all-time favorite strains: Blue Dream. I’ve been on many adventures this week, and I must say that it’s been pleasant smoking this wonderful strain, but it’s time has come to an end, which means that it’s time to review it. 

 

When you open the jar, the first thing that you might notice is the fruity aroma of the blue haze that wafts out. Look even deeper and you’ll find an army of trichromes defending these luscious green buds from the swarming orange pistils. Now, these buds could win an award in any beauty pageant, but don’t get me wrong, this isn’t what sets this strain apart from the others.

 

Well then, what makes the Blue Dream so special? I’d say it’s all in the genetics. First, we have the Blueberry, and while I’ve never been too fond of indica’s, it always tends to leave a nice and pleasant high. Not only that, but it just so happens to give the Blue Dream its fruity smell and flavor. Needless to say, I was awe struck to find it crossed with a worthy Sativa strain, known as Haze, which tips the scale of the Blue Dream over to a Sativa-Dominant Hybrid that will blast you off with its high THC content.

 

Enough about genetics though, what happens when you smoke it?! After waiting 5-10 minutes before the euphoric high begins to hit, you’ll be uplifted into a feeling of happiness that will last as long as two hours. This was just about perfect for my trip to the zoo this past Thursday, where I had a great time walking around the twisting paths that forked here and there as I walked hand in hand with a beautiful companion. The only disappointment with the trip was how we failed to catch a glimpse of the Lions.

 

Blue Dream is by far one of my favorites for working on creative projects, but make sure you’ve started them already, as this strain is more useful for keeping pace rather than for gaining motivation to get things accomplished.

 

If you’re looking for the medical benefits, this strain is best used for stress and anxiety, but may also relieve minor aches and pains. Unfortunately, like all strains, there are downsides that include dry mouth and paranoia, and in some cases it may cause dizziness.

Obtaining Badges

I’m here to talk about my first steps in the field, but first I’d like to glaze over what brought me to follow the path I did. I grew old on both coasts, but consider the east my place of origin; it’s where I experienced the most intimate moments of my life, including the first bowl I ever touched. These moments were good for some time, but life became dull as it failed to produce new and unique experiences. There was the choice of going back west, which I explored for many months before realizing that I had to leave.

Where better to travel than Colorado? Well, I’m sure there are many places, but I had friends in the area that graciously offered a place to stay while I began transplanting myself. And so, I booked a flight to the mountains, planning to seek a job in graphic design, and left two weeks later.

I had been here for some weeks, yielding little responses to my resume while watching finances dwindle before an unexpected opportunity arrived: it just so happened that a trimming position was opening in the company that a friend was working for, and that they could guarantee me a job if I obtained a support badge.

My journey started on a brisk morning, as I arrived at the brick building on Sherman Street. With no clear signs to point the way, I wondered if I was at the right place. With nowhere else to go, I opened the door and made my way inside to find a long, deserted lobby. Choosing to wander, I found an elevator that would bring me to the second floor where I would find the office just along the left pathway.

The Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division (MMED) Logo was proudly displayed beyond a desk that split the dimly lit room in half. Several leather chairs surrounded the waiting room, only half of which were occupied at this time. Unsure of what to do, I pandered up to the desk where I signed in before handing over my application. You should know that it’s important to have all proper forms printed and completed along with the fee required for the background check. After verifying my paperwork, the lady behind the desk had me take a seat as they helped other applicants.

Names were called, and one by one another person would walk a short distance through an open doorway. When my turn came, I walked into the same room, which could have been mistaken for a wide hallway.  I was brought to the end of the room, where they began to fingerprint me like a criminal on an outdated machine before dismissing me for the next few hours as they completed my background check.

That’s right, I said background check. You can’t just work with weed; you must also fulfill certain requirements  set by the state. The depth of this probe is dependent upon the occupational license that is being sought. I started with the Support Badge, which is the bare minimum to work in the industry. The Key Badge is the next step up, and required if you plan to take on a major role within a company.

Upon returning, and being approved (of course), I was brought back into the long room where a small blue chair was waiting for me to take advantage of it behind the open door. And so I did, upon the clerk’s request, as I smiled hesitantly at the webcam in front of me.

The badge was printed immediately from another outdated machine sitting close by. Just like that, I was given a cheap piece of plastic that qualified me to work with marijuana.

Things have changed since this time, and you should always check the MMED website for current requirements. At the time of this writing, you must be 21+ with no felonies within the past five years, you can’t be delinquent on government debt or child support, and you must be a Colorado Resident.

You should expect to drop at least $75 on a Support Badge, and much more for a Key Badge. At the time, it wasn’t money that I had to spare, but it was a worthwhile investment since I was guaranteed a job that would pay it off with a day’s worth of work. This might not be the same case for you, as more individuals are looking to work in the industry, which caused the demand for workers to dwindle.