DOSE:	2.5 g	oral	Mushrooms - P. semilanceata	(liquid)
	joints/cigs	smoked	Cannabis	(flowers)

BODY WEIGHT:

125 lb

This experience was my first dance with psycho-actives and proved to be very fruitful to my development so far. Having just started smoking marijuana a few months back from this experience I had a paradigm shift from 'straightedge' to fuck it I'll do anything once to see if I like it.

The opportunity occurred without prior knowledge or preparation for the ensuing trip. At the time I knew nothing at all about effects other than what my friends could reiterate about their trips. Going in, the only thing I was armed with was my best friend Q's reassurances that we could control it. Q had done them twice before and at the seemed knowledgeable about them so I just sat back while he weighed and prepared them. We blended them up along with orange juice to mask the putrid taste.

Our intention was to have a nice trip before I meet up with my parents approximately 3 hrs later. As I stated before the only substance I had tried was marijuana so in my naivety I assumed the effects would be similar and I would return to normal well before the 3 hr mark. We had heard that each person was supposed to take 1/8th each but we only had 1/8 total. I had dinner with my parents at a restaurant 5 miles south at 6 pm so we split it up equally thinking that half the proper amount equals half the proper trip length, right?

3:00 p.m.- Consumption, 1 tall glass filled with orange juice/mushroom mix each. Walk about 1 mile to state park

3:30- Enter state park. I begin to feel the effects of the caps. Q felt effects 15 min prior. We had rolled a 1g blunt with some decent bud and smoked half during the walk. Visuals started about 3:40,with the beautiful blue sky engulfing the world. Puffy cumulus clouds lazily floated by as I lay down on an old concrete dam on rivers edge. The world was in perfect harmony, birds chirped, the river flowed, and the sun shone down on us. Finished blunt. Then the audio hit me as I sat up. I could hear the river clearly suddenly, as if I forgot I was right next to it. I lay back down and did not hear a thing. I alternated between the two positions for the next 10 min with Q laughing at me. Finally when I sat up a sweeping hue of green, the same green as the leaves and grass colored everything. The sky, clouds, trees, and even water. I touched this green water and even drank some to see if it was really water. I spilt some on myself and there was even a (perceived) green stain on my shirt! I lay down and closed my eyes only to be sucked out of my body. I saw the two of us on the dam in perfect clarity. I knew I had not died and I did not feel like a spirit, I was my flesh and blood body watching myself about 20 feet below. This lasted for less than a second as I started rising into the sky watching the world get smaller. It started slow enough but built up speed as we got higher. I was facing Earth the entire time as I saw the town, then state, then nation then world as a whole. I zoomed out further to our solar system and our sister planets circling a small star which became ever smaller. There were other vast systems that I had never imagined to exist. The systems changed to galaxies as billions upon billions of stars zoomed by rapidly but not so rapid that it felt like warp/light speed.

After what seemed like an eternity shooting through the universe, the dragging slowed and I stopped to stare at the expanse. At this moment I was lost, literally lost in the vastness of space with nothing but this amazing view. At this moment I realized we are a bunch of cells grouped together on a rock circling an insignificant star in some tiny solar system dotted in a galaxy in the middle of the infinite universe.To say my ego had died would be an understatement as I let go of every trouble and embraced humanity with such passion that I was overcome with love. This must have been the key to my intergalactic bus and I zoomed back to Earth with the same haste as I had risen. The trip back was even more thrilling because I could see where I was going and it was harrowing to say the least. I was in my body and armed with my new knowledge I felt love. Love for everything and everyone on this planet as we were alone together on this rock. I no longer felt boundaries between myself and others, God, or the planet. I was never religious by any means but now felt that God is the love we harbor for each other.

This is when the sensory elements of the trip end completely and what I deem the intellectual phase begins in earnest. My mouth was unlocked now and I started talking to Q. Up to this point we had not said much to each other, each just enjoying our respective trips. I told him about the trip and it felt as if he had gone through the same. We talked about human consciousness being a collective entity that everyone is connected to whether they know it or not.

5:30pm- Visuals and audio completely return to normal but my mind is attempting to comprehend what just happened. Q and I are deciphering the mysteries of the universe out loud as we walk out of the park. At this time I am fully devoted to these questions and my body is on auto-pilot walking through the woods we had traversed many times. What is our purpose in life, why are we here, who created the universe? Q is worried about me as we get back to our cars in town as I have to drive 5 miles to meet parents. He is concerned (rightfully) about my ability to handle dinner with my family. I Assure him I'm fine as I promise to call him asap after dinner to know if I was alright and I'm off.

[Erowid Note: Driving while intoxicated, tripping, or extremely sleep deprived is dangerous and irresponsible because it endangers other people. Don't do it!]
6:00pm- With my vision, hearing, depth perception. and spatial recognition intact I turn on my ipod and head towards the restaurant. Uneventful drive on highway but feel amazing connection to music. Arrive at Red Lobster, fam is already there and waiting. I feel like my pupil’s are smaller than normal, and I feel like everyone knows I'm blasted. Stare at the lobsters in tank to avoid eye contact and I feel like even they know what I’ve done. Up to this point I have felt nothing but positive vibes but now the realization of the situation kick in. My brain never entered a panic phase but thankfully handled the situation as best as possible. I am surprised the trip did not take a turn for the worst. What were you doing before, what do you want to order, questions I don't care for. I excuse myself for the bathroom to look at my pupils again, still beady. Food arrives and I eat fast so I can leave early while maintaining the bare minimum requirement of conversation to avoid any suspicion.

After dinner the bodily effects are completely gone but the mental freedom and feeling of unconditioned love remained for a few days. I have tried to convey the amazing journey that occurred but words cannot truly express the feeling. Along with opening my eyes to the wonders of the universe I had pushed my limits past what I perceived as their breaking point and I always look back on this experience for solace whenever I am having a tough time. Mission Accomplished. Took mushrooms, had dinner with parents, and most importantly, can call it a great trip.

Exp Year: 2007	ExpID: 88302
Gender: Male
Age at time of experience: 18
Published: Mar 11, 2025	Views: 38
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