💨 ISSUE 58: Picking up right where we left off.

Go on, open up for your weekend smoke break companion.

Mar 09, 2024

THDR; (Too High, Didn’t Read) —

— SMK BRK is reintroducing the Weekend SMK BRK Companion. FYI: This content is best consumed while rolling up.

— While you’re rolling up: Read how we’ve been fooled all our lives—oui’d may actually be saving our memory. See which country is planning to re-ban cannabis this year. Prepare for tomorrow’s Pisces Super New Moon. Get ready for a new album from SiR. Pre-order Questlove’s upcoming hip-hop book. Set your oven clock an hour ahead.

— While you smoke: Get high, get out + explore your neighborhood or stay in + vibe out to #SmkBrkPlaylist Vol. 166. The vibe? Vibe it out. Dance it out. Love it out!

— For your next SMK BRK: Experiment with different water temperatures in your bong for different types of hits.

We’re just going to pick up right where we left off, Your Highness.

As I mentioned last weekend, I wanted to play around with different formats of the newsletter. However, before I go + switch up the format of the newsletter on you, I wanted to stick with the rivers and the lakes that I’m used to.

For those that need a reminder + for those of you that are new, allow me to introduce your Weekend SMK BRK Companion. The goal of this weekly newsletter is to keep you highly inspired, informed + entertained. I spent the week scouring the internet for interesting news for your high ass to enjoy every Saturday morning. So, roll up, read up + impress all your girls at brunch with the all the new things you’ve read.

This email is short + sweet, but allows you to explore further on topics if you wish to. And as the name hints, this content is best consumed while rolling up. So, read on, get reacquainted + then let me know your thoughts in the poll below.

Until then, have a beautiful Saturday filled with rest + leisure.

— Laura OG

🧖🏾‍♀️ #WEEKENDUNWIND —

Self-care activities + prompts for you to indulge in your highest form. Elevate your smoke breaks.

Explore places near you.

The warmer it gets, the more our chances of being outside increase. Let me ask you… how much do you know about your neighborhood? It’s time to explore taken an unofficial tour of your area. NearbyWiki pulls location-relevant Wikipedia entries + places them on a map. Find out interesting facts about your neighborhood, like nearby landmarks, buildings, significant historical events + more.

NearbyWiki →

🍃 TIME FOR A SMOKE BREAK —

OUI’D MAY HELP YOUR MEMORY. A new study has found that recreational cannabis use had the most significant impact on cognitive decline. The research found that participants who used cannabis for recreational or medicinal purposes reported less confusion + memory loss compared to those who do not consume. Read more about this groundbreaking study →

THAILAND IS RENEGING. Thailand looks to re-ban the recreational use of cannabis by the end of this year. Recreational cannabis for adults was legalized in the country in 2022. However, the country is walking back legalization due to a change in government leadership, despite the cannabis industry becoming an economic boom for the country. Under the new legislation being proposed, cannabis will be a controlled plant + only the medical use of cannabis would be allowed. More about the cannabis in Thailand →

YOU READY FOR A DREAMY WEEKEND? There’s a Pisces Super New Moon on Sunday that will bring a dreamy + creative energy to your day. Tomorrow presents the perfect opportunity to dream, set intentions + visualize what it is you would like to create moving forward. Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for it →

FINALLY, SIR. Earlier this week, SiR unveiled the tracklist + cover art for his fourth studio album HEAVY, which drops on Friday, March 22. The 16-track offering includes features from Ty Dolly $ign, Anderson .Paak, AB-Soul + Isaiah Rashad. SiR has dropped ‘No Evil’ + ‘Karma’ from the project so far. See the lusty ass cover + full tracklist →

ADD SOME HISTORY TO YOUR COLLECTION. Questlove’s upcoming book, Hip-Hop Is History, will debut on Tuesday, June 11. The book dives into “the creative and cultural forces that made and shaped hip-hop,” but with his own personal twist as a young Black kid growing up in a musical family in Philadelphia. Pre-order the hardcover →

DON’T FORGET TO SPRING FORWARD. It’s the start of daylight-saving time—unless you’re reading this from Hawaii, Arizona, PR or the Virgin Islands. If you won’t be up around 2AM later, go ahead and change your oven + microwave clocks now. If you’re high enough, here’s what to know about daylight savings →

🎵 #WEEKENDVIBE –

SMK BRK PLAYLIST VOL. 166
Curated by Sapphira Em

What’s the vibe? Vibe it out. Dance it out. Love it out!

Listen to #SmkBrkPlaylist Vol. 166 →

Curate our next smoke break →

💨 FOR YOUR NEXT SMK BRK —

Experiment with different water temperatures in your bong for different types of hits.

From The Archives – There are three things you need to get good bong hits: a bong, oui’d and the water. Should you use be using ice cold water or hot water? There are benefits to using either temperature as they provide different sensations.

Ice water bongs more effectively condense smoke, delivering thicker, more refreshing hits. The crispness of cold water enhances the freshness and flavor of the flower, but, it can also be harsher to smoke. Using hot water is often praised for the smooth and non-harsh hit it delivers. Consider hot water to be a spa for your throat. You’re inhaling a steamy, warm smoke that cleanses your throat and gives you a relaxed experience. With a warmer smoke, you can expect for longer, smoother pulls.

Want to turn it up a notch? If your bong has an ice catcher, we recommend experimenting with a hot water in the base, ice in the chamber combo. Prepare to be amazed. Let us know your thoughts and experience.

A few things to keep in mind:

If you’re going to experiment with warmer water, don’t go above the temperature of an immediately drinkable cup of tea. Too much steam can burn your throat.
Whichever temperature you prefer, always change your bong water after each sesh. Leaving it to sit is a recipe for bacteria and grime. Fresher water equals fresher pulls.
Glass bongs are sensitive to sudden temperature changes. Don’t pour hot water into a cold bong or cold water into a warm bong. Run the piece under lukewarm water first.

We want to see what you’re rolling up + smokin’ on. Share your next smoke break with us over on Instagram. Let people know what time it is by using our smoke break filter.