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15+ Of The Best Things To Do While High or Stoned

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Fun things to do while high

Some of the best things to do while high can be done simultaneously, so take notes, take a few tokes and enjoy the list!

1. Go Out For A Photo AdventureCannabis Photography Adventure

The best part about living in these times is that most of us have a camera attached to our phones. An impromptu photo adventure is always a great way to pass some time while getting your puff on. Consider switching things up. If you would normally shoot at eye level, perhaps get down close to the ground, or try shooting at an angle you wouldn’t normally shoot at. Pick a random subject and make it the star of your shoot. You’d be surprised at some of the shots you can capture under the influence of cannabis. Pull that camera out and just start shooting, take multiple photos at each angle, it may seem redundant but the more photos you take, the higher the odds are you’ll end up a few smokin’ selects!


2. Try Out A New Recipe In The Kitchen

Try out a new recipe

If you just smoked yourself a fat bowl, you know those munchies are right around the corner. That’s the best time to test out your culinary skills and reward your taste buds afterwards. I like to try out new recipes, while getting my puff on. I find the high lets me enjoy some of the more tedious things like all the prep work beforehand or chopping up some peppers or onions. Sometimes I can’t decide what to prepare, so I go to the recipe roulette and leave it to the odds. You’d be surprised what new recipe might spark up those taste buds.


3. Visit A Local Botanical Garden or Plant Nursery

Visit A Nursery

One of the best things to do while high is surrounding yourself with nature. Cannabis can enhance the senses and make any plant filled excursion a great time. Here in southern California we are spoiled with a myriad of botanical gardens that are a great visit while you’re baked. One of my personal favorites is the Huntington Library which features an incredible selection of gardens from around the world. When I can’t make it to a botanical garden, I like to visit my local nursery. Picking up a new plant for my personal garden always makes my day better.


4. Listen To Music or Go To A Live Concert

Listen to Music - Things to do while stoned

It’s no secret cannabis can heighten your senses. This includes brighter colors and louder sounds. It’s one thing to just listen to music, but when you listen after smoking a fat doobie, you’re in for a treat!


5. Get Your Color On With A Coloring Book

Color in a Coloring Book - Fun Things To Do While High

The magic plant can help you tune into things, and makes a perfect pairing for letting your creative side come out. When the mood hits, I like to pull out a coloring book, put on some tunes, roll a joint and let the colors do their thing. Don’t have anything to color? If you’re looking for a fun set of cannabis coloring pages, Ive added some of my original illustration coloring pages to my shop. Best part is you can even download some for FREE!


6. Go for a Hike

High Hiking - Things to do while high

One of my favorite ways to ground and re-center myself is to get out of the city and go for a hike. I usually hotbox the car before the hike or bring my Stiiizy and puff it up on the trail.


7. Learn A New Skill

Best things to do High - Learn A New Skill - Roll A Joint

While some people might have a harder time picking up new things while high, I like to dive into new creative hobbies, projects or skills. If you’re new to cannabis, perhaps try learning how to roll a joint or blowing smoke rings.


8. Dive Into A Book

Read A Book - Fun Things To Do While Stoned

There are endless universes buried beneath the covers the books at the library. All of these which you can get lost in while high. I like to get lost in an art book and just stare at the art photos and illustrations. Regardless of which book you choose, cannabis will certainly enhance your reading experience.


9. Watch A Comedy Special

Comedy Club - Fun things to do while high

They say laughter is the best medicine, so I like to medicate as often as possible. A good comedy show or special can really elevate a good high. If you can’t visit your local comedy club, or you’re already couch locked, head on over to Netflix or YouTube for a good comedy special and let the good times roll. Not sure where to start? Here are some comedians I’ve really enjoyed recently.


10. Get High Some More

Get High Some More - Fun Things To Do While High

Roll a joint, pack a bowl, bust out the edibles or fire up some dabs, it’s time to get blasted!


11. Listen To A Podcast

Fun things to do while high - Listen to an art Podcast

One of my favorite ways to pass the time while illustrating or out in the garden is listening to podcasts about all kinds of random stuff from art to business, science and everything in-between. Some of my favorite podcasts to listen to while high are:


12. Visit An Art Museum, Interactive or Immersive Art Installation

One of my favorite things to do while high is visit art museums. I find it really helps you zone into the art and appreciate each stoke or color choice. If you’re more in the mood to experience the art in a more modern way, visit an interactive or immersive art installation walk through the art, feel the art or even become part of the art.


13. Paint A Bong

This might not be the first thing that would come to mind, but it certainly is a great creative pastime while stoned. I picked up a “Paint Your Own Bong Kit” from The Paint Sesh. The kit includes everything you need to get your paint on (except for the weed). You can create your own design and paint it on, or just go rogue and let the paint brush take over.


14. Put On A Documentary

I love diving into a good documentary or docuseries after getting baked. My favorite are anything in the realm of art, creativity, how things work or if all else fails, something with animals. Here are some documentaries I really enjoyed and perhaps you may too.


15. Make A List

Make A List - High Activities

I saved this one for last because, you’ve just read this blog and perhaps you’re ready for a 420 adventure of your own. Making a list is a great way to kill some time, but if you do it while stoned, you might think of some extra things you might not have thought of before. I like to zone out with a little sativa when I scratch together a list. A good list is a great way to organize your day or plans to keep efficient in my productivity. The most rewarding part about putting a list together is crossing them off or adding a check next to the completed item.


Get Creative
Use the high and ride the creativity wave! What are your favorite creative or inspirational / motivational activities? Let me know in the comment section below.

Chris Perez

Artist living in sunny Southern California. Peep my art - Originals, Pins, Prints & more in my shop ;)

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