A Proclamation

I feel now, and have felt for some time, that I should quit cannabis. Let it be recorded and affirmed that my usage has oft become a hindrance to my well-being and best interests. In the best instances, I experience only a mild lift; in the worst instances, I experience anxiety, discomfort, and extremely negative thoughts. In all instances, I am blunting my mental capacities. A sad reality: large swaths of my social life are highly mediated by marijuana (mostly to the detriment of these relationships). I confess feeling fear in making this proclamation, although I speak with a clear mind and clear conscience. I write in hopes that this testament may weigh upon me, and provide a reference point for loved ones who may cite it when attempting to counsel me on my usage.

Let it be recorded that on the night of July 30 at the Fox Theater I consumed cannabis, immediately regretted having done so, and felt awful for hours afterwards. Let it be recorded that this Committee has decided to install a moratorium on the consumption of cannabis, effective immediately, for at least a full month.