“It didn’t take much before I started to feel my mind slow and my heart lighten.”

That’s why I decided to tuck this Oakland Extracts Blue Moon Haze PAX Pod into my purse before heading to the bookstore a few days back. Its portability was perfect for my walk, and I was already in the mood for a bright sativa, so I was excited to see what this concentrate was all about.

As I stepped into the sunlight, I took my first puff. Lively notes of orange and lemon swirled in my mouth, and the hints of fresh herbs lingering on my palate. Like a delicious blend of tart lemon rind, crushed basil, and dried chamomile. I took another draw. And another. And, why not, another.

It didn’t take much before I started to feel my mind slow and my heart lighten. The effects kicked in strong and fast, which worked for me. It was a gorgeous day and I was just beginning to notice it. I felt the sun soak into my skin, gazed at the blue sky, and bopped down the street with a slight bounce in my step. An upbeat attitude settled into my mind, while my body felt energized, almost buzzed, with each step.

Before I stepped into the bookstore, I took a few more puffs just to get one last bit of oomph. I felt the same jolt of buzzy positivity kick in from head to toe—and I was ready for a deep dive into The Last Bookstore.

I started in on the cooking section, with a soft-focus on the world around me. I was in my own little bubble as I scanned shelf after shelf of cookbooks. I opened one about bread baking and felt my creative juices begin to flow. I could see myself baking the lemon rosemary focaccia bread for a night in with the girls, or a buttery croissant for Sunday breakfast, or maybe even challenging myself with a sourdough starter. I got lost in my own head and drifted off into the clouds for just a moment, dreaming of different delicious scenarios. I snapped the book shut, stuffed it under my arm, and came back down to earth.

Although the entire store was quietly milling around me, my energy felt at peace. I watched a couple whisper over the new releases and giggled, probably sharing an inside joke. I smiled to myself. An elderly gentleman eased himself into a comfy chair to check out a book of poetry. He looked so happy and it warmed my heart. One of the employees hushedly exclaimed over a newly in stock book. It was just good vibes all around, and my high only elevated it. A calm surrounded me, but it did not dampen my exuberant mood. Instead, I felt zen and in the zone.

“The effects were so bright, how could I not indulge for my walk back?”

I spent the next hour sifting through records, hearing the music in my head. It wasn’t playing, I was just pleasantly high. The effects had begun to gently dissipate, and I was left feeling refreshed and ready to go on with my day. I rounded up all of my finds, checked out, and emerged back into the sunlight. The rays woke me right up, and I reached for another puff of Oakland Extracts Blue Moon Haze Live Resin Pax Era Pod—the effects were so bright, how could I not indulge for my walk back?

Vapes aren’t always my go-to, but this vape definitely changed my mind. The zesty citrus notes and smooth sweetness offered balanced effects that are adventure-ready but also calming and light. At no point was I overwhelmed by the soothing head high and buzzy body effects, and the comedown was smooth and steady. I recommend that anyone store this terp-forward vape in their bag anytime they’re going for a hike, enjoying an outdoor market, or socializing with friends. It's a good time guaranteed.