“ I had an unshakable feeling that life was good.”

I cracked open the unique metal packaging, and was instantly smacked in the face with a spicy, diesel-forward aroma. It smelled so amazing that I had to pause and stuff my face in it to take another big whiff. I was again punched in the nose with funky gas notes, but I also noticed a whisper of chamomile as the scent slithered up my nostrils.

Buzzing like an 18-year-old getting high for the first time, I eagerly rolled up a joint of the sparkling buds. As I sparked it up and took my first draw, there was a pleasantly spicy taste with a hoppy finish. While it was a mild flavor, it was smooth and approachable, making it an easy smoke.

I finished the joint in record time and got back to work, with noticeably improved spirits. My eyelids had fallen suspiciously low, and a smile crept across my face as I clacked away on my keyboard. All the annoyances of my workday seemed so small as I focused on my final assignment with a new sense of joy. Despite my Slack notifications incessantly dinging with last-minute requests, I had an unshakable feeling that life was good.

When the clock struck six, I shut my laptop and sighed one of those good, let-it-all-out sighs, and fully let my high sink in. I felt euphoric, giggly, and in the mood for fun. So what did I choose to do? Why, start cooking and cleaning, of course.

I put on a good record, turned it up obnoxiously loud, and got busy in the kitchen. It wasn’t long until I broke out into a spontaneous solo dance party, letting my happiness guide me. I bounced from the dishwasher to the cutting board, prepping a meal for the ages with a focused creativity that only a good sativa can provide.

Even as I started to wind down with my meal steaming in front of me, there was a lingering warm and fuzzy feeling that lasted throughout the night. It was the perfect way to bring some sunshine into my evening.

So on the next lazy, gray Saturday afternoon, it only made sense to try Houseplant’s indica flower, Pink Moon. I was in the mood to feel extra chill, so their cross between Tangie and Kosher Kush seemed appropriate.

As I ground up the kief-coated flower, the zesty scent of grapefruit wafted up to my nose with rich, warm undertones. I carefully rolled up a joint for myself, taking in the subtly spicy aroma with every breath. When I finally finished crafting a joint worth being proud of, I lit it up, and took my first draw.

While the citrus notes were still present, the taste of lavender took center stage with clove and cinnamon taking on supporting roles. I continued to toke away, as the smooth smoke danced around my apartment, smelling so good that my boyfriend came in from the next room and said, “That smells amazing.”

“I sunk deeper into the couch, and my mind traveled further and further into my own personal island of relaxation.”

I begrudgingly let him take a few hits because sharing is caring after all. He seemed to enjoy it just as much as I was. When I put the joint out, I snuggled onto the couch with a good book—the way you should always spend a gray day outside.

As my high kicked in, I sunk deeper into the couch, and my mind traveled further and further into my own personal island of relaxation. My muscles felt like they’d melted off my body as I lazily turned from one page to the next, my mind feeling uplifted yet zen.

I eventually slipped into the most pleasant nap, not because the weed made me drowsy, but because it just felt like the right thing to do. I woke up, right at 4:20 mind you, feeling fresh as a daisy rather than groggy and lethargic. Most indica-leaning strains leave me feeling sapped of energy, but this one seemed to have a unique sprightly kick.

In fact, both Houseplant’s Pink Moon and Diablo Wind strains have that rare mixture of spot-on potency, balanced effects, tasty tokes, and alluring aroma. I’m still thinking about both of them and wishing I had more. Whether you’re looking for an uplifting sativa with the focus to still get things done or an ultra-relaxing indica with spirit, Houseplant delivers. As a brand made by stoners for stoners, it comes as no surprise that this weed hit all the marks.