Do you remember my missing red Vessel Brand vape pen? You know the one. It’s red, rugged and shiny. Went missing after too much Fireball at a holiday party…
WELL I FOUND IT.
After weeks of thinking I lost my vibrant red Vessel Brand Expedition Pen, I found it buried in the bottom of my purse. I must’ve been drunk to stash it, because I scoured every crevasse the morning after our Christmas shenanigans. To no avail, I assumed I lost my pen.
Last year, humans globally produced 359 million metric tons of plastic. That breaks out to 718 billion pounds of plastic in one year. Even worse, a whopping 91% of plastic isn’t recycled. The cannabis industry is complicit in this plastic production, which is why I am so proud to partner with Ooze Life to promote their biodegradable rolling trays.
Ooze Life’s biodegradable rolling trays are made with melamine powder, bamboo powder and corn starch to form a resin that degrades in nature. The bamboo powder is repurposed from leftover cuttings and shavings from the manufacturing of other bamboo products like chopsticks or flooring, thus making it even more sustainable.
I’ve barely begun typing, but already reminiscing on the last decade brings me to tears. If you told me ten years ago I’d be a successful cannabis business owner living in Seattle, I would’ve laughed. At that time I still smoked black market weed from friends who could get it. My oh my, how things change. So as we blaze into the roaring 2020’s, I’m excited to do a cannabis decade recap highlighting the last ten years that brought me where I am today.
2010 started out smoke free. After all, I lived in China. Today I’m pretty gutsy about smoking around the world, but there’s some countries I just won’t risk. Prior to my move overseas I watched “Locked Up Abroad” and joked with friends I wouldn’t fare well in Chinese prison. So for half of 2010 I remained cannabis free. Until I moved home in June 2010.
Naughty or nice, sugar and spice! The only thing I’m wrapping this holiday season is joints. What better way to keep cozy this Kushmas than with my Savage x Fenty loungewear?
I spark up my Christmas trees in this cozy three-piece set. The pants and long sleeve pair well by a roaring fire. The eye cover is needed for those afternoon naps. Best of all, the set includes briefs for a fun change when you’re feeling naughty.
While most people trim their trees, I vape mine in my new Gucci boots! Although I can’t lie. I got a little wild at last weekend’s holiday party. As a result, I woke up with a missing vape pen and full cartridge. Luckily before I lost this beautiful red vape pen, Mandee and I went to the local tree farm for a few photos.
I recently treated myself to the new Gucci Flashtrek sneakers. When I styled them for work one morning, I loved how they looked with this chunky vintage sweater from MADE by DWC. I got all the Christmas feels, so after purchasing my tree at this Ravenna farm, wanted to shoot there too.
Today I want to highlight one of Washington State’s most inspirational women in cannabis — Ariel Casie. We recently took a tour of BMF and Lester Farms, located in Raymond, Washington. I got a BTS of these beautiful facilities, learned more about their brands and enjoyed getting to know Ariel’s work in i502.
Like most people who work in the industry, Ariel wears many hats. She is the Director of HR and Compliance at Lester Farms. She’s also very involved with BMF, as the marketing coordinator.
How do you elevate your life? Is it through hiking, soaking up hot springs, CBD or something else? I recently did all three, at Scenic Hot Springs, with AmplifiLife.
AmplifiLife is on a mission to elevate the human experience. They’ve formulated unique blends from medicinal days designed to enhance human activities. For today’s hike, we vaped AmplifiLife’s CBD rosin pens.
Last year I photographed the beautiful BA Botanicals, a sungrown farm in Estacada, Oregon. This year the owner, Sebastian, invited me back. I gladly accepted, as I couldn’t wait to see their second year of growth.
Similar to the previous year, what I notice upon entry is the number of genetics at BA Botanicals. Sebastian has a plethora of plants, some freshly blooming and others ready to harvest. Mouth watering strains like Orangeade, Purple Punch and Papaya line the rows.
Whether I’m running through a corn maze or dodging ghosts on All Hallows’ Eve, I need a piece that can keep up. It’s why I love Ooze’s new Stack Silicone Pipe.
Water percolation makes for smooth hits, durable silicone means no worries if you drop it during a moment of fright, and my personal favorite — THEIR GREEN PIECE GLOWS IN THE DARK. Seriously, hits in the dark? Not a problem. You will always see this piece. Just be careful, because the goblins and ghouls will want to hit it too.
Around this time last year I found myself in a deactivation battle with Instagram. I debated my career in cannabis. Heck, I even considered applying at more corporate jobs. Even though the idea of working in a place like the Amazon Spheres sounds appealing, I can’t fathom doing anything besides work in weed.
I’m the product of a small business owner. My dad spent 17 years working at a government funded nuclear facility. Despite good pay and benefits, you know what? He hated it. My dad eventually pursued his own dreams, starting a niche model airplane magazine. Similar to what I do for cannabis, he shoots photos, writes articles, sends email newsletters
