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Collective Awakenings has a calm and professional vibe. This is the first dispensary I visited and I find myself comparing the others against it. The lobby is a little stark, but includes a lizard to ponder while you wait. You're let back when a budtender is available, as far as I can tell. They have individual booths set up with very attractive glass displays of their flowers in jars. They proved a magnifying glass to get a good look. And they weigh out and load the container in front of you, I suspect you could probably request specific buds The place was low lit, the volume low. Very different from some of the bright clinic vibes of other dispensaries, but still very professional feeling. I was very happy with my budtender's suggestion; turned out I liked her selection more than the second one I picked out on my own. Edible selection seemed small in my recollection, but that may have been how it was displayed.

Very large selection of flowers as well as waxes. The cartridge selection was more limited, but looked well curated. The menu and ordering/payment system are pretty smooth and work well. There is a lot of staff and a lot of space. Staff was friendly and light hearted. It has a bit of a stark feel, but it looks like they're working in that. The edible selection seemed limited compared to dispensaries I've visited in Oregon. I suspect this is a difference in the laws. But for what they carry, they provide a variety of volume options. I find the edible labeling to be lacking, again likely a difference in the laws. I probably won't come here for treats, but might for the tinctures, topicals, and other things that are more challenging to get rec in Oregon. It was worth the trip.

I got this as a pre-roll under a budtender's advice that it would be suitable pre-bedtime. Alas, it does not make me sleepy. It's definitely a skunk, very pungent. And the smoke is acrid and makes me cough no matter how small a draw I take. I wasn't expecting that and it makes me wonder if that's a feature of skunks. The first time I tried it, it was alright. Mild paranoia, moderate euphoria, mild disassociation. I didn't hate it but I definitely liked other strains a lot more. The second time, and I swear it was fewer draws, it was so strong I didn't know what to do with myself. Paranoia was still relatively mild, but the experience was down right psychedelic. STRONG dissociation unless I was focusing on something very well lit and distinct like my phone screen or a brightly lit bedroom. If this is what you're going for, give it a go. But I had to chase down a high CBD strain hoping that what I'd read about it helping combat some of the THC effects might be true, hoping that smoking MORE wouldn't exacerbate things. Both times I stayed up late, rather than getting sleeping and going to be early. Pretty much the exact opposite affect of what I wanted. Although, at least I didn't have strong paranoia.

In my search for a low paranoia strain that could still lend some euphoria, I'm pleased with Pennywise. I felt happy, a little silly, carefree, and no anxiety or paranoia or spiraling thoughts. In my limited experience I found the strength to be pretty moderate. I wasn't in danger of one or two pulls too many putting me way too far over. The more intense part of the peak was also moderate in duration, but the relaxed general happiness stuck around for a long while. I figured that's the CBD speaking.

Picked up two high CBD strains recently, this and it's mommy Sour Tsunami, with the goal of avoiding paranoia and anxiety at all costs. Of the two, I prefer this one. The little bit of THC gives me something to hold onto it with (just a hint of euphoria) but doesn't turn me fuzzy. I get no paranoia and only the smallest hint of anxiety, less than that of the euphoria. I have good focus, can think clearly, but can't multi-task and mistakes go up a tick although I spot them. It's not a good "before" bed for me; It may not be keeping me up but it's certainly not helping me fall asleep. It makes me snackish, which I don't like but seems notable if that's what you're looking for. I like the aroma notes and don't find it harsh to smoke.