California, I salute you

Today, however, is one of those days when I wonder to myself why I ever moved. I can't really say that I've ever got into the Midwestern mindset. While I've met people I certainly don't have a problem getting along with, most people from this region really aren't very open minded.

The biggest example, in my opinion, of this is pot. One of the biggest recreational activities is to consume mass quantities of alcohol, but god forbid you even think about smoking a joint. 

I remember shortly after I moved to Nebraska a person who was underage asked me to buy some alcohol for him. Later that night as we cruised the main strip in town looking for some hotties I went out on a limb and asked him if he knew where to get some pot. I was pretty buzzed from the Peppermint Schnapps and had forgotten where I'd moved to. He responded as if I had asked him if I could have anal sex with his mom, seriously. 

We still were friends, but just didn't really hang out that much anymore. I found friends that smoked and it was finally nice to meet people that were more open minded. But still a part of me missed Southern California. Beaches, babes and buds.

That's why the part in me that has considered moving back to California has found new light at the end of the tunnel. It is almost certain that marijuana legalization will be on the ballot in California. I couldn't possibly think of a better reason to move back. 

You would never see something so progressive happen here in Topeka fucking Kansas. God no!! It doesn't matter that they could realize a shit-ton of money in taxes because of it. And you have to admit, you'd think that would be reason enough. But, the bible-thumping politicians probably think it would be political suicide to even suggest it to their anal-retentive, conservative constituency. 

So, it's just one more person that will be watching this decision and take their tax dollars west to state that is a hell of a lot more progressive.