It's finally the weekend — and perhaps, the last bit of calm before the holiday storm. We're relaxing with our standard open thread poll.
Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, the fragrance that helps you keep calm despite various holiday hassles, whatever.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
Note: top image is Marigold Garland [cropped] by kudumomo at flickr; some rights reserved. [The image is a repeat from 2014, just to cap off our week in Nepal — it was taken in Kathmandu.]
Jergens Original Cherry Almond Scent Eau de Parfum is my scent of the morning
Nice garland! I’m wearing Ambre des Merveilles and listening to the dawn chorus, a peaceful start to the day
I’m wearing Onda Voile this morning. I woke up with an earworm of “Famous Blue Raincoat” in my head and I’m trying to drown it out with some Queen. Also I saw that Alice of “Alice’s Restaurant” fame has died. It’s almost time for my annual play of the album.
We listened to it yesterday afternoon — still great.
I’m easing back into perfume today with my dirty hippie rollerball of patchouli and lavender essential oils. It’s been my bedtime scent but it’s perfect for today, as I come to you sans gallbladder.
My surgery was yesterday morning and I think it went quite well. I have no baseline as this was my first surgery ever in my 56 years. Thank you all so much for your kind words last week. skalolazka, if you’re reading thank you so much for the guided imagery suggestion. I didn’t purchase the one you linked to but found one on Spotify and listened to it in the days leading up to surgery. I also had a meditation playlist ready to go and asked my family not to text me yesterday morning so I could listen to it in pre-op without distractions. My pre op nurse was so wonderful.😊Nurses are just the best. Kanuka, I kept visualizing your description of anesthesia and by the time they wheeled my into the or I was pretty much zen like. Of course the dose of versed didn’t hurt.😉 The last thing I remember was scooching myself onto the or table then it was lights out. I woke up to another nurse asking me how my pain was. I had just a little bit right after surgery that wasn’t too bad (I’ve done labor😅) but they quickly got that under control and I’ve had minimal pain since. The only hiccup was a little emesis after the car ride home. Sorry, probably tmi.
Anyway, I have no plans this weekend other than to kick back in the recliner and let people wait on me.🤣 If you’ve made it this far, thanks for reading! Happy Saturday!
I’m so glad it went well! Wishing you a speedy recovery! How much time do you get off work?
So glad it went well for you!
Sounds like you planned that perfectly! Here’s to a quiet weekend of recovery with people waiting on you!
So happy you kicked that gallbladder to the curb before it kicked you in the behind. Hoping your post-surgical symptoms disappear ASAP. 👍
I’m so glad that all of your tips and tricks for pre-op worked so well. May your recovery speed along with the help of your loved ones waiting hand and foot on you💕
Glad the surgery went well and you’re on your way to recovery!
Another gorgeous sunny day here and we are shortly heading out for a bit of a walkabout. I’m wearing SmellBent Smoked Ambergris. It’s been a while since I wore this and it’s as lovely and comforting as ever.
Also wearing jeans for the first time in forever. I’ve mostly given them up and replaced them with super comfortable joggers, which were a huge blessing in France because I didn’t have to worry about my pant legs touching the (often times) dirty bathroom floors when using a public restroom.
And for those who have pets, did you know Costco sells pet meds? I had no clue and was furiously trying to locate Simparica Trio for doggo and couldn’t find it anywhere at any veterinarian office hereabouts. Someone suggested Costco and BAM! They had it, and at a great price!! I wish I’d known this years ago.
Robin, I love that photo! The contrast of colors is arresting and beautiful. 😍
I copied Robin again yesterday in a spritz of Bois Des Iles. Today I’m wafting No. 22 and planning to get out for a bike ride before it rains.
My routine procedure went well yesterday and I got the “all good” for another 10 years. I might have just had a very good anesthesiologist and/or they’ve developed a better concoction since I had this done 10 years ago but I wasn’t totally wiped out afterward and didn’t sleep the rest of the day away. And most importantly, as planned, I enjoyed 2 shakes, crunchy peanut butter and a double malt chocolate malt😋Nothing like breaking a fast in style!
I went with Encre Noire this morning, and it’s very soothing. For the first time (possibly) ever, I’ve finished my Christmas shopping before Thanksgiving, and a mini of vintage Bel Ami is supposed to arrive today, so I’m not sure why I needed soothing. But hey, soothing is always nice.
A cool, cloudy morning here. There’s more than a touch of melancholy in the air – maybe it’s the season. (Or, more likely, it’s just my mood.😊)
Anyway, rather than fight it, I’m embracing it by lying low and listening to early Gordon Lightfoot records. Wearing some vintage Devin, the first fragrance I ever wore.
Hope everyone enjoys the calm before the holiday storms.