Time for me...

It's 7:36pm and my family just finished having dinner. What a day!!! I was swamped with last minute school work that I put off from yesterday and the day before. In the middle of doing two exams, two homework assignments and one discussion post, I managed to cook a pot roast with rice, honey bbq chicken wings and cut up a watermelon, of which I had none. My dinner? Coffee. After today, it relaxes me and comforts me. The craziness will start again Monday, so I'll just enjoy this evening and tomorrow (taking it off from schoolwork) and try not to feel guilty about it.

I feel the need to come clean here and admit that I got a "B" on one of my exams and it's KILLING ME!!! I missed two questions - one was my own dumb fault for not double-checking, the other is contestable, which I have already submitted an email requesting correction. And my "type A", obsessive-ish personality can't stop thinking about that damn "B"!!! In my almost two years studying Forensics, I've never gotten less than an "A" on anything and now this atrocity!?!!! The lesson for me is learning to deal with "less than" sometimes.

I spoke with my mother-in-law today. Yes, I called her. I just had an overwhelming desire to chit-chat with her. It was pleasant as always and during our conversation, I missed her. She's really a dear and sadly is simply taken for granted by her kids and it bothers me. I updated her on the happenings here and she updated me on the goings-on there and in the end, I was very thankful that we live 2,936 miles away - not from her, rather from the DRAMA that invades every part of their lives. My in-laws anniversary is coming up and Fonzie and I decided (on my suggestion) to buy them new flatware. We chose a lovely style and not only is it really pretty, but it's durable and low and behold...It doesn't bend!!! I wish I could be there to give it to them, but we'll be sending it out Monday. Tomorrow I will pick-up the anniversary cookie (we opted for that instead of cake) and a Key Lime pie (my dad's favorite) for their anniversary. Although it isn't until Monday, we'll present their gift to them tomorrow. 42 years!!!! The mere thought stuns me! Fonzie and I have been together only 6 years and I feel proud of that small accomplishment. These days marriages are disposible it seems and I miss the days when marriage was sacred. Although my dear husband and I don't always see eye-to-eye, I think the best thing he's ever said to me was during a time when we were fighting and he said, "The fact is that we're going to be together forever, so we might as well learn how to deal with each other." I'll never forget that, and no doubt - I'll hold him to it. ;)

Cynful Scents...

Today, "my favorite things" are perfumes. I absolutely adore fine fragrances, or fragrances that make me feel pretty, energized, sexy, or even happy. Here are a few of my favs!

Quelques Fleurs - An all-time favorite. It's rich, timeless, and smells classic and elegant.

Donna Karan - Black Cashmere was originally described to me as having leather and suede notes with pepper. The saleswoman told me that it smelled like sex in the very best way. I bought it immediately! It's absolutely intoxicating!!!

Jivago 24K - This is a beautiful scent. It's luxurious, fresh, and very feminine.

The great thing is that each of these fragrances can be worn any time of the year. They are lovely and worth the price. Start dropping hints now to your husband, boyfriend, partner, or significant other and you may just score one of these as a sweet surprise!

A little "pretty"...

So from time to time I realize that I need to get a few things for myself. Now these are "things" that I consider a luxury, although, the truth is that they are in fact a necessity, and after I mention them you'll understand why I say that. During one of my "late-night, can't sleep" events, I turned to QVC and watch Bare Escentuals. Leslie Blogget was talking about her new Buxom colors of lip gloss and I found myself contemplating calling up and ordering. I didn't, however I decided to pop by Ulta yesterday and check them out. $15.00 would buy me lovely, shiny, plump, glossy lips that would surely tantalize my husband as well as moisturize my chapped lips. SOLD! My thoughts were: I really did need a new lip gloss and I would just end up at Walgreens to buy something I didn't really want at almost the same cost, so...?

I've gone from a fine fragrances gal to a Calgon user, so while in Ulta, I decided to see if there were any sales on non-Calgonish body scents. I stumbled across Sula. They are fragrances and body oils that smell heavenly!!! As I stood there sampling the different delicious scents, one stood out above the rest and I kept gravitating towards the same delicious, intoxicating scent: Butterfly Kisses!!!! I decided then and there that I deserved this $18.00 indulgence. I bought it along with a few other items that I "needed" (as I can't be expected to go out of the house with no make-up for fear of frightening children and the elderly), and promptly put some on (just a dab) as soon as I got out of the store. I LOVE IT!!! It's subtle, lovely, and oh-so-feminine!!!! Did I HAVE to have it? No. Do I have buyers remorse over it? Not a chance! I deserve a little "pretty" from time to time.