SOTD: Tuesday, 12th February, 2019

[RichMan'sOldSpice]

Montale Greyland
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[AceyMan]

SoTD ...

Blacks Club Leather by Shay & Blue



/Acey

[Robin-in-FL]

YOU CAN IGNORE THIS VENTING RANT: I'm trying to let go of my unreasonably agitated state over FedEx's failure to deliver something. I've told them, if they just Googled my last name or our address, the map would pinpoint our house. We have the address posted on both ends of our property-long fence as well as on our mailbox. They keep saying their failure to deliver is because "the business was closed or no one was home." We are l.i.t.e.r.a.l.l.y always home. I know the driver just won't admit they can't find us. I've emailed FE a couple times, they have our phone number, and our account has specific "just north of this/west of this" instructions. Arghhh.

Quarry, I've had to call Fedex because they did this - I live on a regular street in a house they have delivered to plenty of times but whenever a signature is required they don't even TRY, they just run up, quietly stick the notice to the door and slink off before the dog can even bark, they don't knock at all. I am pretty sure that Fedex does not give the drivers enough time to actually deliver everything on their truck. At least they don't literally just drive by and throw it at the house like UPS.

[Shycat]

Good morning everyone!

Yesterday at ~8PM I felt I absolutely wanted to fall asleep here and now and still had a bunch of stuff to do, so decided to make myself a big cup of strong black coffee. That... helped. Fast forward, at around 1:30 AM I was at the height of my energy and decided to start cleaning the cupboards in my bathroom, throw out everything that's expired or not needed and reorganize all the stuff in them to diminish all the clutter... Not the best idea when you have to get up early in the morning! I'm certainly regretting this at the moment. I'm slightly amused by my recent need to declutter everything and give me some more breathing space, I'm not sure what it signifies.

I'm getting cozy with Opium today.

Just so you know: I'm laughing with you, not at you. I find mopping to be very meditative after midnight.

Today i am going to attempt to try and organise my perfumes much better. Did have a system of armoire, bookcase in the breakfast room, frosted cabinet in dressing room for what I thought would be my choice of the day ( which takes about 5 minutes to rearrange for everything not to come falling out) guest bathroom for wandering in at a whim to spray something different on and boxes in a box room that I have forgotten what I have in there.

Complete and utter madness So it will be sampling to attempt to get some order into this chaos I have descended into.

If this addiction keeps going I’ll be sleeping in the kitchen ( which I rarely use ) soon.

And still I want all you enablers to have a lovely day.

My goal for the year is to get my collection all in one cabinet. So far....not much progress. I've pulled some of it into a tighter whirl of chaos and now I have trouble finding things.

Good morning everybody. Today I’m feeling a bit tired. I’m not really looking forward going to work today, but hopefully it will be calm. Lucky are those who can start see the end of winther soon. Here it keeps pouring snow down and it probably will continue that way until April/May. Anyway, sotd is NR For her. Have a great day all

Here's wishing you some energy, inees. I sympathize with the tired-all-the-time push that goes on. I know it's very wearing, as pretty soon you also get tired of being tired. Hang in there and play this song as loud as you can. I'll find you another one for actual Galentine's Day.

Vanille Jolie for this beautiful snowy day in Seattle. I'm visiting my brother who is having shoulder surgery today. Have a great day all!

Fingers crossed, Hazel, for a successful outcome.

Cook.bot, you're wicked clever.

Possibly, just wicked.


I'm sucking down coffee with people waiting on me to get moving. No amount of will power can push me these days. Only caffeine. I'm thinking I may need an expresso machine. (joking with you, Cook.bot.--please PM me a good whole meal, healthy casserole recipe that is utterly foolproof.)

Wearing Love Tuberose today after a serious wrestling match with BA Ruby. Tough choices....

[Starblind]

Quarry, I've had to call Fedex because they did this - I live on a regular street in a house they have delivered to plenty of times but whenever a signature is required they don't even TRY, they just run up, quietly stick the notice to the door and slink off before the dog can even bark, they don't knock at all. I am pretty sure that Fedex does not give the drivers enough time to actually deliver everything on their truck. At least they don't literally just drive by and throw it at the house like UPS.

OMG. I am snorting with laughter because this is SO TRUE!

[rynegne]

Vetiver and lemons on this soon-to-be very blustery winter day. It has snowed, rained and iced over in the past 12 hours...50mph winds on the way. I'm really spent with all that mother nature has thrown at us in the last month and a half. If it weren't for family and great jobs we would have a Uhaul packed and bound for a place with a more temperate climate.

[ExtremeK]

((teardrop)), I'm so glad to hear the easing back into work is going well.

Y'all have the humor up in here dialed to 11 today

We have almost 5 inches of new snow, but the skies are a clear, bright blue, the sun is shining, the wind is minimal (for here), and temps are just below freezing. If I weren't working, I'd be out snow hiking (sans snow shoes). If the sun is shining and it's above 20F, I'm generally down with whatever. The minute it gets around 80F, I'm grumpy.

Today seemed perfect for ELdO Une Amourette Roland Mouret

[Trilby Lark]

Vetiver and lemons on this soon-to-be very blustery winter day. It has snowed, rained and iced over in the past 12 hours...50mph winds on the way. I'm really spent with all that mother nature has thrown at us in the last month and a half. If it weren't for family and great jobs we would have a Uhaul packed and bound for a place with a more temperate climate.

Rynegne, Orange County, CA would welcome you with open arms! There’s lots of jobs here. Everyone else is moving here, so why not you? Plus, you’d have the arts and cultural centers of Los Angeles and San Diego and easy access to beaches, mountains, and desserts. End of advertisement...

Roberto, love the picture!

I’m wearing Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille today.

[JON RODGERS]

If the sun is shining and it's above 20F, I'm generally down with whatever. The minute it gets around 80F, I'm grumpy.

Remind you of anyone else ?

[boui_boui]

[rynegne]

I was in Long Beach, Carson and Santa Ana a few weeks back for work. I would love to move out to Orange County! I was trying to convince my wife of how awesome it is out there and that we should look at Santa Ana/Irvine but she saw the prices of homes in the area and that was the end of that pipe dream for me :-/

Rynegne, Orange County, CA would welcome you with open arms! There’s lots of jobs here. Everyone else is moving here, so why not you? Plus, you’d have the arts and cultural centers of Los Angeles and San Diego and easy access to beaches, mountains, and desserts. End of advertisement...

[ExtremeK]

Remind you of anyone else ?

HA! Indeed! The vanity license plate on my car reads "Go North," so you know I'm serious.

Post-shower, I'm loving the powdery, Jardins des Cadavres of Une Fleur de Cassie. Every year at this time, I start craving it.

[Zealot Crusader]

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Avon Wild Country (1967)

Today is a good day for something like this due to the weather.

[hednic]

SOTE: Gengis Khan by Marc De La Morandiere

[freewheelingvagabond]

SOTE (sample)

[teardrop]

Hazel5, best wishes to your brother for a speedy recovery!

Hope all of you still in the deep freeze will see some signs of spring soon!

ExtremeK, thanks! Today was a little more challenging, but it worked out in the end, & l have a day off to recover tomorrow.

Q, how frustrating! Hope you get it sorted.

[ineespenes]

Just so you know: I'm laughing with you, not at you. I find mopping to be very meditative after midnight.






My goal for the year is to get my collection all in one cabinet. So far....not much progress. I've pulled some of it into a tighter whirl of chaos and now I have trouble finding things.



Here's wishing you some energy, inees. I sympathize with the tired-all-the-time push that goes on. I know it's very wearing, as pretty soon you also get tired of being tired. Hang in there and play this song as loud as you can. I'll find you another one for actual Galentine's Day.





Fingers crossed, Hazel, for a successful outcome.



Possibly, just wicked.


I'm sucking down coffee with people waiting on me to get moving. No amount of will power can push me these days. Only caffeine. I'm thinking I may need an expresso machine. (joking with you, Cook.bot.--please PM me a good whole meal, healthy casserole recipe that is utterly foolproof.)

Wearing Love Tuberose today after a serious wrestling match with BA Ruby. Tough choices....

Thanks Shycat I guess you’re right about the stresslevel at work. I end up deadtired a lot lately... For the evening the stresslevel is zero at least The bf is cooking harissa-chicken and couscous. It smells lovely here right now. Lovely smells my sotE, Trouble too

[kbe]

Fresh Cannabis Santal tonight

[mikeperez23]

From a sample (for a 2nd time):

Ho Hang by Balenciaga



Yeah I remember I said last time I didn't like this. But I'm sampling it again. You know how it is - sometimes it takes more than once. And today, I *really* enjoyed the dry down. So I am glad I wore it again. I have enough to wear it a 3rd time - I think next time I'll wear it when its super hot in Summer. Let's see. In the meantime I can see, from the base notes, the brilliance in this. I also have a sample of Ho Hang Club, an entirely different fragrance. Haven't worn it yet.


Cook.bot - love the Shalimar acronym interpretation. It made me giggle
Quarry - at least FedEx isn't as bad as the US Post Office. Just sayin...

And please stay warm everyone it sounds *really* cold in a lot of your parts. It is very warm here in Miami - I currently have the A/C on and I'm shirtless.

[Liz B]

SotE is Gin Fizz. I have to get up a bit before 5 tomorrow, so early bedtime for me! Have a good night, all!

Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

My SOTE was Chanel Antaeus

[shadesofbleu]

I’m wearing SL A la Nuit today. It was an early start to a very long day. It must have been peripheral vascular disease day in the old cath lab today. Several long cases, but it was rewarding to help these patients feel better (and hopefully save their legs!)

hugs to all ...

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

SOTD (sample)

What do you think of it?

[sjg3839]

SOTE: Mitzah

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Vanille Jolie for this beautiful snowy day in Seattle. I'm visiting my brother who is having shoulder surgery today. Have a great day all!

Wishing all the best, hopefully his surgery was a success.

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

From a sample (for a 2nd time):

Ho Hang by Balenciaga



Yeah I remember I said last time I didn't like this. But I'm sampling it again. You know how it is - sometimes it takes more than once. And today, I *really* enjoyed the dry down. So I am glad I wore it again. I have enough to wear it a 3rd time - I think next time I'll wear it when its super hot in Summer. Let's see. In the meantime I can see, from the base notes, the brilliance in this. I also have a sample of Ho Hang Club, an entirely different fragrance. Haven't worn it yet.

Do you get a lot of oakmoss from this one? I thought it was blended in really well with the other notes. A nice floral chypre scent.