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[listersgirl]

March Hare

A twisted teatime tart: apricot and sweet clove.

I tried this at some point last week, but I haven't posted about the last few BPAL scents I've tested, so I'm wearing it again today.

When I first put this on, it smells exactly like apricot jam. Which, ok, I can see why that might be too much for some people, but I like to smell like food, so it's all good. It gets better, though, as it dries, and the warm, spicy clove comes through. Now it's sweet and spicy, and I'm very much enjoying it.

In other news:

I'm still sick. In fact, I think I'm getting worse. I'm pretty sure that's not the way these things are supposed to go. I had to run out and buy toilet paper in the middle of the day yesterday because I'd used up all the spare rolls BLOWING MY NOSE. Bah.

It's snowing! Real, actual flakes of snow falling on my head as I came to work this morning. It's a good thing I decided today was the day to pull out the winter coat. You know, it feels early this year. That's probably just the result of wishful thinking, though, wherein I pretend that it never snows until after I go home for Christmas.

I ordered one last Christmas present this morning, carefully checking that it was "Ships within 24 hours", and yet, still, they say it's not going to get here until Dec. 21 at the earliest. Which, no, because at this time of year I do not trust in the earliest delivery date, and I have to fly home on the 22nd. Hrmph.

Finally, and most importantly, vestra left for her Bahamian cruiseship adventure on Saturday. I'm going to miss her like crazy. We've been roommates for 3 1/2 years, and friends for -- god, it's been something like 12 years now. We met in music school, where we bonded over us both knowing all the words to "Reproduction" from Grease 2. Yes, it's technically only for six months, and yes, she's been gone for nearly that long before (since we've been roommates), but this feels much more permanent -- all her stuff is gone, and who knows if she's going to end up living in Toronto again? And in the meantime, I will miss her. Even though her being gone means I always get the comfy chair.

Comments

[anglaisepaon.livejournal.com]

You have snow? You're so lucky. It's still in the 60s here. Wanna trade places?

I hope you feel better. I suggest some hot tea. Maybe you could brew your apricot/clove BPAL if you get desperate at work?

[listersgirl]

I would LOVE to trade places. It's been 5 years, and I'm still not used to living in places that get real snow. I have to go to the post office at lunch, but I'm a little scared to leave the building and see how much of it is sticking.

Meep.

[protoainsley.livejournal.com]

Here, too. Tomorrow it's supposed to be in the low 70s.

I'm not complaining for now, mind, since my one winter coat is in need of dry cleaning and repairs before I wear it. I've had all year and still have not had them done. But I do love snow, and it's never TOO cold when it snows (here at least).

[listersgirl]

I still haven't managed to get my winter coat drycleaned. It's been on the to-do list since April.

[protoainsley.livejournal.com]

*sends you tissues and comfort*

[listersgirl]

*sniff*

Thank you. :)

[tinpanalley.livejournal.com]

I know all the words to "Reproduction" too. In fact, I'm ashamed to admit it, but I know all the words to all the songs in "Grease 2." *hangs head*

I'm sorry you're not feeling well! Drink lots of liquids and keep warm!

[listersgirl]

There is no shame in Grease 2. Until Saturday, my household had two copies of the videotape, 1 DVD and 2 copies of the soundtrack.

And once I sang the bowling song while actually bowling. Sadly, the entire alley did not break out into choreographed dancing.

March Hare

[sh1mm3r.livejournal.com]

How funny, yours starts out more apricotty and becomes spicier, and mine started out more clovey and became more mellow. I wonder if we still ended up with the same result. I really love this scent.

Hope to read more reviews, I have gotten some of the best imps on my wish list from your postings!

Re: March Hare

[listersgirl]

I'm glad you're enjoying the reviews - I have about 6 more imps to try from this batch. :)

[jeejeen.livejournal.com]

Hello! I've added back, my fellow Torontonian. Sorry about the loss of roommate friend; I was crushed to pieces when my dear roommate and I parted ways. But comfy chair! Yes!

[listersgirl]

Heh, yes - there is one fabulous chair, and one horrendously awkward couch, and we used to always race to sit down when we got home, because no-one wanted the couch. :)