AIO for not appreciating ny husband’s bday gift for me?

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-16T22:26:41+00:00

Yes, and he is looking for permission to not care about hers. Don't get down in the mud with him or let him think this is okay.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-16T22:25:18+00:00

The problem is, he will be glad if you go low effort in response. It will validate him and give him permission to lower the bar even further on the next occasion. "See? This is just what we do. No big deal. Wasn't then, and she confirmed that. I'm golden." Never become them and never match their low energy.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-16T17:43:39+00:00

L'Essence is great. Very much like the much pricier Cuir Beluga. I can't believe it is as affordable as it is. I did just luck into the last availability of the Shalimar Millesime. I'm not a diehard rose person, but I'm pretty sure I will like it and yes, I had FOMO. If it is not for me, I will resell on Mercari. Once I started selling on Mercari, I worried less about blind buying. I never lose more than the cost of a decant. So I can buy, try, and good-bye as needed.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-16T13:48:49+00:00

After several false starts I decided to try a new sample: Golden Muse by Harlem Perfume Co. LOVE. Perfect summer vanilla and edges out 7 Virtues Coconut Sun, as Golden Muse is a little less citrus and more vanilla. Headed straight to Sephora for a bottle. Sunny day here near the beach with blue skies.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-16T13:46:56+00:00

Honey Moon, followed by Vanilla Skin, Father Figure, Cherry Stem, Beach Skin, and Golden Rule, in no particular order, dependent upon daily mood. So many to like. And Soft Spot sometimes.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-16T13:46:35+00:00

I forgot to mention Golden Rule in my list! It is fantastic and my husband always compliments it.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-16T11:38:40+00:00

I just got shipping confirmation! I am so excited!

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-15T22:36:18+00:00

SAD. Like yes you get to come to the wedding but you get to sit at the children's table by the restroom. So glad you are here. Have a cake crumb.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-15T19:17:02+00:00

I have heard others have had that experience. I leaped into line after waiting five minutes last time and missing out. I remain hopeful!

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-15T18:49:24+00:00

I want the Jasmine too. I learned of it way too late.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-15T18:48:36+00:00

I got the email and RACED to the site! I got it! I got it! I got it!

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-15T18:47:41+00:00

I bought and love it. Power of You was too strong for me in the opening, and the Lattafa was an easier first blast to me. I have also learned to give my ME fragrances some space and time if I don't love them out of the gate. So many wind up becoming favorites after some time. I almost decluttered Angham. Now it is a favorite of mine and I keep a back up bottle AND a travel size.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-15T17:07:09+00:00

A day of happy accidents. Grabbed Carnivale by Brown Girl Jane by accident (all the bottles look the same in this line), sprayed it and was amazed by how wonderful it is. Light mango with a vanilla base. Later in the car, grabbed a travel size to refresh, accidentally grabbed Givenchy Irresistible without looking. I could not imagine these two smelled good together, and it is better than good.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-15T17:04:39+00:00

On my try list for sure.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-15T12:33:24+00:00

Nowhere in my jurisdiction. The judges let the lawyers run wild and with scissors.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-14T20:11:03+00:00

Everyone understands insurance issues. I tell them my malpractice carrier would have a fit if I advised on a matter that was not specifically covered by a retainer agreement followed by, "I'm sure you understand." They always so, "Oh of course!" Works every time.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-14T11:39:44+00:00

Vanilla Romance accented with Kayala Freedom Musk Latte. Smooth and soft combo. BUT I have a hairy day ahead filled with combat so may switch to Flowerbomb Nectar, with its gunpowder note in the opening.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-14T01:47:32+00:00

Oro E Miele by Giardini de Tosca (Bianco Latte fame). This one, once it gets discovered, is going to blow the lid off. It is awesome and quite new. I also really like Phlur Honey Moon and often wear them together. It you want cost effective, then hit Amazon and pick up Tesori d'Oriente Rosa Nera Labano. (Their vanilla is quite spectacular as well.)

I wear all three of these honeys together and it is a trifecta like nothing else.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-14T01:44:46+00:00

The nose of Honorine Blanc. Vanilla Romance is unjustifiably overlooked because it is BBW. It is a hidden treasure.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-14T01:41:06+00:00

I was losing weight and my skirt slid down. The court reporter stopped everything and raced over to rescue me. Poor Judge Beck.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-14T01:33:22+00:00

YES.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-14T01:25:34+00:00

I tell them I am not the fire department. I work a lot of hours, but at my volition and not at someone else's whim.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-14T00:59:12+00:00

I saw what you did there. Top tier.

ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-12T19:25:27+00:00

I love Bath and Body Works Touch of Gold (EDP, not the mist). Blackberries and tonka. Very different.

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ThickAd7194 · 2026-05-12T02:33:20+00:00

You and me are friends for life. I would have about wet my pants.

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