Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Posted by Break from Sanity @ 5:32 PM
I have been contemplating Colognes as of late, and I guess I am what you would call a newbie for scents.
My cologne of choice would be and still is,
Drakkar.Fragrant notes: lavender, citrus, spicy berries and sandalwood.
While I enjoy the scent of Drakkar, I also would like to expand on what I have.
There seems to be alot of information out there concerning this, everything from oily to dry skin types (mine would be dry), and Colognes for summer, winter and fall. These would vary stronger needed during the winter months, lighter in the summer.
Another I have been considering is
Fahrenheit. It is recommended for daytime use and has fragrant notes of: honeysuckle, sandalwood and balsam.
Currently, my eye has been on this little number,
Acqua Di Dio. It is recommended as casual use and has fragrant notes of citrus notes, rosemary spiciness, jasmine, hint of wood and ocean breezes.
Others I have had my eye on are:
Calvin Klein Eternity. Fragrant Notes: greens, crisp jasmine, sage, basil, and rosewood, very refreshing and crisp.
Chanel Egoiste. Fragrant Notes: vanilla and spices with woodsy notes.
L'EAU D'ISSEY POUR HOMME INTENSE cologne by Issey Miyake. Fragrant Notes: Cypress, Coriander, Mandarin, Nutmeg, Saffron, Bourbon Geranium, Cinnamon, Tobacco, Musk, Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver.
GAULTIER 2 fragrance by Jean Paul Gaultier. Fragrant Notes: Musk, Amber, Vanilla
So, what are your favorite scents?
What do you wear?
Ladies, what turns your head and attracts you?
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Posted by Break from Sanity @ 2:08 AM
It has been a hard time for me.
I am a Virgo, we are built to worry, but I try my best not to let myself do that. I have gotten better, but things still keep happening that make it hard.
Transmission went out on the van (only vehicle we have), we can't afford another car, and repair of the transmission added an additonal $2,000 to an already pre-existing loan.
[sighs]
To top it all off, got a speeding ticket the other day rushing to work. At least he wrote it for 5 over the speed limit. It COULD have been worse.
Alot of things come down to money as an issue, and makes for an increasingly hard time to actually do anything but squeak by and not much of anything else.
I think I need to start playing the lotto. Who knows, perhaps I will strike it rich. Hell, I am not greedy, enough to pay off the bills, and just live would be nice.
My wife, she does an indredible job keeping up with bills, payments, and all things financial. I just wish there was more money to do things for us.
I have been working 7 days a week for the last 2 weeks covering my shift and others at work, and I will get one day off (sorta - I will be recovering for a 12 hour midnight shift) and be working the rest of the week (including the weekend as normal - 12 hour midnight shifts).
The overtime helps, but I am feeling a bit burned out and a bit resentful because I don't get to see much of my kids. I get up, have maybe an hour or two, and get my daughter off to school, and she doesn't see me again till the next day (unless she wakes when I go in and give hugs and kisses at midnight).
My son gets a little more, an hour, before I have to leave for work and he also does not get to see me again till the next day (unless he wakes when I give hugs and kisses at midnight when I get home).
Nice thing is, my son crawls in bed with me when he wakes in the middle of the night. I know I should stop him and keep him in his own bed, but I like his goofy smile when he sees me. How can I say no?
I really want to be able to work on alot of things, including my marriage with my wife. It isn't how I want it to be, and we have had some hard times, but I crave her attention and her love, and I still wait, hope, want, and pray for life to get better with her and I.
I just wish things were easier.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Posted by Break from Sanity @ 8:03 PM
In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods:
On a Sears hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping.
(and that's the only time I have to work on my hair)
On a bag of Fritos: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
(the shoplifter special?)
On a bar of Dial soap: "Directions: Use like regular soap."
(and that would be how???....)
On some Swanson frozen dinners: "Serving suggestion: Defrost."
(but, it's "just" a suggestion.)
On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom): "Do not turn upside down."
(well...duh, a bit late, huh!)
On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding: "Product will be hot after heating."
(really????...)
On packaging for a Rowenta iron: "Do not iron clothes on body."
(but wouldn't this save me more time?)
On Boot's Children Cough Medicine: "Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication."
(We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we could just get those 5-year-olds with head-colds off those forklifts.)
On Nytol Sleep Aid: "Warning: May cause drowsiness."
(and...I'm taking this because???....)
On most brands of Christmas lights: "For indoor or outdoor use only."
(as opposed to...what?)
On a Japanese food processor: "Not to be used for the other use."
(now, somebody out there, help me on this. I'm a bit curious.)
On Sunsbury's peanuts: "Warning: contains nuts."
(talk about a news flash)
On an American Airlines packet of nuts: "Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts."
(Step 3: maybe, uh...fly Delta?)
On a child's superman costume: "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly."
(I don't blame the company. I blame the parents for this one.)
Monday, October 13, 2008
Posted by Break from Sanity @ 7:13 PM
If you hadn't noticed, FALL has come, it has arrived - and the trees are a turning!!
It is undoubtedly my most favorite time of the year as it surpasses all other seasons.
The crisp air, the crunch of leaves under your feet, the flame of colors across the trees.
Nothing beats it.
Posted by Break from Sanity @ 3:58 AM
Is this too 'naked' foot?
Posted by Break from Sanity @ 3:54 AM
I have decided to combine likes and loves.
There will be a combination of Facebook, Blogging, Gaming, Politics included here.
Keeping all this separate has done nothing but distract me and allow things to fall by the way.
