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…I’d probably blog about nutrition or perfume.

Both are funny to me because they are so different. Nutrition because of the whole gluten-free living thing. I’ve learned quite a bit and although I am not eating a clean diet 100% of the time, I try my best to make good choices. I’d say about 80% of the time, I am eating green leafy things with “good-for-you” protein. I guess the other 20% can still screw you up because lately, I am a mess! Cross-contamination is a problem these days when I eat out so I’ve been eating at home more (which is boring as hell).

As for the perfume… I LOVE perfume. I love looking for it, buying it, sharing it and apparently returning it because now that I’ve gone gluten-free none of the perfumes I liked before, like me. This is disappointing because I need the little pick-me-up mid-afternoon and scent (good ones) do that for me. Right now I am inhaling The Body’s Shop’s Satsuma line but I’m sure that will go south for me soon. Oh, and of course I prefer the pricier perfumes but when they end up smelling like old socks or bug spray, I can’t justify spending my hard earned dollars on a name. I need one of those fancy perfume shops to customize something for me.

What’s your favorite scent? Doesn’t have to be perfume or cologne. I happen to love Nivea creme and so far, it loves me back. Any scent that makes you happy. I’d be interested in hearing about it.

Other than this ramble of a post, not much else is going on. Back-to-school shopping has begun. I have to tackle it in small chunks because of the cost but also because I just can’t take the fitting room meltdowns from #2. Good grief! She isn’t even a teen yet. The Boy made cross country so that’s good. My hand (so many of you have asked, thank you) is not getting better. I will be seeing a specialist soon. Oh, and no summer vacation for us this year which is a huge downer for me. Last weekend I was very depressed over it but this week, I am better. It just doesn’t seem like summer without a vacation.

On the reading front, I am reading Shine Shine Shine and loving it and I managed to get a library copy of Gone Girl even though I was like 247 on the wait list. Everyone keeps telling me it will blow my mind. I can’t wait!

It’s been awhile since I posted a Salon post. I think I missed a week or two since I tend to stay away from the computer on the weekend. I spend so much time on it for work that when I get home, I can’t stand to be on it. Needless to say, I missed you!

The weekend has been nice. The horrible 110 degree weather of last week said goodbye (for now) and left us with sunny skies but cooler temps. Last night we hit a concert in one of our local parks. It was Led Zepp night. I never listened to the band growing up because I was more of a Mod-Punk listener, but I thought they were pretty good. We had a picnic and just watched The Boy receive texts and then wander off to say hello to his friends. There was a cloud of teens hanging out by the playground and I swear The Boy was called at least five times to go over there.

Today, we are just cleaning up around the house, watching movies, listening to music and reading. Later, we will indulge in a little Chinese food and probably watch more movies. It’s maybe a little predictable for me, but I can’t complain. I just love hanging out at home.

For those following my Jerk posts. The Boy found out last night that three of the players from the team, also his friends, quit right before a big tournament and left the Jerk hanging. I am hoping this guy is gone by the start of school and a new coach comes in. Then, maybe The Boy can try out as planned.

Anyway, I am off to do more laundry and finish The Bird Saviors. It got a little strange so I am not chunking away at it as I normally do.

What do you have planned for today?

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