Tag: treat yourself
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You deserve a treat
Today, as I write this, is Treat Yo Self Day, October 13. Or rather, it’s a day where Tom and Donna, two characters on the tv series Parks and Rec, took part in annual self-care and splurging. And now, fans of the show do, too. It seems silly, taking on a fictional character’s holiday of…
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It’s not about smelling good
My format for this blog has been that my Saturday posts have been about fragrances. But lately, Friday comes along, and I realize I haven’t tried anything. Why is that? I have written before on these words from the late Leon Talley: “We have a moral code to dress well, to present your best, ……
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Don’t wait until things get dark to bring in the light
I sat down at the table and ordered a plate of Portabello mushroom ravioli. I came to the restaurant after having had a rough few days, frankly feeling sorry for myself. When I feel low, when my mind is in particularly dark spaces, I take the time to buy myself something. That day, that thing…
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Saving money or getting my money’s worth: Just reflecting on how I want to travel from now on.
As I began writing this post, I was staying at a hotel in Boston with my family. I booked hotel nearby where we would need to go. My choice was driven by the combination of that convenience and cost. Wow, I realize how spoiled I was staying at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. What I…
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Salmon toast, out of focus
After a poor attempt at a workout, I went to the shop next to the gym to order a recovery smoothie. (That was just the name, not that I needed much of a recovery based on the effort I put in, but that is neither here nor there.) I saw they also had salmon toast…
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