A Good Friend KnowsOctober 24, 2005
I ran into my lovely, loving, beautiful friend Trish at the mall the other day. Heaven help me when I go to the mall. Hate the mall. It was only the outdoor outlet kind of place, but it's still the mall. Erg. Tried on approximately one thousand seventy-two pairs of pants that made my butt look flat, my hips square, and my legs short as a dachshund's (sorry, Harriet). So it was a vast relief to run into someone there, and even better, it was one of the few people on that frustrating day that I would WANT to run into.
I mentioned to Trish the stale smell in my house, and I sniffed a bunch of candles and air fragrance thingies at Bath and Body Works. Then I promptly became overwhelmed by all the choices and settled in for a chat with her, leaving the store empty-handed.
She tracked me down at Old Navy, and handed over a bag. It's the one I liked the best, Tuberose.
There's the BEST gardenia hint to it. It's just perfect. I'm happy.
I know what you mean about the malls - worked too many days at a few in the Bay Area. They're a sub-culture in its own. Very kind & astute friend there!
Posted by: terry | Monday, October 24, 2005 at 08:20
I love gardenia for house fragrances, too. It's the best! Glad a frustrating day could be turned around by a friend.
Posted by: sarah b. | Monday, October 24, 2005 at 08:51
Good friend, good scents... and good idea to get rid of the lingering food smells in my 2-sq-ft kitchen. Tuberose, here I come!
Posted by: anne | Monday, October 24, 2005 at 09:01
I think I like this Trish.
Posted by: cari | Monday, October 24, 2005 at 09:27
I have like, 10, of those candles in my house. Love. Those. Candles.
Posted by: Tracy | Monday, October 24, 2005 at 09:36
Good for Trish, knowing what Rachael needs. And, darlin', sorry about the way the pants fit. You are one of the curviest, prettiest gals I know.
Posted by: Celia | Monday, October 24, 2005 at 10:30
Ahhh, Trish rocks! And hey, perhaps you should switch to some flirty little skirts! I have pant issues myself.
Posted by: mariko | Monday, October 24, 2005 at 11:47
Oh, don't even get me started about pants. But that is a LOVELY gesture from your friend!
Posted by: Norma | Monday, October 24, 2005 at 13:33
I hate malls too ... I can never find what I'm looking for, and if I ever do find it it's always at the opposite end of the mall that I started in which means that I've had to walk through miles and miles of people.
Your friend Trish sounds awesome! :)
Posted by: Samantha | Monday, October 24, 2005 at 13:45
How sweet! My girlfriend loves loves loves those candles.
(My friend Ali said I should check out your blog and I'm impressed - especially with that beautiful sweater a few entries back.)
Posted by: Phia | Monday, October 24, 2005 at 15:02
Here in New Jersey, it has long been established that malls are Hellmouths, each and every stinkin' last one of 'em.
Posted by: mindy | Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 00:34