I Found Love in the unexpected… and I’m obsessed🤭

It all began some time ago, with a slightly unnecessary comment from a colleague who looked me dead in the eye and said to me without blinking, that my armpit… (I bet you don’t want to hear that😫)

Wait, do I smell bad ? Of course not. Do I smell good either? Definitely not, and did I feel sad? Yes. I couldn’t snap out of it for days, you mean I’ve been walking around with my shoulders high, thinking I’m the best smelling woman competing with “Opeyemi Famakin”not knowing the case is otherwise aaaahhh😩. Emotional damage.

Whether that statement from the colleague, was factual or just an intentional attempt to destabilise me emotionally, I really can’t tell🤷‍♀️ but what I do know is that, my entire personality shifted that very day. The old, carefree, “just spray anything” version of me left, I found a new love and became that fragrance-conscious individual who refuses to be caught off guard.

At first, it was innocent. I bought one antiperspirant, sensible and healing. Right? Then I thought, “Hmm, let me add a body spray, just for reinforcement.” Before I knew it, I had crossed over into a new era, one where I own a full perfume rack like I’m running a small but thriving scent empire. Vanilla, oud, floral, musk, just name it gurlll. My collection is now diverse enough to open a small duty-free shop at Heathrow. Where is my shoulder pad🤣?

Guess what? There’s something deeply intriguing about smelling good. I could wake up in the foulest mood, vibes completely off and before I even fully process my responsibilities for the day, I’m already deciding who I want to smell like today; soft and mysterious, sweet and unforgettable, or mind your business with elegance kinda smell and the moment you spray that scent? Boom! Personality reset. I can’t be the only one that feels this way☺️. Am I right or right🤷‍♀️?

Let’s not even discuss the shopping habit. I walk into the mall “just to look,” and then I end up leaving with three new scents and a slightly bruised bank account. Don’t judge me, I’m in love, I’m obsessed and I don’t even feel guilty about it. Period 😌. I’ll convince you, perfumes are never too much because every outing, no matter how trivial, deserves a scent. Going to the shop? Spritz. Staying at home? Spritz. Sleeping? Don’t be silly, light spritz for ambiance pleaseeeeee🙏.

Honestly, wherever that colleague is, I hope they’re doing well because thanks to her, I got awareness, found love in the unexpected and stepped into my scented era and I must say, it smells absolutely fantastic. Because now? I don’t just smell nice I smell intentional. Have you considered smelling like vanilla dreams mixed with soft jasmine and a hint of “mind your business cinnamon notes”? Owwww

Moral of the day; regardless of how awkward the situation is, always pick positivity and growth. I mean I could have ignored her comment and live in denial of smelling delicious all my life. Even at that, I am not yet a walking human fragrance dispenser as I envisaged over the years, but I’m getting there I promise🤞. I may not have everything figured out in life, but one thing is certain, I will smell amazing like luxury while figuring it out😉. A win is a win baiibyyyy☺️.

Catch you on the next one🤗.