What is that smell?

It might be me.

I'm just going to say it.

I. Might. Smell.

Not bad, but not good either.

Kind of an, "Hmmmm...did someone just walk a mile on a summer day?"

Don't get all freaked out.

I didn't say RUN a mile on a summer day.

It's not that bad.

Here's what happened.

I bought new deodorant.

I know.

Bad idea.

I should stick to what I know.

I know Secret.

A time or two I may have even been spotted "knowing" Secret Clinical Strength.

And then there was that tryst with Ladies Speed Stick.

But no, this time I deviated from tradition - in the name of adventure.

I went rogue.

And I'm paying for it.

And believe me, this is not a good day to have a malfunctioning deodorant stick.

My house was hit by a tornado.

I have no power.

Which means I have no refrigerator, or coffee maker, or blow dryer, or washer and dryer.

And all that means I ate McDonald's for breakfast, showered without washing my hair and am wearing jeans on a non-sanctioned jeans day!

I NEED deodorant today.

The kind that you can see when you put it on.

None of that clear gel crap.

Ugh.

I am not impressed.

I'm talking to you Tom's deodorant!

If I were to write a letter to the company about their product, it might look something like this.

Dear Tom's,

Thank you for creating a product that is all natural and safe for our environment. I appreciate the care you took in regards to nature. Really, good for you. It's just that it's not really that good for ME. You see, if I wanted to smell like nature, I'd skip the deodorant all together. Me? I'd like to smell like chemicals. Sweet, delicious chemicals. You know...Baby Powder, Lilac, Ocean Breeze. All good! And I've got to say that your Mango scent is very deceiving. It's really only mango in stick form. Once it hits my underarms it's more like mango...that has walked a mile in the hot, hot sun. So, I guess next time I'll stick with my white, chemical-filled anti-perspirant that is bad for nature, but great for me (and anyone who wants to stand next to me).

Sincerely,

Katie
P.S. Yes, it's me you smell

Yep, I'm satisfied with that letter.

And now I feel better.

It's that whole, write-a-letter-to-myself thing.

Works every time.