Journal Entry Number 2!
Saturday, October 6th 2012
Received my EOW today, had no idea it would come so fast but boy was I happy.
Smell: When I got it I ripped it out of its packaging and I could already smell something faint. It was like a grape smell, which surprised me. I was expecting a smelly cheesy, lady part, smell. If I could compare the sent to something it would be Valerian Root mixed with grapes and medicine. If you’re not familiar with Valerian Root, it is used in the form of a dietary supplement. I’ve used it to help alleviate my anxiety, although most use it to promote sleep. It does not smell good but the grape sent tones it down a little so that on its own it isn’t completely unbearable. Being as though I was familiar with the sent I was pleased that it didn’t repulse me as I thought it would.
Packaging: The envelope it was sent it was doubled. One outer one and a smaller one on the inside, possibly to help control the smell. It was wrapped in lots of bubble wrap, it arrived in perfect condition. The seal used to keep the lid on was very difficult to get off. The bottle size was made of glass and tiny, but as you know you don’t need a lot at all, so i’m sure it will last me a long time. I was pleased with the packaging and I think they did everything they could to make sure it arrived in one piece.
Amount Applied: I was in a huge rush because I had errands to run all day. So as soon as I got in my car from the PO Box I opened it. I only applied three drops to the lotion I was going to use, squeezed the rest out of the dropper into the bottle. I mixed it in my hand, which was probably a mistake because my hands have been sticky and little smelly all day.
Application Areas: Hands, wrists, and chests. I also ran my hands through my hair after I rubbed everything in so a little was in my hair, people have advised against this but I could only smell it if I put my nose in my hair.
Self Effects: I felt very content after applying and smelling the EOW. It gave me a buzz definitely. I also noticed through out the day I was awfully clumsy and forgetful, not sure if thats a side effect or not.
Summary of Day and Hits: I was in the walmart parking lot when I applied the EOW, lol. I got out of the car and felt buzzed. I was happy and it was a little surreal feeling, almost unexplainable. Walmart was its usual busy self, considering its Saturday. I had to get something for my car so it was only gonna be a quick trip. Walking through walmart I noticed some people looking, won’t count those as hits because I’ve been looked at before lol. Something strange I noticed was that when I was walking through isles looking people would just “part the seas” for me. They looked at me pleasantly. Strange because normally i would have to make my way through the isles instead of just striding. I’m counting that as hit #1. At this point I started feeling confident that it was working. I got what I needed and went to the self checkout. Older gentleman (40s) kept glancing in my direction and eventually turning to face me in the lines. It was a little awkward and creepy because I was probably half their age. Definitely hit #2. I left and continued on to my next destination. I went to a gas station to get a coffee. There were once again older gentlemen in there, probably about 4. I went to the coffee machine and then suddenly it felt like everyone wanted coffee cause most of them went over to the machines too. Coincidence? Maybe. So I won’t count that. I got my coffee and paid for it, tried to leave but instead I dropped my coffee when I was trying to get out the door. The cashier lady was so super nice about the whole thing! She rushed over to clean everything up and was not the slightest bit mad about it. I was so embarrassed that it happened. It was weird because when it happened its like I was watching it happen to someone else. Well anyway, she cleaned it up and insisted that I didn’t pay for my new one, which I then insisted back that I would anyways because I just felt so bad, she insisted again and I said my sorrys and left. Clumsy me, as I was walking to my car I over heard an older gentleman say, “oh I’m sorry what’d you say? I just got distracted by her walking past me” HIT #3. I then went to go get gas and some guy offered to pump my gas for me because for some reason I was having difficulty doing it, I said no thanks and he was on his way. HIT #4. The rest of my day was spent getting stares but nothing extraordinary.
Conclusion: I can not wait to try this stuff in class on Monday with people I actually know better. Glad I had the opportunity to test drive it today. I think I’ll stick with three drops on monday directly on the skin, followed by lotion and perfume. Excited to see how it goes, If I end up trying it out tomorrow I’ll let you guys know, but as of know I have no plans and don’t really think I’ll end up leaving the apartment.
Side Note: My female roommate, commented when I picked her up that it smelled like poo in the car! I was like, I don’t smell anything, maybe theres poo in your nose, LMAO. I’m thinking it was the EOW, but I really would not compare the smell to poo so i’m not entirely sure, maybe there really was poo in her noes.