Pheromone Baptism, I’m wearing the female wardrobe today (ISEXI-A, ISEXI-B, IH, IO, IS) plus MX135 and MX300. Because I’m cuhrazy. I’m looking for heads to explode today.
MORNING
I got ready this morning and skipped the lotion (which is a skin resurfacing kind of lotion with a slightly acidic pH) just to make sure the PB stays pure.
I took a smell of the chocolatini scent in the MX135, which I sprayed on first, and wasn’t necessarily pleased with what greeted me. Even before the dry down, it definitely smelled spicy, like anise or a chocolatey apple cider. Interesting, but someone said it smells like a cocoa butter, and my heart was set on that so I was slightly disappointed. Oh well, let’s see if it works…
I picked out navy pants, a charcoal shirt, and a black blazer with navy flats. No heels, no skirts, no bright colors, no patterns no makeup. I put on a triangle necklace with metal looking accents. I’m looking very “Girly is not my middle name” today. Spritz, spritz, spritz, layered up, and booked it out the door.
-Arrived to work a little worried because I was about 30 minutes later than usual. My job is very understanding about things like that though, since I have a reputation for staying late to get stuff done.
-I decided I am currently having a tiff with one of the older staff members (Let’s call her Babs) in my office. [Backstory: She recently gossiped about an immature joke/comment (using the word “cooties” for God’s sake) I made about another woman (call her T), directly to the other woman. Seriously. I said I might be getting sick because of that woman’s cooties. It was a joke, but I was wearing IH and IO at the time so maybe to Babs it felt like a clandestine comment from the depths of my soul. I’m not even sure. Regardless, it has earned her a place on my blacklist for now.] Anyway, this morning, she came around asking how everything went yesterday (I left early for an apartment showing), and I was a little distant. She came into my office and stood to the side of my desk, which is actually a little out of the ordinary because it’s like pulling teeth trying to get people to step into my office (I am located too close to Dr. Jerkyll. No one wants to get caught fraternizing when he walks by.) She hung around trying to make conversation but I avoided eye contact and gave simple, brief answers. Then she left.
-I was going to leave for something, but Dr. Jerkyll appeared. This guy is like a Pokemon, so we he appears, I have to capitalize on the moment. I asked him about a higher up’s attendance at a particular meeting and he was his usual jerkish self about why I am even asking but after a couple of Q&A’s, he finally said, “Ah, okay now I see why you’re asking.” WHAT. SPONTANEOUS UNDERSTANDING AND THINKING ALOUD? Who are you, and where is the jerk I usually work for? Looking back I know it was the pheromones. Hit.
Then, DJ asked about something else and I went to write a note down for later and he followed me back into my office… Okay. Weird. Weren’t you heading somewhere else, sir? Usually, once he’s finished speaking, you instantaneously cease to exist and his day resumes with whatever he was doing. But then he came and stood in my office, and looked at a white board and easel charting some financial brainstorming I was doing with a physician. “What’s this?” he asked. I answered, and then he put his hands in his pockets and looked at it some more. Then he said something to the effect of “I just don’t get…” and trailed off into silence, with his head cocked back while he stared at the ceiling. Then he closed his eyes and stood there. For like 10-15 seconds. Just not saying anything. He blinked some. I tilted my head. And then further. It was almost comical the angle it got to before I prompted him again and waited for a reply. He then said he was considering borrowing the whiteboard but decided against it. Then he walked out. WTF. Major DITHL hit, I believe.
-A lady who is supposed to be my direct boss but isn’t fully because DJ is a greedy jerk, came in and asked me to do a form for her. Our relationship hasn’t been all sparkles and smiles because she usually has the unfortunate task of reprimanding me when DJ squeals like a pig about something he doesn’t like. But today she seem less maladjusted and more comfortable around me. She even came close like Babs did to my desk (about three feet from my chair) to explain something whereas she usually stands skittishly in the doorway or sits in one of the chairs furthest from my desk. Hit. I went back to her office, she made a few corrections, and then I returned to give her the finished form. I walked around her desk and moved into her personal space, but she seemed fine with it. Hit, plus self-effect. I usually sit on the edge of a chair in front of her, and rarely ever move in close. She was smiling as I left and I told her to let me know if she needs anything. Hit, plus self-effect. It was probably the most normal exchange I’ve had with her since starting. Intriguing, positive hits there.
-Cardiologist stopped in the hall after I said hello. I stood about four feet away while chatting. He greeted me very quickly with “How have you been? You’re looking good. Are you still being treated well?” We usually say this in passing as a joke (because DJ is legendary as being an asshole), but the middle comment is definitely new. Hit. He began curling the papers in his hand and shifting his weight from left foot to right foot. Double hit. I was genuinely laughing (as I usually do with our exchanges), but I noticed I threw my head back and had a huge smile at just about everything he said. Self-effect? It was playful and fun. Verrry nice hits overall. 
AFTERNOON
-Had to take care of some paperwork at lunch. Left the hospital and picked up a rental car. My driving was uncharacteristically fast and aggresive, but I felt powerful and unapologetic for the most part about it. Loved it, basically.
-Riding on the train, I walked in looking for a seat. People were sitting in seats but not making it easy to come sit next to them. I walked past a guy about my age, and then paused after finding no seats at the other end of the car. When I turned to walk back, he took his leg off the seat next to him, sat up straight and allowed me to sit. Ooh, why thank you. Hit. We sat next to each other for about two stops before he started bouncing his left leg near mine. I saw him look in my peripheral vision, but I didn’t react. Then he bounced it faster. A couple more stops, I noticed it bouncing closer. Then I moved a little (feel experimental) so his pants brushed my leg. He didn’t move away, and slowed a bit but kept going. It was cute. We both had earphones in so I acted like it wasn’t happening but I thought it verrry adorable. 
-Back in the office. Babs just came in and started in on a story about how she wanted to warn me about how T always blew things out of proportion. Oh, really, Babs? Please go on–IH and I are listening. So, she began a roundabout story as to how she ended up gossiping about me. I kept my responses neutral with “uh-huh, mm-hm, yeah” just to see how she was gonna spin it. Unfortunately, a doctor came in and pulled her away. She’s called me maybe three times today, which is an inverse of what usually happens. She asked if I was going to lunch, and I told her not now I wasn’t going just then and she should get something to eat without me. Looking back, that may have been a little harsh even though it was said nicely. Regardless, it felt natural. She keeps attempting to speak with me. I don’t know if it’s guilt or maybe something else compelling her to approach me. Hits maybe?
-DJ came back from a meeting and looked over his shoulder as he was entering his office. I said “Hiya” and kept working. He then comes in later with some cake someone brought in for their birthday. I’m no one’s damn secretary, so earlier when he requested I reserve him a piece I slapped a fork on it and gave it back to the original person, after he wouldn’t open his door telling them “I don’t have time for this, I’m leaving.” So he’s offering me the slice I saved for him, saying, “Would you like some more cake?” I tell him it was for him and he’s missing out and he agrees that everyone said it was delicious. Hm. Odd. Did I just get a cake offering? How adorable, DJ, you huge crazy face. Hit. Then I stand at his office door and try to go over some updates for things next week. He blanks out. Even admits it, and asks me to repeat what I said. HIT. I repeat it and he seems to agree and answer my requests for the most part with no fuss. I’d count that as a hit too. Then, as I go back to work, he leaves with his coat. As he’s locking up, I just call out “Have a good weekend” without looking. Next thing I know, he’s walking into my office with an odd expression, holding the fork that was missing. I burst out laughing even as he’s leaving. This is a bit of a joke because he’s been asking me for a fork/spoon almost every day this week, annoying both of us somewhat. I think he was trying to be funny. MEGA hit, and quite the self-effect. Of course, laughter is a freak incident in this office so one of my co-workers peeped her head in to see what he had done. Double hit?
-Said co-worker just came in and told me about how she’s looking for another job, and just explained everything about how she had been interviewing and would be interviewing in the upcoming weeks. I’m thinking it’s the IO, IH, and IS. Hm. Interesting. Verrry interesting.
EVENING
I’m heading to happy hour. This is a place my college friends and I went to last Friday, and had a blast. I had some double-strength IShine and MX300 on hand that week and I think it definitely seemed to make the bartender and bar flies more friendly. The bartender told me about his other jobs, his tattoos, his religion, his favorite liquors… He mixed free premium liquor drinks for me and gave rounds of shots to me and my friends. It was a very good time. Hopefully I can experience that again tonight before heading out. I’m gonna top off with a spray of IS x2 to my hair. I’ll try and update what happens later.
Whew, that was a lot. Sorry for the huge post but I thought the massive size had some key points I will build on in upcoming posts.
Ta-ta for now, Tasties!
