Is this what luxury is?

[MidlifeFashionPrincess]

Friends, I have had a hard bunch of days. Busy at work, emotional roller coaster with my family and heath issues (both ups and downs), very little sleep, daily travel to different towns almost every day this week, surprise schedule change that left me in one set of clothes for 2 days and a night, and listening to my mom groan in agony all night from cancer pain.

It's been a lot.

Then, there was this moment. At the end of my work day, saying to myself, "whoa," just "whoa." Know what I mean? After a lot of lot...whoa.

One deep breath, and without even thinking, my eyes landed on a little something special. A little worse for wear, but rare and beautiful. And without a thought, I dove towards it and grabbed my LV Speedy BB Vachetta Mono. Grabbed it, pulled it to the center of my face, and drew in a deep sniff.

That amazing smell of nice leather. It was so calming.

I gave it a few whiffs, felt calm, and put it back down.

If anyone else was in the room, I wouldn't have done it. But in that short and private moment, I took in that wonderful smell and it was nice.

I guess that is what luxury is.

 

[14Painting]

Friends, I have had a hard bunch of days. Busy at work, emotional roller coaster with my family and heath issues (both ups and downs), very little sleep, daily travel to different towns almost every day this week, surprise schedule change that left me in one set of clothes for 2 days and a night, and listening to my mom groan in agony all night from cancer pain.

It's been a lot.

Then, there was this moment. At the end of my work day, saying to myself, "whoa," just "whoa." Know what I mean? After a lot of lot...whoa.

One deep breath, and without even thinking, my eyes landed on a little something special. A little worse for wear, but rare and beautiful. And without a thought, I dove towards it and grabbed my LV Speedy BB Vachetta Mono. Grabbed it, pulled it to the center of my face, and drew in a deep sniff.

That amazing smell of nice leather. It was so calming.

I gave it a few whiffs, felt calm, and put it back down.

If anyone else was in the room, I wouldn't have done it. But in that short and private moment, I took in that wonderful smell and it was nice.

I guess that is what luxury is.

I Love this, maybe because I can SO relate. I will keep you & your family in my prayers.❤️

 

[MidlifeFashionPrincess]

I'm so glad you can relate.

When I woke up this morning, I felt kind of silly for posting. It wasn't anything like finding power in my material goods--phooey on that, it was just a nice smell. If there had been a vase of flowers nearby, I'd have grabbed those, and that too would have been a luxury.

 

[14Painting]

I'm so glad you can relate.

When I woke up this morning, I felt kind of silly for posting. It wasn't anything like finding power in my material goods--phooey on that, it was just a nice smell. If there had been a vase of flowers nearby, I'd have grabbed those, and that too would have been a luxury.

 

[14Painting]

I'm so glad you can relate.

When I woke up this morning, I felt kind of silly for posting. It wasn't anything like finding power in my material goods--phooey on that, it was just a nice smell. If there had been a vase of flowers nearby, I'd have grabbed those, and that too would have been a luxury.

 

[14Painting]

Friends, I have had a hard bunch of days. Busy at work, emotional roller coaster with my family and heath issues (both ups and downs), very little sleep, daily travel to different towns almost every day this week, surprise schedule change that left me in one set of clothes for 2 days and a night, and listening to my mom groan in agony all night from cancer pain.

It's been a lot.

Then, there was this moment. At the end of my work day, saying to myself, "whoa," just "whoa." Know what I mean? After a lot of lot...whoa.

One deep breath, and without even thinking, my eyes landed on a little something special. A little worse for wear, but rare and beautiful. And without a thought, I dove towards it and grabbed my LV Speedy BB Vachetta Mono. Grabbed it, pulled it to the center of my face, and drew in a deep sniff.

That amazing smell of nice leather. It was so calming.

I gave it a few whiffs, felt calm, and put it back down.

If anyone else was in the room, I wouldn't have done it. But in that short and private moment, I took in that wonderful smell and it was nice.

I guess that is what luxury is.

I'm so glad you can relate.

When I woke up this morning, I felt kind of silly for posting. It wasn't anything like finding power in my material goods--phooey on that, it was just a nice smell. If there had been a vase of flowers nearby, I'd have grabbed those, and that too would have been a luxury.

This forum is acting weird! I replied to you telling you that I Love Your Quote! It put it in as a search….PPLs gonna think I’M CRAZY!!!

 

[LHLarsen]

I love this! Thank you for sharing how you used a sensory experience your bag to recenter yourself. Wishing you peace and health!

 

[chanellover333]

Love this. You are such a beautiful writer, too!

 

[A bottle of Red]

I'm so sorry for what you and your mom are going through. It's wonderful that you had something nearby to bring a bit of comfort just when you needed it.

 

[Cool Breeze]

Friends, I have had a hard bunch of days. Busy at work, emotional roller coaster with my family and heath issues (both ups and downs), very little sleep, daily travel to different towns almost every day this week, surprise schedule change that left me in one set of clothes for 2 days and a night, and listening to my mom groan in agony all night from cancer pain.

It's been a lot.

Then, there was this moment. At the end of my work day, saying to myself, "whoa," just "whoa." Know what I mean? After a lot of lot...whoa.

One deep breath, and without even thinking, my eyes landed on a little something special. A little worse for wear, but rare and beautiful. And without a thought, I dove towards it and grabbed my LV Speedy BB Vachetta Mono. Grabbed it, pulled it to the center of my face, and drew in a deep sniff.

That amazing smell of nice leather. It was so calming.

I gave it a few whiffs, felt calm, and put it back down.

If anyone else was in the room, I wouldn't have done it. But in that short and private moment, I took in that wonderful smell and it was nice.

I guess that is what luxury is.

I’m sorry you have all these challenges in your life right now. I hope the support you’re getting from our little TPF family will help to sustain you through this rough patch.

 

[Majuriel]

I’m sorry your going through this, I understand completely, my husband recently had his 9th heart attack ( Thankfully he is doing great ) between that and life kicking me in the teeth at every turn I like to line my Louis’s up and just look at them. My theory is whatever makes you smile is a good thing. I hope things get better for you very soon.

 

[A bottle of Red]

I’m sorry your going through this, I understand completely, my husband recently had his 9th heart attack ( Thankfully he is doing great ) between that and life kicking me in the teeth at every turn I like to line my Louis’s up and just look at them. My theory is whatever makes you smile is a good thing. I hope things get better for you very soon.

Hugs to you I hope thinks get easier soon

 

[MidlifeFashionPrincess]

Gosh, you guys, thanks.

 

[miasmommy]

I hope you and your mother are doing better soon. I am sending positive thoughts your way. And, yes, I can absolutely relate. I was that kooky lady in the ICU, giving my husband a list of the skincare products he needed to bring me from home, and never mind waiting until the medical team came in to give the morning update; I promised to live long enough to smear serums and face cream on my face at least one more time -- I am terribly sarcastic, even, or perhaps especially, in the most dire circumstances, but I have to admit that having some of my daily beauty ritual available to me in the midst of the whole hospital nightmare was a great comfort to me).

 

[MidlifeFashionPrincess]

My sense of humor isn't always appreciated in dire situations either. My L&D nurse gave me a stern talking to for making jokes when things got sketchy with my daughter's birth, so i year ya!

I couple of months ago, mom was hospitalized and was in terrible shape. Very near death. Could hardly speak or breath, but asked my brother to buy her fresh face powder and rouge! Haha. We hear you!