Do you remember how you perceived time as a child?

I clearly remember the feeling of absolute freedom in the face of nine weeks of summer vacation, no school, no homework, no pressure for nine weeks. That seemed like a lifetime and it felt like it too. So much could – and was – done in nine weeks. It was heavenly.

Then when I was pregnant for the first time, forty weeks seemed like several years too. I had the notion being pregnant would be pretty much a lifestyle choice for the unforseeable future. Then having a small baby was my status quo that I assumed would last forever if not longer.

Now, I seem to be catching on that is is not so. Tempus fugit.

Suddenly I am afraid of waking up one day, old and wrinkly and still assuming my life will begin when…it will all get better when…I will do this and that after…I will…and then I won’t anymore.

Do you ever feel this way?

On a more cheerful note, time also flies when reading great articles in Perfumeland. Here are a few from last week I particularly enjoyed.

I loved to read Donna’s European adventures as a teenager she lets us in on in her review of Ineke Fieldnotes from Paris, interesting perfume, lovely story on Perfume Smellin’ Things.

Victoria of Bois de Jasmin posted a very interesting article about functional fragrance, an underestimated field in perfumery.

Krista on Scent Of The Day talks about a vintage perfume in the most enchanting style, through revisiting old movies. Oh the glamour of that time…

Gaia of The Non-Blonde reviewed a very interesting perfume in the past week, Hilde Soliani Il Vs Iris. Knowing how much I love iris, this “happy iris” is a must try for me.

Victoria on EauMG has reviewed Ambre Fétiche this week (as did I), one perfume, two different takes.

Suzanne’s Perfume Journal is taking a closer look at Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé, in honor of the tragedy in Japan.

And finally, did you get the chance to take a look at Axum’s new blog “Scents of Place”? I really like her writing and look forward to what is to come.

To the aid of the people in Japan Libertin Louison of niche brand Technique Indiscrete created a lavender cologne called “For Them”. Take a look at my post about it and order a bottle. I cannot say how it smells yet, but will as soon as I receive mine. I hope many of you will join in this admirable and generous effort that Technique Indiscrete has taken on.

Have a great Sunday!

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