Obsessions

Do you remember the Calvin Klein add campaign back in the 80's for Obsession perfume? I just watched an old commercial from 1989 on You Tube and it cracked me up. Back then I remember thinking that if I actually wore the perfume I would be as cool as the people in that commercial. (I'm so glad I grew out of that phase.)

(image from Calvin Klein Obsession commercial)

What's funny is that I never really had my own bottle of Obsession. My sister did, though. That's probably another reason why I liked the perfume so much. My sister is 8 years older than me and I have always looked up to her. If she liked Obsession back then, then I must, too. Yes, Obsession was my obsession.

These days, my obsessions range from seltzer to hair products. Still, I have those "things" that I can't live without. Here is a little list of things that I must have every day (or pretty close to it):

CANFIELD'S SELTZER
Seriously. I CAN NOT LIVE without Canfield's Seltzer - original flavor. I know, crazy, huh? I don't know when it started, but this is my all time beverage of choice. It's also what I lean most towards when I'm feeling verklempt [Side note: Natalie from "Mommy of a Monster" - If you are reading this ... VERKLEMPT ... now THERE'S a word for your weekly meme!! Don't you think? ; )] Anyway, I had to have Canfield's seltzer in the labor and delivery room when I was giving birth to both of my daughters, and if I don't have at least 1 can in the fridge at all times ... I'm a wreck!!!

COSTCO
I am a Costco addict! I LOVE this store ... and I always manage to get myself into BIG TROUBLE when shopping at Costco. I mean, do I REALLY need a bag of 100 HUGE Vidalia onions? I don't even like French Onion soup! Seriously! But, I need them! Where else can I buy 10,000 drinking straws and eat lunch for $1.25? LOVE my Costco!

 

HUMMUS

I've written about my obsession with hummus before. It's still there ... going strong. What's really PERFECT, is that they SELL HUMMUS at COSTCO! (I KNOW! I'm in HEAVEN!) I really can't live without my hummus. Yum!

 

STARBUCKS COFFEE
I know. I've had my ups and downs with Starbucks. I've tapped their drive-thru window and lived to tell about it. I've been angry with their employees over their lack of customer service. But when it comes down to it ... I'm a Starbucks Coffee Junkie, and just walking into a store and smelling their coffee brings an immediate smile to my face. Hmmmmm... Starbucks.
Side note: PG is/was a BIG Battlestar Galactica (the newer one) fan. Battlestar Galactica was a Sci-fi show that ran on the Sci-Fi network for 4 years starting in 2004. Anyway, I used to watch the show with him, believe it or not. What he doesn't know is that the only reason I watched it was because they had an awesome female character whose nickname was Starbuck. Her character used to kick-b*** and I loved that!
I LOVE my Starbucks!!!

L'OCCITANE LAVENDER EAU DE TOILETTE
I have definitely graduated from Obsession perfume. And for the past 8 or so years, the only fragrance I wear is Lavender Eau de Toilette from L'Occitane. It is me .... all me ... and the ONLY thing I wear every single day. I can't live without it!

REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK

Ok, this one is really ridiculous (as if the seltzer, hummus and coffee wasn't enough), but this is truly one of my worst vices .... I can not live without my Real Housewives shows on Bravo TV. I KNOW. I am so disappointed in myself. But, it's terribly addictive and I can honestly say that I get 100% pure enjoyment from this show (the New York one, specifically ... although I have also been setting the DVR for New Jersey and am quite hooked on that one, too!) I have to tell you how I got hooked on these shows.
A number of years ago my neighbor, Tony, was injured on the job and had to have surgery on his shoulder. He was off work for a number of months, and during his recovery he was stuck at home (and really desperate for adult conversation) for close to 10 months. One day he and I were talking and he said, "Leanne, I gotta tell you. I'm hooked on this darn Real Housewives show on Bravo. Do you watch it?" and I rolled my eyes and said, "Tony, you have GOT to be kidding me??? YOU are watching Real Housewives??" At the time, I had not caught even a commercial, let alone sat down to watch the show at all. But, being the kind and caring neighbor I am, ;) I decided to watch an episode (or two, three, four, maybe, 50), so that I could converse with dear Tony about his new favorite hobby. Can you believe it? I still love to tell people that TONY got me hooked on Real Housewives (and he would absolutely KILL me to know that I was writing about it now, so ... mums the word, ok?)

REDKEN GUTS 10

And as we are talking about "REAL HOUSEWIVES", I'll share my final obsession with you, the thing that makes me "real" .... Redken Guts 10 volumizing mousse. I can't live without it. My hair would not know what to do with itself if not gently persuaded to lift, with the help of this awesome product! LOVE this stuff! Just love it!

So there you have it, my day in, day out obsessions. Things that I absolutely LOVE and hope to never have to live without. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I am blessed to have things that make me happy in my life. And what the heck, if the Real Housewives of NY make me smile ... well ... so be it, right?

What about you? What are your obsessions? I'd love to know!