Party, Pine, and Poetry

I love a good party. It doesn't really matter what kind. That's right, I even enjoy the Tupperware party. Pampered Chef? Sure, if you're demonstrating that lovely margarita recipe they have... Candles? Well, why would I let the fact that I am afraid of fire stop me from buying candles....Lighting them, never, but buying them, why not?

It was at a candle party where I decided to buy the vanilla scented candles and the pine scented candles. Who doesn't want their kitchen to smell of vanilla? And the pine candles would be perfect during Christmas. I have an artificial tree, and the pine scented candles would be a nice touch.

The saleslady was really nice, and suggested I take a deep whiff of that beautiful smell, just in case that one case of twelve wouldn't be enough. So I did...and at that moment, it came flooding back to me why I have an artificial tree: I'M ALLERGIC TO PINE!

Yeah....I decided not to get twelve pine scented candles after all. Good thing for me the lady was extra zealous and twelve candles weren't enough for her to sell to me.


All this reminds me of poem I wrote for you all last year. The purpose of this poem was to explain why I choose an artificial tree instead of a real one. I'm sure after you read it, you will agree that plastic is the best choice for me...


Owed to Allergies
(to be sung to the tune of jingle bells)

Allergies, Allergies
Pine trees make me sneeze
It’s not fun on Christmas day, when all you do is wheeze.

Allergies, allergies
Cause my throat to swell
Such a shame, since pine has a truly nice smell..

Dashing in the Chevy
To the apothecary
Hope I get there safe
It is starting to snow
Why did I buy the pine
I should’ve known it wouldn’t be fine
I can’t mow the lawn because I’m allergic to grass
Now I’m knocked flat on my…


Allergies, Allergies
Pine trees make me sneeze
It’s not fun on Christmas day, when all you do is wheeze.

Allergies, allergies
Cause my throat to swell
Such a shame, since pine has a truly nice smell..



I'm supposed to cook a meal
Tasty enough for a Goodhousekeeping Seal
But I have yet to start
I have yet to do my part
Because I started to sniff
No one has of yet gotten a whiff
Of my Christmas roast
I may have to serve toast
And of my culinary skills no longer boast

Allergies, Allergies
Pine trees make me sneeze
It’s not fun on Christmas day, when all you do is wheeze.

Allergies, allergies
Cause my throat to swell
Such a shame, since pine has a truly nice smell..


How about joining Wendy at her Life is Funny blog carnival? Maybe a little laughter can clear up those sinuses...