You know, sometimes I wish I could just live in an astronaut's suit. Then I would not have to worry about all the smells people use and wear. The other day at the office, one person decided the kitchen was dirty and needed cleaning -- with bleach and other chemicals. About killed me!! Sometimes people just don't think, and others just don't care. It really frustrates me. I had to leave the building and stay outside for an hour waiting for the office to air out a bit. And even when the air was clearer, I still had trouble breathing. After an asthma attack, it can take several hours to regain all of my strength and ability to breathe "normal".

Then, I went to church on Sunday and too many people were there with perfume on. So, I had to leave and go home again. Sure wish there were "chemical free zones". With other allergies, people are willing to accomodate you, but when you tell them you are allergic to their perfume or cleaning stuff, they think you are nuts!! I don't know how many people will tell me it's their "right" to be able to wear perfume or lotions. Well, what about my rights -- to be able to breathe!!! So, I stay at home a lot to keep away from smelly people. It sometimes makes me feel very alone and isolated. But, I don't have a lot of other choices. At least most of the people who know me know to not use smelly stuff when they are going to be around me. Now, to train the rest of the world that they don't have to use the strongest perfumes and to use them with restraint.