Hello there! I’m currently tucked away in the cozy warmth of City Brew, right smack in the middle of a Missoula Montana blizzard. Now, this isn’t your everyday coffee shop scene. Picture this: snow swirling outside like a wild dance of winter fairies, and me, nestled with a hot cup of coffee, witnessing something you’d only see in a place like this.
So, in walks this couple. You know, the kind that you notice the moment they step in. Not because they’re outlandishly dressed or anything. No, it’s because they seem to have taken their love for perfume and cologne to a whole new level. I mean, I’m all for smelling nice, but this was like walking into a cloud of fragrance so thick, you could almost see it!
The door closes behind them, and whoosh, the entire coffee shop is engulfed in this perfume tsunami. People start looking around, wondering if we suddenly got transported to the fragrance section of a fancy department store. I take a deep breath and – bad idea. It’s like inhaling a bouquet of every flower known to humankind, mixed with hints of what I can only describe as ‘eau de overwhelming’.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not one to judge. Maybe they had a reason. Perhaps they were testers for a new perfume line? Or maybe they just really, REALLY wanted to make sure they smelled good for their coffee date. But in a small, cozy space like this, it’s like sitting in a sauna, but instead of steam, it’s just… perfume.
The barista, a tall, thin redhead with a look of mild amusement and bewilderment, tries to keep a straight face. He’s doing his best to act like this is just another normal day in the life of a coffee shop in Missoula. But you can tell, he’s struggling not to cough or wave his hand in front of his nose.
Meanwhile, I’m here, typing this out, and thinking about how life always has these little moments of unexpected comedy. It’s like nature’s own sitcom, and today, I got front row seats. The couple, blissfully unaware of the scented chaos they’ve unleashed, settle down with their drinks, chatting and laughing.
And me? I’m just going to sit back, enjoy my coffee, and maybe hold my breath a little. After all, it’s not every day you get to experience a blizzard outside and a perfume storm inside. Stay warm and scented, folks!
Boneshakerbike 
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