The giveaway is now closed, and I’m contacting the winner by e-mail. Good luck!
I was a late blooming water baby…
Large bodies of water terrified me until I hit my mid-20s, before which time I could barely handle the shallow end of a pool!
Things changed on my 26th birthday.
That’s when I treated myself to a week of surf lessons with a couple girlfriends. We found the place online, booked the class and drove down from the Bay Area to San Diego in Southern California. The lessons and accompanying basic swimming instruction helped me get over my fear of the water for good.
By no means am I a great swimmer, but now, when I’m in the water I feel light, free and at peace with everything; all my worries slip away, and I feel loved — pure, unconditional love.
Was that too corny?
Sure it was, but it leads us to the prize in today’s giveaway. 🙂
The prize
One lucky lady will win a bottle of Philosophy’s Unconditional Love Spray Fragrance (a $40 value).
In Philosophy’s own words…
“Wrap yourself in the warmth and comfort of unconditional love, a soulful, passionate, enduring fragrance. Unconditional love was created to make a woman feel loved and cherished and to remind her that to love and be loved unconditionally is the greatest love of all. Wear this heartfelt fragrance and feel surrounded by love and happiness throughout the day.”
I can totally get behind that!
The scent smells like a yummy blend of blackberries, vanilla and musk. It’s one of those food fragrances that tempts me to gnaw off my arm when I’m wearing it, but I’m told that would be unwise. 🙂
How to enter
To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment at the bottom of this post. In it, complete the following sentence: I unconditionally love _______.
I unconditionally love my family and my cat.
I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59PM PST Sunday night (tonight).
Good luck, beauties!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
The giveaway is now closed, and I’m contacting the winner by e-mail. Good luck!
cas says
May 24th, 2009 at 9:53 amI unconditionally love food and my family.
beej says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:06 ami undconditionally love all my kiddos
Bethany says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:07 amMy family, the beach, and Tom’s brand Hot Fries.
Esmy says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:08 amI unconditionally love books and all of my beautiful family and boyfriend. 🙂
Nina says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:13 amI unconditionally love my family and all the stray kitties that found their way onto our front porch and made it their permanent home!
Fay. H. says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:15 amI unconditionally love my family, friends, sushi, and good books =D
emily says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:17 amI unconditionally love my bed!! *yawns*
Crystal says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:19 amI unconditionally love the internet!
Ivy says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:22 amI unconditionally love the city I am living in (Vienna, Austria)!
Jian says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:23 amI unconditionally love Angus sirloin steaks! (And my family.)
Jian´s last blog post..Chanel UV Essentiel Protective UV Care Anti-Pollution SPF 50/Pa++
Jane says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:24 amI unconditionally love my husband and my daughter. (She’s almost one!)
Diana says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:24 amI unconditionally love…love! =)
Ali says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:27 amMy family and my pets 🙂
Beth says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:28 amRather ironically, I unconditionally love Philosophy Inner Grace fragrance.
I found it by accident and now I’m totally in love with their perfumes – I have no idea how I didn’t notice them before!!
Beth´s last blog post..At 27 years old, how did I get here?
Karin says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:38 amI unconditionally love my favorite winter coat, my mother, and my dog.
Mary says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:42 amI unconditionally love the amazing Makeup and Beauty Blog (dot com)! 😉
Alisha says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:45 amI unconditionally love my daughter and my husband.
cutie_pie says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:47 ami unconditionally love makeup, my cats, sleeping, and desserts 🙂
Dana says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:50 amI unconditionally love my family and my dog.
bianca says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:56 ami unconditionally love my daughter Soleil Isabella and my husband Andrew!
bianca´s last blog post..Cheap But Excellent Getaway at the La Mesa Eco Park!
Jenna says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:57 amI unconditionally love my makeup collection =)
Laura says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:02 amI unconditionally love my son Jack. He is the light of my life.
Kypris says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:05 amI unconditionally love my family, and possibly my violin.
brittany says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:09 amI unconditionally love…me!
Tamara says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:10 amI unconditionally love my family, my dog and my better half (bf).
amber says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:10 amI unconditionally love my family, my passions, ambitions, and *myself* because it’s important to love and accept who you are. If you don’t, how can anyone else? 🙂 Okay, now THAT was corny! 😉
Thanks Karen! I love Philosophy, but have yet to smell this, so want to!!
Claire says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:10 amI uncondutionally love my kids over anything else.
anna marie says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:11 ami unconditionally love my family.
Gail says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:11 amI unconditionally love my two sweet puppies….even when they pee on the floor. 🙂
Austrian_Babe says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:11 amI unconditionally love my fiancé and can´t wait to marry him!
Vanessa S says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:13 amI unconditionally love my daughter, my son and my mother.
Cindy Lartigue says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:13 amI unconditionally love my life – even though I am on disability and I can barely afford groceries, I am proud of myself for making it this far.
sara says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:14 amI unconditionally love my husband, my puppy , the cat (even though he’s pretty mean), and anything from See’s Candies.
Leslie in France says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:15 amI unconditionally my family
Leslie in France says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:15 am*LOVE*
Marta says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:16 amMy family
Stef says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:16 amI unconditionally love my family, my husband, my two gorgeous nudist daughters, and my 25 year old stuffed unicorn!
Ali says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:16 amI unconditionally love people in my life, my pets, all animals, and MAC.
Kim says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:17 amI unconditionally love …. The Boston Red Sox!
babycakeseses says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:19 amI unconditionally love my family
Darby says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:20 amI unconditionally love my family, friends, and makeup!
jeng says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:23 amI unconditionally love my kids, husband and my mom.
Alexis says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:25 amI unconditionally love my husband and our dog, Magnum! 🙂
JennySue says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:27 amI unconditionally love my family and my Shu Uemura eylash curler.
JennySue´s last blog post..An Interview with Poppy King, Creator of Lipstick Queen
temi says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:27 amI unconditionally love myself.
wendy says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:27 amI unconditionally love my two sweet little children, Eden and Valentine, they are the most wonderfull people on this planet. Without them I would be lost in space, they keep me alive, kicking and proud!
Rachel says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:31 amI unconditionally love my Mom, my dog and my cat. Most recently, I’ve realized I unconditionally love myself.
Bj says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:32 amI unconditionally love my man!
Michele says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:32 amI unconditionally love my two grandchildren Anna & Isabella.
Michele
Sue says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:38 ammy family!
Veedee says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:38 amI unconditionally love my daughter and husband!
Redhead says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:41 amI unconditionally love my twin sister, and my fabulous head of natural red corkscrews. 😀
Christina says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:42 amI unconditionally love making others feel unconditionally loved.
gio says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:44 amI unconditionally love my family, boyfriend and books.
Sandy says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:44 amI unconditionally love myself.
Jen says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:48 amI unconditionally love my makeup, my nail polishes, and my hair stuff =)
jane says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:49 ami unconditionally love my family.
Sarah says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:50 amI unconditionally love dance.
Sarah´s last blog post..Polished.
Briana says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:53 amI unconditionally love all my pets! And my boyfriend, and my old car that I don’t have anymore 🙂
Briana´s last blog post..Catch Up: Hot Tub Hands, Sunset, Bottle Caps and Cats
Shiny says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:55 amI unconditionally love my family and my dog. He is old and grouchy and I love him more every day.
Amy says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:57 ami unconditionally love my best friend, and my parents.
Phoebe says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:58 amI unconditionally love my mom and my brothers. <33
Mai says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:01 pmi unconditionally love all my family members.
Janet says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:06 pmOf course my friends and family, but also, I unconditionally love my computer! I don’t think I could live without it. XD
June says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:06 pmI unconditonlly love my mother
she has been there through so much with
me when im down and when i found out i had MS
she took me to the hospital, took care of me.
Bathed me, feed me, did everything i couldnt do.
And made me smile when things looked soooo bad.
I love her so much , she means the world to me!
Joanne says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:08 pmI unconditionally love my family, especially my twin sister.
Nitzan says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:10 pmI unconditonlly love my husband and nail polishes! 🙂
Nitzan´s last blog post..Chunky Monkey – Banana Chocolate Muffins
Julia says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:11 pmI unconditionally love my children and my husband and musk!
Regina S says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:12 pmI undconditonally love my husband
Calista says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:16 pmMy furbabies. They can throw up furballs on my oriental rug, poop outside their litter box, tear my curtains to shreds, use my couch for a scratching post and I’m still gonna love them!
Dao says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:18 pmI unconditionally love my family and Bibi the bear 🙂
(and makeup, too!)
Dao´s last blog post..EcoTools Brushes: Ahmazin’!
Zara says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:21 pmI unconditionally love my family of course. 🙂
Laura says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:21 pmI unconditionally love my family and my dogs… I was having a rough day last week, and was taking a bubble bath to pout/relax. And my fluffy little dog inexplicably JUMPED INTO the bath with me! Total mess, but made me laugh… and that was what I needed!
joanne says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:22 pmOn some days it’s harder than it sounds…. but I unconditionally love myself:)
Lucy says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:23 pmI unconditionally love God and my family.
makeupgirl21@comcast.net
Anh says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:23 pmI unconditionally love my family.
Anh´s last blog post..floral dress
monica says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:24 pmI unconditionally love my dogs, good vodka, and jimmy choo shoes. 🙂
Bethany says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:25 pmI unconditionally love: God, my sweet roomie and summer break! 😀
Estefania says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:25 pmi unconditionally love my family, my dog and my cat
jessica says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:25 pmI unconditionally love my doggie. ^.^
Amy says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:31 pmI unconditionally love my beautiful 19 year old son, who has put up with his single mom, who appreciates all we have, instead of what we don’t.
Kristina says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:42 pmI gotta agree with you Karen … I unconditionally love my family and cats!
shivotra says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:46 pmi unconditionally love my mommy.
kate says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:46 pmi unconditionally love my 4 year old daughter who lets me know when i come home from work that i don’t look like a princess. And then comes after me with crayola washable paints and her paint brushes from michaels to “look like aurora”
kanita says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:49 pmi unconditionally love my family and my boyfriend.
kanita´s last blog post..$5,000 SEPHORA SHOPPING SPREE!!!
xtina says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:49 pmi unconditionally love FOOD 🙂
christi says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:50 pmi unconditionally love God.
G says
May 24th, 2009 at 12:58 pmMy cat
mishel says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:03 pmi unconditionally love my family, no matter how much we butt heads.
Janeve Yeh says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:09 pmI unconditionally love the Lord my God
Cindy says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:10 pmI unconditionally love my parents, and my 2 cats.
Especially my mother, who lives in a nursing home, because she has a disease.
She is happy there and sooooo sweet 🙂
Gail says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:12 pmMy family & My Husband and my friends & my cat.
Missy Pratt says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:12 pmI unconditionally love my daughters.
And pie.
I unconditionally love my daughters and pie.
And books.
Okay, I unconditionally love my daughters, pie and books. And nail polish, and cats, and hot showers and pie.
Cindi says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:13 pmI unconditionally love my husband, our children, pets and try to unconditionally love every living thing!
Many thanks for the opportunity to win this lovely fragrance!
Cindi
McKenzie says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:18 pmI unconditionally love my very best friends, even when they annoy the shit out of me.
kathy says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:20 pmI unconditionally love family, konad and your blog
Marmar says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:21 pmI unconditionally love Honeydew iced coffee with cream & two splenda.
Nikki says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:25 pmi unconditionally love my soon-to-be-husband, my family+friends and my hometown!
Marissa says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:28 pmI unconditionally love my adorable dog.
Mimi S says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:28 pmI unconditionally love my Danny.
Jennifer says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:39 pmI unconditionally love God
ann says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:39 pmi unconditionally love.. my makeup, even when it gets all smeary and gross i feel like i have no one to blame but myself. *sigh*
Sheila d S says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:43 pmI unconditionally love my parents, my granny and my boyfriend Nico 🙂
Caitlin says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:43 pmI unconditionally love my two new kittens I adopted yesterday!
angela says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:52 pmI unconditionally love my family and friends!
Lou says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:52 pmI unconditionally love my family and friends…Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin. And my actual family and friends of course!
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Victoria says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:53 pmI unconditionally love my parents and technology!
Rebecca says
May 24th, 2009 at 1:56 pmI unconditionally love my family, bestie, and gorgeous baby kitty <3
kobri says
May 24th, 2009 at 2:02 pmI unconditionally love my family, and mint chocolate chip ice cream
auroragyps says
May 24th, 2009 at 2:05 pmI uncondtionally love my cat & best friend, Lady Zeal.
Julia says
May 24th, 2009 at 2:07 pmI unconditionally love my husband and my dog Zoe!
Babybubblz says
May 24th, 2009 at 2:08 pmI uncondtionally love my supportive family.
Aida says
May 24th, 2009 at 2:11 pmI unconditionally love my daughter, my cat, my family, and God.
Zmama says
May 24th, 2009 at 2:25 pmMy daughter and ben &jerry’s chocolate icecream!
Courtney L says
May 24th, 2009 at 2:25 pmI unconditionally love my Family, God, and Coca Cola. (kidding about the last one.)
diskogal says
May 24th, 2009 at 2:26 pmI unconditionally love my family 🙂
(And chocolate)
geekchic says
May 24th, 2009 at 2:33 pmi unconditionally love my fams, my tabby, and my macbook.
Citrine says
May 24th, 2009 at 2:42 pmI unconditionally love mom…
Fieran says
May 24th, 2009 at 2:44 pmI unconditionally love the sight of blue waters, the sounds of the sea, and the feel of soft white sand.
Hayley says
May 24th, 2009 at 2:50 pmI unconditionally love my puppy.
Jessica Diedrich says
May 24th, 2009 at 2:55 pmI unconditionally LOVE my children…
Jessica Diedrich´s last blog post..Preview : {Sweet}
Sherry says
May 24th, 2009 at 3:01 pmI unconditionally love my family and my computer
Jane says
May 24th, 2009 at 3:12 pmI unconditionally love my family, especially my grandchildren, who are such great kids.
Alexis says
May 24th, 2009 at 3:15 pmI unconditionally love my little baby doggie
Lydia says
May 24th, 2009 at 3:38 pmI unconditionally love coca cola.
Catherine says
May 24th, 2009 at 3:51 pmI unconditionally love my family and dark chocolate truffles.
Catherine´s last blog post..Skincare Routine VIDEOS
Deanna says
May 24th, 2009 at 3:55 pmI unconditionally love my mom! 🙂
Jenn says
May 24th, 2009 at 4:02 pma very generic answer- I unconditionally love my family and God!
rebecca says
May 24th, 2009 at 4:17 pmI unconditionally love all of my beauty products.
Steph says
May 24th, 2009 at 4:21 pmI unconditionally love-my family, my puppy, and my beauty products!!
wanda rose says
May 24th, 2009 at 4:21 pmI unconditionally love my twin niece and nephew:)
Halifax says
May 24th, 2009 at 4:31 pmI unconditionally love my daughter as she is the world to me. I unconditionally love my family back home for their support as well
Jenny says
May 24th, 2009 at 4:42 pmI unconditionally love my family, God, macbook pro, mac brush #188 and gatorades!!
YadiQ says
May 24th, 2009 at 4:54 pmi unconditionally love my fiance, family and makeup lol
Melissa says
May 24th, 2009 at 5:03 pmI unconditionally love my husband.
anna says
May 24th, 2009 at 5:12 pmeveryone 🙂
Brittany says
May 24th, 2009 at 5:13 pmI unconditionally love my familly and my boyfriend.
Linda Long says
May 24th, 2009 at 5:13 pmI unconditionally love my husband, son, daughter-in-law, and grandson.
heather says
May 24th, 2009 at 5:42 pmI unconditionally love Eli!
Emily says
May 24th, 2009 at 5:48 pmMatt, my new husband of almost a year!
Emily´s last blog post..Running back our memories
Sally says
May 24th, 2009 at 5:49 pmI unconditionally love my family, best friends, sweet dog, and cranky cat.
H. says
May 24th, 2009 at 5:52 pmi unconditionally love ashley (my bff), tigger (my dog), and my family (as crazy as they are)
Laddie says
May 24th, 2009 at 5:59 pmI unconditionally love my hubby and my little boy, Jake!
Lexie says
May 24th, 2009 at 6:03 pmI unconditionally love my sisters and my pet ferret!
Megan says
May 24th, 2009 at 6:08 pmI unconditionally love my family.
tricia c says
May 24th, 2009 at 6:12 pmI unconditionally love myself
Alicia says
May 24th, 2009 at 6:19 pmI unconditionally love my hubby, my parents, my sister, my brother, my kittehs, and my bunny! 🙂
Elaine R says
May 24th, 2009 at 6:24 pmI unconditionally love God,all of my family and my little dog.
karlenma says
May 24th, 2009 at 6:28 pmi love my baby unconditionally
Jennifer says
May 24th, 2009 at 6:30 pmi unconditionally love my little sister,
no matter how much of a pest she can be! =]
Janelle says
May 24th, 2009 at 6:36 pmI unconditionally love my parents, even when they nag me, and my siblings.
Abigail says
May 24th, 2009 at 6:55 pmI unconditionally love my parents, my bf, our dog and our cat. 🙂
LauraJ says
May 24th, 2009 at 6:57 pmMy husband, animals, and the rest of my family
Aleksandra says
May 24th, 2009 at 7:01 pmI unconditionally love traveling and being with my family!
Debbie says
May 24th, 2009 at 7:03 pmI unconditionally love my family and dancing.
Diana says
May 24th, 2009 at 7:13 pmI unconditionally love Jesus 🙂
Rachael Williams says
May 24th, 2009 at 7:17 pmI unconditionally love my 3 kids!
MylyNguyen says
May 24th, 2009 at 7:19 pmI unconditionally love Fuji (the dog).
Katherine says
May 24th, 2009 at 7:19 pmI unconditionally love my family, my cat, my friends, and this blog!
Katherine´s last blog post..Memorial Day Weekend "Saturday"
Elle says
May 24th, 2009 at 7:22 pmi unconditionally love my parents and my boyfriend <3
Deidre Weiss says
May 24th, 2009 at 7:23 pmI unconditionally love my husband and chocolate zip cake!
Nat says
May 24th, 2009 at 7:26 pmI unconditionally love dance and my boy =)
Jessica says
May 24th, 2009 at 7:28 pmI unconditionally love desserts especially chocolates!
Ruby says
May 24th, 2009 at 7:47 pmI unconditionally love my two boys.
Nicole15 says
May 24th, 2009 at 7:52 pmI unconditionally love my hubby & two children
Stacy Z says
May 24th, 2009 at 7:59 pmI unconditionally love my family, bubble tea, and chocolate!
Danielle says
May 24th, 2009 at 8:11 pmI unconditionally love my dog, family and boyfriend.
Amanda says
May 24th, 2009 at 8:15 pmI unconditionally love my family, especially my adorable little girl. 🙂
Holly says
May 24th, 2009 at 8:22 pmI unconditionally love my family, friends and parrot!
Amber says
May 24th, 2009 at 8:29 pmI unconditionally love giveaways!
Julia says
May 24th, 2009 at 8:31 pmI unconditionally love my dog, Greta 🙂
adelina says
May 24th, 2009 at 8:45 pmI unconditionally love my chihuahua phenomena <3
Eunice says
May 24th, 2009 at 8:47 pmi unconditionally love…my fabulous family and my miniscule lipgloss collection 🙂
CecilyT says
May 24th, 2009 at 9:11 pmI unconditionally love my husband and my little girl.
CecilyT´s last blog post..The Daily Bean: 5-23-2009
alexis says
May 24th, 2009 at 9:21 pmi unconditionally love my sister, alivia.
Heather says
May 24th, 2009 at 9:36 pmI unconditionally love Chicago!
Sakura says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:14 pmMy sweet, one-of-a-kind Yorkie and Husband!
Sakura says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:16 pmP.S. My Yorkie is not my husband! LOL!
Gracie says
May 24th, 2009 at 10:23 pmI unconditionaly love….life! Everything in life, eveybody in life, and every experience in life. Corny, yes, but that’s how I feel 🙂
Sharon says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:22 pmI unconditionally love my husband and my family
Winnie says
May 24th, 2009 at 11:46 pmI unconditionally love aloe vera gel to soothe the sunburns caused by my other love, the sun.
Oraiba says
May 25th, 2009 at 1:05 amI unconditionally love, love.
imergo says
May 25th, 2009 at 5:13 am…my bf, aka Pumpkin.
Sherry B. says
May 25th, 2009 at 6:49 amI unconditionally love makeup!
chau says
May 25th, 2009 at 5:02 pmi unconditionally love my family and my boyfriend