As you all know, I’m a Christian, so today, the most solemn in the Christian Calendar I’m going to do a little reminiscing. It’s a bit different to the usual Blisse Blog fair but I hope you enjoy it all the same.

Way back when I was in college I used to go to a holy week retreat at a Catholic youth place called Dehon House. It was an amazing experience and I am glad I got to go for several years. One Image that sticks with me is of my very first year at the Easter retreat and on Easter Sunday I was in the Veneration of the Cross group.

This was all very new to me, being a baptist and having never really experienced the Catholic way of doing things before. However, what came together in the end was so touching, I still remember it clear as day now.

They had a big, wooden cross. Old wood, paint splattered, worn, a bit splintery in places and used during the passion play. (reinactment of everything that happens up to Jesus death) and once this had been used, we borrowed it.

We laid it down outside on the grass, it was a beautiful, warm spring day and when it came to veneration we got everyone to hammer a nail into the cross. to symbolise our part in the crucifixion.

I tell you, the sound of 2 or 3 people hammering nails into wood in the silence of a warm, spring day was haunting. And doing it myself was almost painful.

Then, when everyone had hammered a nail into it, we picked up the cross between the group of 6 of us and carried it to the chapel.

This thing was a good 6 foot tall and very heavy. I can still feel the wood biting into my hands and shoulder as we carried it. As we moved along in a procession we sung:

“This is the wood of the cross,
on which our redeemer hung,
come, come let us adore,
come, come let us adore the Saviour of the world.”

And we gathered in silence around the cross in the chapel, waiting for the next part of the service.

I still remember it clear as day and it is the image that is echoing around my brain today.

I know this is just a little bit random but I do and I have spent the entire evening reading through this blog by the Crockpot Lady.

An entertaining read and I know have lots of things I want to make in my crockpot like baked potatoes, playdough and cheesecake. Although not all at the same time!

Please remember to comment on Yesterday’s blog “My favourite scents” to win a copy of Scentsual!

And now, I better go to bed, it’s getting late.

With the release of Scentsual my mind has been straying towards the thought of pleasant smells.

There are those scents that immediately bring back memories of childhood. Like on opening the wrapper on a fruit salad or a black jack sweet or the acrid scent of mothballs (Nanna’s wardrobes) and wood polish as well as peach talc from Marks&Sparks, my Nanna’s staple for as long as I’ve known her.

There are those that just make you feel comforted and soothe your ragged senses. There is nothing better than the smell of freshly mown grass in the early spring to lift your winter worn spirits.

Lavender will always soothe me and makes me feel snuggly and relaxed. Or after a long, weary day walking into a house filled with the smell of beef, gravy, herbs and onion is divine. Beef stew is instant comfort even before I eat any of it!

Then of course there are the sensual scents that arouse me. Citrusy aftershaves, light and seductive always fire my blood. The smell of my man is only made better when it is combined with my own scent, now that is a homemade aphrodisiac! Natural wood, leather, the sea and more.

Now, what scents get you in the mood? reply to this post with a comment and your name will go into a draw to receive a free copy of Scentsual!
I will announce the winner on Tuesday 14th April.

It’s the sweet scent of a new Victoria Blisse release. Yes, you can now pick up the latest Victoria Blisse short story at Phaze for just $2!

Scents, Sex and Sea, what else could a girl want?

Kelly escapes to the comforting scent filled haven of Scarborough to find respite from her busy career. She doesn’t expect to find romance but when she bumps into the young plumber Rob she cannot help but be attracted to his masculine scent and his gorgeous body. They fit together perfectly. His submissive nature is a delight to Dominant Kelly who enjoys using him for her pleasure whilst pushing his sexual boundaries to their very limits.

You can pick this hot, femdom story up from Phaze now for Just $2, a lovely treat for Spring.

Here’s a teasing excerpt from Scentsual to get you in the mood for more!

“Don’t worry,” I purred as I walked towards him. “I’ll not hurt you.” I wrapped my arms around him and gently, quickly, kissed his lips, “Not too much, anyway.”

He groaned and I held him tighter. I pulled his body close to mine as our mouths reacquainted themselves.

“Now, while I lay out my new toys, why don’t you strip for me?” I was back in control of my emotions and desperate to get at his naked body.

“Yes, Mistress.” I felt my pussy stiffen with the excitement of those words. I took items out of the bag, one by one. The flogger came first, with that new, almost astringent leather smell. It would soon take on a better scent, from being used on such a cute behind. I glanced to the side to see Rob losing his t-shirt. His chest was taut and covered in a light smattering of dark hair. I could smell more of him now, masculine and musky. His scent was coming through with a light, lemon tang from his aftershave. I was intoxicated.

Next I pulled out the paddle. I love the smell of wood and I held it up to my face and inhaled the sharp varnish smell before placing it on the end of the bed next to the flogger.

His jeans were down around his ankles when I next looked. He had taken off his shoes and now he was close to removing his black boxers. I felt my stomach leap with excitement.

I pulled open the plastic packaging on the butt plug. It has it’s own special arousal, that smell of new plastic and latex. It stings the nostrils, but promises such delicious delights that it seems to soothe the senses.

I untangled the red, satin ties. They had a subtle scent of cleanliness and I placed them down on the bed, eagerly glancing around. I was delighted to see him naked. He stood tall, looking straight ahead, cheeks flushed with embarrassment and excitement. His whole body was stiff with anticipation.

His cock was magnificent. Long and eager, it was neither a monster nor a tiddler. It looked just about perfect to me. Deep pink, it bobbed beneath my gaze. I wanted to bury my head in his crotch right then, to smell his manliness, to inhale the musk of his penis, but I held back. Later; there was time for that later. Right now I needed to perform some arousing alchemy. I needed to deliciously combine our scents.

Not a word was spoken as I unbuttoned my blouse and discarded it. I kicked off my shoes, then sat on the bed to pull off my socks. I smelt ripe as I pulled off my trousers. I could smell my arousal as it blended with my light apple fragrance. It was more tempting than hot apple pie and custard.

Pick up your copy today to read more and come back every day this week for more excerpts and the BIG Scentsual giveaway!