Warning: Do Not Leave Candle Unattended

I am so glad they put that warming on candles. This weekend while I was unpacking I came to a box of candles so I decided to light one up. As the day progressed I kept doing other things and later while I was on the phone with my cell phone provider my smoke detector beeped once, at first I didn't pay any attention because I was trying to take care of an issue but then it beeped again, and then it just kept beeping so I turned around and I look at my coffee table and there on top of my favorite tray was a little fire caused by the candle I was burning. The fire was self contained in the candle holder that came with the candle. Well, it was self contained until I tried to put it out. First I started to fan it with some files laying on the floor, then I threw a glass of water and that only managed to make the fire bigger and the candle holder shatter. After all was said and done I had wax all over the tray, pieces of glass everywhere and a horrible smell in my new place.

To make things worse, I screamed like a little girl while I was on the phone with my cell phone provider. I will say, that was the best service I have ever had from Cingular, she had to call me back several times to take care of the issue and each time she asked me if I was okay and if my place had stopped smelling. Because of this I am nominating Alex Mendoza with Cingular for Best Customer Support of the Year.

And yes, the smell is gone. It is now safe to come and visit me.