Never use a candle warmer on carpet

I have been encouraged to share an incident that occurred several nights ago. In a sudden burst of inspiration, I felt it would be nice to re-arrange my bed-quarters. As I was plotting the position of my furniture, I was caught off balance and slightly bumped my bedside table. Although most would think nothing of this cautionary tale to this point, I will warn you that what is to come next is not pretty.
The small bump led to a huge catastrophe. Instantly I screamed in vain, and leaped out of the way (all the while trying to catch my balance) as the very large burnt orange, forest scented candle that was melting on my candle warmer came toppling to a gruesome splat on the white carpet. **Insert all sorts of unpleasant words of frustration here**
Seeping into the carpet, I could do nothing but watch the wax dry and examine the situation. It appeared as though I had murdered a small animal....wax, which now looked blood red against the white carpet, was everywhere. Ruining both pairs of fuzzy slippers, multiple magazines, and plenty of assorted papers.
Attempts at wax removal were somewhat successful, yet the dyes in the candle have stained the carpet. Room repositioning was then subject to murderous carpet space. The bed is covering the blunder for the moment. I will be replacing the carpet before I move. Dang.

February

My birthday turned out to be absolutely wonderful! I was pretty bummed that I was so far from everyone this year, yet Amber and Anet (Evan's mom), treated me to a wonderful girls day. We had pedicures done, and got henna. Andy (Evan's pop) made homemade chicken pot pie, as us girls baked cup cakes and pineapple upside down cake.
Alyssa had been out of town that weekend, so on Valentine's day we celebrated my birthday and each other's friendship with sushi!!! Yum!!!
Last weekend I went up to Solvang to see Carol, and fell in love with the Santa Ynez valley. It looks like Tuscany, and the entire feel is so European. I took the train into Santa Barbara where Carol picked me up. I felt like I was on Harry Potter, too fun! I had a great time and can't wait to go back.
Still no definite word on my job situation. I can potentially be going on tour in April, yet nothing has been officially offered as of yet.