Candybee Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I'm having one of those weeks. I just don't feel like making soap but I know I have to. I have 2 big orders coming up and they will wipe out a huge chunk of my stock so I have to keep up. Problem is, I am having one of those weeks I just don't feel like making any! Instead, I have been catching up on my yardwork and planting spring flowers and loving it! (Normally I hate yardwork and just do what needs to get done!) So in a way, the yardwork is working like a vacation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Amen sister! There's a part of me that says I need to get down there and do some work but the sunshine and the spring get in the way. Being on the treadmill is my problem. Even a hamster likes a rest on occasion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Yes, I get to feeling the same way so take 3 straight months off every year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonoma Roses Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I would enjoy the weather and give myself a few days off, if you can force yourself to measure out the oils in the evening then you will be ready to soap when you are more inspired. I understand that you have to make it, but I do so much better when I am not dreading it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Exactly! I don't like to make soap unless I am 100% focused on what I am doing. Since most of the week is gone anyway I just decided to wait until next week. Tomorrow I have to restock, label, and load soaps and supplies into the car for my Saturday market. I had a lovely day planting, weeding, feeding, and doing more gardening things! Its like a tonic. I am feeling rejuvenated! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 It's so nice to get a break from whatever you do on a daily basis. Glad to hear you got to enjoy time in the garden, it has a way of healing the soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 When I'm making and feel I HAVE to make for shows, or restocks, or whatever, that's when I am not very inspired to do it and have a hard time focusing. So yeah, know what you mean. The weather here the last 2 weeks or so have been fabulous! True springtime weather that we really haven't seen for more than a few days here and there for about 10 years, so I've really been enjoying it. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernie1 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 It's great you enjoyed gardening, a break from soaping can be rejuvenating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 Pawz Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 When something you enjoy doing becomes a chore its time to take a break. You won't enjoy your soaping as much if you feel like you "need" to do it , you'll know when your ready to get back to it. It might help to gather your ingrediants slowlly, put it all together a little at the time, I've done it that way when I felt like that, but its still gonna be there, so just wait to enjoy it when your ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I get tired of melting the pails of organic palm and blocks of cocoa and shea to stir and master batch. By extension i get sick of making soap before i even start. Once i force myself to start making the actual soap it's a breeze. I just have to talk myself into starting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I get tired of melting the pails of organic palm and blocks of cocoa and shea to stir and master batch. By extension i get sick of making soap before i even start. Once i force myself to start making the actual soap it's a breeze. I just have to talk myself into starting.This! For me, it's more the preparation and clean up, that I get tired of, not the actual making. If I had someone to make my masterbatch when needed, or do up my dishes after every soaping session, I'd probably make a LOT more soap... LOL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) This! For me, it's more the preparation and clean up, that I get tired of, not the actual making. If I had someone to make my masterbatch when needed, or do up my dishes after every soaping session, I'd probably make a LOT more soap... LOL OMG!!!! This!!!!! Lord do I hate prep and cleanup!!! That work just sucks all the fun out of soaping!! Edited May 2, 2015 by Candybee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Uh oh! Its Sunday and I am not getting that feeling of starting soaping this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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