Jenny Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 with making candles. I probably need help. I am a 24-year-old nursing student. I recently quit working as a legal assistant, and now that I am unemployed, I have the constant urge to make something creative. I guess sitting around studying all day, going to class, doing all the house chores, etc. is just not enough to keep my brain happy. It is very hard not going to work everyday (believe it or not.) I am happy to be able to focus on my studies, but at the same time I am constantly thinking about these CANDLES. I am trying not to spend my husband's hard earned money on my candle making obsession, since this is not what I am supposed to be focusing on! It is so hard to not have the expendible cash that I had before. Not that it was much, but it was SOMETHING. I am supposed to be focusing on my education! Ugh! I am feeding my habit right now with some freecycled baby food jars and left over supplies from past "candle supply shopping binges." I wish I had a ton of cash, so I could support this expensive hobby. I love making candles!!! I'm sure you are all right there with me on that note! Oh, and last night I went to a speaking on saving money, and one of the door prizes was a hand-poured candle in a jelly jar. Everytime, I see something like that, I think, "Man! I could have done that!"Sorry for the novel guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmhoneybear Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 LOL Welcome to the club! I am 3 years into this addiction and not sure I will ever stop...or care to! I have candles all over my house and make them almost daily. And I know exactly how you feel about not wanting to spend so much money on supplies, but if you are as lucky as I am, your hubby won't care one bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 Thankfully, he likes my candle hobby! Money is just tight right now, so that is why I am trying to "make do." It's fun to see what I can come up with. I will post some pics soon. Today, I am making some small Love Spell apothecary jar candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Hello, Jenny!Don't worry too much about your obsession. Once you start working as a nurse, the candle-making obsession will come in handy.I've been an ICU nurse for over 15 years. Making candles (actually tarts for now because wicking can be a real PITA) has been a great help dealing with the stress we face on a nearly daily basis.So stick with the candles - but don't neglect your studies! One day you'll be happy you became obsessed with this addictive hpbby:cheesy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 LOL! Welcome to the board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Welcome to your new obsession... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanncat18 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Mom baby nurse here too...the candle making hasn't been as frequent lately because of my 20 month old. I can't make them during the day because she will get into stuff in my basement/shop. Oh and I am afraid of the Hobo spiders in my basement...need to spray again. I am making a lot of tart gift baskets with tart warmers for christmas. Good luck with nursing school...so glad I am done with that. And welcome to the obsession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Thanks guys. Good to know I am not the only one! Good to know I will have something to calm my nerves after a long hard day working as a nurse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaD Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 It's an addiction that never goes away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Welcome to the board and your new hobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldehearth Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Welcome!!Well at you're using baby food jars and not bringing home empty pill bottles or lab glass containers from work to feed your habit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy123 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Yep welcome :yay:to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Welcome Jenny! I am in my last semester of nursing school, getting ready to get my BSN. I've been a soapmaker for many years and was happy with running my little hobby business doing that. Now, for whatever reason, I've decided I want/need to venture into candles, as well.I am married to a wonderful police officer husband and have 4 kids (16, 14, 10 and just 1--yep, just 1---Surprise!). Between family and school and working part time I have zero time for anything, but I want to start making candles. How crazy is that?You've come to the right place. Noone will understand your addiction like the rest of us. :rolleyes2~Julia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiksWaxNWicks Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 You wanna talk addiction....I asked my Mother for a case of wax for my birthday LOLand she bought me one!!!! roflmao :laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 You wanna talk addiction....I asked my Mother for a case of wax for my birthday LOLand she bought me one!!!! roflmao :laugh2:I just love this one! Yup, you're addicted!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luinousglow Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I am a nurse too in home health...What is up with all the nurses making candles here? I think it is pretty funny...Maybe there is a creative link in our brains somewhere that wants us to create and help others...I am glad u r enjoying your new obsession. It is truly a fun, yet expensive hobby!!BelindaLuminous Glow Candles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmeroo Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 You wanna talk addiction....I asked my Mother for a case of wax for my birthday LOLand she bought me one!!!! roflmao :laugh2:Great idea! Do anniversaries count,mine is in January! LOL!Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Hello, Belinda!From a nurse to a nurse, I say that in my case it is a question of "balance", shall we say? I do not like my job and making tarts is a good way to kind of "forget about it for now". You see, after 15 years I decided to try home health....... bad decision on my part! Thought I'd change my mind after a few weeks or months, but again I was wrong. So now I'm seriously, seriously, seriously considering going back to my beloved ICU. For me, the actual home health work is boring, the paperwork unbelievable, and the company I work for loves to nickel-and-dime:mad:. Hats off to the nurses who work in home care for they do provide great care, but give me ventilators, the latest hemodynamics equipment, open chests, etc. etc., and I feel right at home.How long have you been playing with candles? TTYL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Nope, not yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Not yet to bringing home glass bottles, etc. from work! I think you are right about the creative thing with nurses. There has to be some kind of escape from the madness! I've been away from the board for a while. It's been crazy for a while. Moving is SUCH a chore!!! We are finally in our house! Can't say it's all organized though! What a disaster. I've got to get it together so that I can get back into the candlemaking game. I have MISSED it! Hubby and I had to move out of our apt. on Dec. 30, and our closing got pushed back!!! We moved in with the MIL for a week! So glad we are finally getting settled, and life is getting closer to normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Hello, Belinda! Hats off to the nurses who work in home care for they do provide great care, but give me ventilators, the latest hemodynamics equipment, open chests, etc. etc., and I feel right at home.I've been an EMT for over 10 years. Give me a Defib, combi-tube, bag-valve mask & I'm flying high on adrenaline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pristina Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Hello, my name is Christina and I'm addicted to making things such as candles, soap, air fresheners, etc...hehe:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 everyone here is a little candle crazy...My teen daughter said to me "All you care about is candles and being on the internet on that forum!!!" Ha HaI love it!:)Kyme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 IWantItGreen, I'm right there with you. After well over 15 years in ICU/ER/flight nrsg., I decided to give Home Health a try... big mistake, it just isn't for me. Hats off to the nurses who do Home Health. Hats off to all nurses, in fact, regardless of their specialty, but I'm returning to my beloved ICU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 It's a healthy addiction, sort of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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