This! So much this!
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Ok, am responding to my own post, definite saddo thing to do. But I was thinking about it, and the fact is that this *is* a community, if you stick around and post for long enough. After reading thousands of posts, I feel like I sort of know many of the posters here. I know their styles, some are more politic than others, but input from the old-timers is always good, no matter how it is delivered (I use the term "old-timers" advisedly, at 52 I am probably older than many/most of you.)
Don't know what to say about the selling thing, I think it is a terrible idea unless you have been doing it for a year. The soaps change so much, they have their own minds about how they want to end up. I am 4 months out and tweaking all the time, carefully and one ingredient at a time.
I don't think that making soaps you are ultimately happy with can happen fast (or at least that you really know that) although it is faster if you get good advice. Although I get how much pressure there may be on someone who has discovered that they love soapmaking, thinks they have a no-fail first time out and needs to pay childcare expenses or a mortgage. I guess I would say, be truly mindful.
Don't know what to say about the selling thing, I think it is a terrible idea unless you have been doing it for a year. The soaps change so much, they have their own minds about how they want to end up. I am 4 months out and tweaking all the time, carefully and one ingredient at a time.
I don't think that making soaps you are ultimately happy with can happen fast (or at least that you really know that) although it is faster if you get good advice. Although I get how much pressure there may be on someone who has discovered that they love soapmaking, thinks they have a no-fail first time out and needs to pay childcare expenses or a mortgage. I guess I would say, be truly mindful.
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LBussy
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I turn 50 this year so I'm not far up the hill from you. :wave:
Dang, it's a steep hill in some ways, Lee. I still look and (usually) feel pretty young, but the number is weird to deal with.
Edited to add: Apropos of nothing soap related, but connected to feeling old. I have been watching back episodes of "Parenthood" on Netflix, and this actor, Josh Stamberg, has popped up, he seems to show up constantly on TV these days as the hunky, 40-something romantic interest.
I typed up that guy's college applications because his mom was my boss when I was in my early/mid 20's, I really resented having to do it (*so* not work related, and it was in a place where people did not usually pull rank like that.) Every time I see him I think of him standing outside my cube as a sort of hulking, silent, football playerish high school kid. It really upsets the believability factor for me *and* makes me feel old. Weird, the things that do that.
Edited to add: Apropos of nothing soap related, but connected to feeling old. I have been watching back episodes of "Parenthood" on Netflix, and this actor, Josh Stamberg, has popped up, he seems to show up constantly on TV these days as the hunky, 40-something romantic interest.
I typed up that guy's college applications because his mom was my boss when I was in my early/mid 20's, I really resented having to do it (*so* not work related, and it was in a place where people did not usually pull rank like that.) Every time I see him I think of him standing outside my cube as a sort of hulking, silent, football playerish high school kid. It really upsets the believability factor for me *and* makes me feel old. Weird, the things that do that.
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I'll be 59 in a week and a half. I am kinda in awe of that every time I really look at it. 59 Where the hell did all that time go?
As for community yes, this is a wonderful soaping community. I love forums, and for soaps, this is the best.
As for community yes, this is a wonderful soaping community. I love forums, and for soaps, this is the best.
Yeah, I'll be 59 this month too. We can commiserate, Ann -- I don't know where time went either.
I know, it is so corny, you used to hear "old" people say "blink and it is gone". And then it happens to you! Although I am kind of glad I don't have to go through my 20's and part of the 30's again.
snappyllama
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I'd like my 18 year old body back, but I'd like to keep my brain as-of five years ago (before I started forgetting where I parked my car). Now if only I could remember where I left that genie lamp...
Hitting 35 this year and wouldn't swap mind or body for my younger self - healthier and happier than I have ever been.
But I guess that makes me a whipper-snapper here
But I guess that makes me a whipper-snapper here
Dahila
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I am 60 and probably the oldest one
It is nice to know that the most valuable posters are in my age range. Now I feel at home. I have theory that for older people earth moves faster:sad: Year is like 15 minutes..........
It is nice to know that the most valuable posters are in my age range. Now I feel at home. I have theory that for older people earth moves faster:sad: Year is like 15 minutes..........Well, guys...I am 52, and was happily preparing "someday" to be a grandmother. I felt old, I thought old. It really is sad when you get old in your brain. However, don't give up hope. I have been divorced since 1998, and happily so, swore off of men LONG ago.
However, last weekend I got the shock of my life when my very dear friend of 3 + years told me that he thought we were more than friends. My mind was absolutely blown. Suddenly the floodgates were open. Suddenly everything I thought I never needed or wanted in my life was possible again. I am now happily engaged to my best friend, and trying to get our lives in order to marry and me to move to Texas. Since this has been less than a week, we have no dates set, but it will happen, and I no longer feel old in the least.
However, last weekend I got the shock of my life when my very dear friend of 3 + years told me that he thought we were more than friends. My mind was absolutely blown. Suddenly the floodgates were open. Suddenly everything I thought I never needed or wanted in my life was possible again. I am now happily engaged to my best friend, and trying to get our lives in order to marry and me to move to Texas. Since this has been less than a week, we have no dates set, but it will happen, and I no longer feel old in the least.
LBussy
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Congratulations Susie!
Nope Gottcha beat, 66 hereI am 60 and probably the oldest one
Congratulations Susie, life can definetly take many turns. I wish you all the best and your are still a youngster!!
Oh, THAT's what you meant when you said in another post that your life was all topsy-turvy, but in a good way. BEST WISHES to you both!!!!
snappyllama
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Congratulations Susie!
Dahila
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Congrats Susie; may sun always shine on you, and your days shall be filled by happiness.
When you love someone all your saved up wishes start coming out
When you love someone all your saved up wishes start coming out
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Well I am a young one at 37, but I am also a grandma thanks to step kids.
And congratulations Susie! What a beautiful chaos to be in!
And congratulations Susie! What a beautiful chaos to be in!
lpstephy85
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Congrats, Susie! Love always finds its way, especially when you're not looking for it.
