Candle making night

Someone I used to know hated candles. He didn’t want me to burn them because he was convinced they left soot on the walls. I was pretty sure the soot came  from the smokey fireplace, but he said no. 

Whatever.

Now that I’m on my own I can burn all the candles I want. Shockingly, there’s no soot on the walls. 🤷🏻‍♀️

One of my solo adventures was to try something new in my area, and a friend of mine told me I just HAD to make a candle. Who am I to argue? 

I decided to go with my current favorite thing….. library scented candles. You know, the old creaky home library with the old books and the leather chairs. 

I got to pick 3 scents, so I went with leather, vanilla, and tobacco. I chose the order I wanted them in, good better and best, and measured them out. So much fun! 

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Then i chose my vessel. There weren’t too many choices so I went with basic white. 

I got my wicks lined up…. Mostly…..

The scent is ready to go!

The instructor dealt with the wax, which was fine with me! Everyone was much safer that way!

Then it was time to stir the scent in. This took forever. Or maybe it was 3 minutes. Same difference!

I may have also gotten a car freshener with the same scent. And ice cream. There was a Jeni’s in the same shopping center. It’s like a law that you have to stop if you’re nearby. I don’t make the rules!

Have you ever made a candle? 

HUB Cancer Survivor and Thriver Retreat

​I couldn’t believe it when I got an email from the 24 Foundation about their Cancer Survivor and Thriver Retreat. I received it because I’ve fundraised for them in the past. I filled out the form immediately, I just knew it was exactly what I needed. The event took place on this beautiful farm in Rock Hill, SC. The location was stunning and so peaceful.

They started off by providing us with breakfast. There were so many choices! We got to meet other survivors and thrivers, and learn about what to expect for the day. 

Our first activity after breakfast was a yoga class. We walked down to the creek area and set up on the turf. It was so peaceful and so beautiful, and the class was perfection. 

After yoga, it was time for a craft. We went up to the house and got to create our project on the porch. 

It was so peaceful, our instructor teaches at Levine for Cancer patients to have an outlet for all of the stress that goes with the diagnosis and the treatment. Afterwards, it was time for lunch. While we ate, some locals came and talked about healthy eating, and we did a taste test between fresh fruit from a local farm and the fruit you get at the grocery store. 

Our post lunch activity was a choice between a journaling exercise or a sound bath. I chose the sound bath because I’ve never done that before and I was curious. We were told that we should lay down and get comfy. That we might fall asleep. I couldn’t imagine that at all. We had yoga mats, plus a cozy blanket that was part of our gift bag. The floor was cold, but I  got comfy and the next thing I knew we were told to start sitting up. I slept through almost the whole thing! 

This was followed by some time back on the porch learning about services Levine provides for Cancer patients, most of which I had no idea! 

It really was the very best day, and so good for my soul. 24 Foundation did an amazing job, and I’m so grateful to them for this beautiful day that was all about us! 

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