Countdown to Wave 2: 72 Days | Today's Date: 4/30/07

[raebates]

I've missed you, too!

 

[yummybytes]

I am so excited/nervous to go!!!!
I am not going to sleep tonight at all.

 

[chefkristin]

Ear candling is a way to remove extra wax from your ear canal. It's basically rolled up parchment paper. I think it's sealed with wax or paraffin. It's shaped like a candle, with one end flat and the other pointed. My aesthetician (fancy word for person who helps you look and feel good) places the pointy end in my ear then lights the other end on fire. The capillary action (what draws the oil up through the wick of an oil candle) draws the wax from my ear into the paper. She does two candles in each ear.

Usually I have it done every six months or so. I had it done last month, but it had been over a year before that. I won't gross everyone out by explaining why, but she suggested I come back this month.

My cousin pointed out that I could save money by having The Furry Guy do it. You can purchase the candles in health food stores. However, my aesthetician dims the lights, has soft music playing, massages my face, and gives me water and a mint as I leave. I love The Furry Guy, but it just wouldn't be the same.

Ummm......I don't think I would like that much.

 

[smspamperedchef]

I"m Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Eeeeeeeexxxxxxxxccccccciiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttteeeeeeddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd!!!!

 

[KellyTheChef]

24 Hours from now I will be pulling out of my driveway!!

I just can't wait! Rae~ Is it humanly possible to EXPLODE from excitement? I know you have been on a full boil now for quite a while!

 

[pamperedgirl3]

Ummm......I don't think I would like that much.

It's actually not bad. My DH heard about that from people at work & bought some candles at a health food store. I did it for him. It's actually pretty cool--if you don't get grossed out by earwax! He's done it for me once or twice, but it does feel weird the first time you do it! But it doesn't hurt or anything.

 

[pamperedgirl3]

Ummm......I don't think I would like that much.

It's actually not bad. My DH heard about that from people at work & bought some candles at a health food store. I did it for him. It's actually pretty cool--if you don't get grossed out by earwax! He's done it for me once or twice, but it does feel weird the first time you do it! But it doesn't hurt or anything.

 

[pamperedgirl3]

Ummm......I don't think I would like that much.

It's actually not bad. My DH heard about that from people at work & bought some candles at a health food store. I did it for him. It's actually pretty cool--if you don't get grossed out by earwax! He's done it for me once or twice, but it does feel weird the first time you do it! But it doesn't hurt or anything.

 

[pamperedgirl3]

24 Hours from now I will be pulling out of my driveway!!

I just can't wait! Rae~ Is it humanly possible to EXPLODE from excitement? I know you have been on a full boil now for quite a while!

I know how you feel! I am so excited!!!!! I think I'm even more excited this year than last, which was my first conference. I can't wait to find out the new products. Plus I'm really looking forward to some great training! I'm really excited for when I come back. I have 2 shows next week & one the week after that. My first shows back last year had the greatest sales & bookings--and they were 2 weeks after conference b/c I went on vacation. I can't imagine how great they'll be RIGHT AFTER I get back & am still so excited.

I am really glad that you can choose 2 of the new fall products for August's special. Then I don't have to hide that excitement for the fall season until September!

 

[KellyTheChef]

This is my second conference as well (went in 2004) and I am sooooooooo much more excited too! I think I was excited last time, but nervousness won out! I am a "planner" so doing something totally new really freaks me out. This time, I know mostly what to expect, so my nerves aren't quite so bad.

Plus, the three ladies I am driving with and rooming with I love to pieces, so I know I will have a great time along with all of the things I will be learning for my business!

 

[GourmetGirl]

I am so excited that in 24 hours I will be in Chicago! Yahoo!!!!! and all I have to do in the next 24 hours is spend the day at work, pick up my clothes from being altered, go do a show, pack and leave! I am going to get it all done, I am going to get it all done, I am going to get it all done...

 

[KellyTheChef]

Alison~

You are one crazy girl to be doing all of that in one day! What time do you have to leave tomorrow?

 

[GourmetGirl]

I am leaving at 5:30am... flight leaves at 7:20

 

[GourmetGirl]

on the up side the host only lives like 10 minutes from where I work and I am packed and ready to go right now, so I think, scratch that, know I can do it all and maybe even grab some dinner!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Here's to a smooth flight so you can SLEEP, SLEEP, SLEEP! Sounds like you will need it!! LOL

 

[GourmetGirl]

and I think I know what I am bringing and already have my office supplies ready for the MnG... however I am supposed to leave for work in 15 minutes and still have to shower, so I better get on that Have a great day ladies and gents!

 

[GourmetGirl]

Thanks Kelly -- that's what I am hoping for as well! I'm sure I'll be back on here tonight to vent as I always get an adreneline rush from shows

 

[TerraOB83]

i think were leaving at 7am tomorrow, i know it doesnt take very long to get there

 

[janetupnorth]

and I think I know what I am bringing and already have my office supplies ready for the MnG... however I am supposed to leave for work in 15 minutes and still have to shower, so I better get on that Have a great day ladies and gents!

Alison - oh, I so need some of your organization right now. I'm usually prepped and ready but just not motivated...the housework that needs to be done is overwhelming me!

 

[janetupnorth]

i think were leaving at 7am tomorrow, i know it doesnt take very long to get there

Oh Terra, you're going to be hanging out half the day without us.

We're leaving here about 8:30 - won't hit Chicago until about dinnertime with our stops.

 

[GourmetGirl]

Janet, you can so do it! The only reason I am so organized is when I was putting off making booking calls on Sunday I got my house almost perfect, then last night did almost everything else (scrubbing, vacuuming, garbage, etc). However I did make those calls and made 17 of them before our pre-conference party! I got one august booking a few call when I get back from conference, 2 no thank you's, but invite me to your mystery host and a lot of answering machines...

 

[GourmetGirl]

Now I am off to shower... as much as I don't wanna go to work, I so need to as I don't have to go the rest of the week (yipee!!!)... and I'll probably only be a 1/2 hour late (of all things in the next 24 hours to be late for, I'll take work)

 

[crystalscookingnow]

I still haven't started packing.... I have a mani/pedi appt. at 2 today. Maybe I should get it done before that.

This past week has been crazy!

 

[nicki25]

I am leaving today at 6ish to head about an hour west of my house to spend the night at my moms and then I will be picked up there tomorrow morning. I have got my pillow gifts done for the family and just about everything else except packing. For some reason I just don't want to pack. I think it cause I can't decide what to take and just hoped it would end up in my suitcase. I am going to finish lunch then go pack!!!

 

[Shawnna]

My kids love ear candles. It makes their ears feel better and they can hear better. It is quite soothing.

 

[nicki25]

Ok, I have everything done to leave and I am not leaving for another hour and a half. Time is just going so slow, waiting to leave. I am getting more and more excited but it feels like it will take forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Ok, I have everything done to leave and I am not leaving for another hour and a half. Time is just going so slow, waiting to leave. I am getting more and more excited but it feels like it will take forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reminds you of waiting for Christmas morning as a 5 year old....huh?

 

[nicki25]

Reminds you of waiting for Christmas morning as a 5 year old....huh?

Yea, I can't Wait to LEAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am down to about 45 minutes. Gotta get the kids dinner that will take a little time. See you all soon!!!

 

[raebates]

Wow! You've all been busy!The ear candling is amazingly soothing, especially with the facial massage. You hear something that sounds like a crackling fire. My ears aren't itchy. It's great.Between that and the mani/pedi I got, complete with massage chair, I am feeling fabulously pampered and relaxed.

 

[GourmetGirl]

Rae I am so jealous of your relax-ness right now! I have had a tension headache all day! I know once my show is over tonight and I get home and get my suitcases packed things will be better...