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Boxing up the drobe... see you guys down the road!

post #1 of 36
2/28/06 at 11:49pm
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Guys,

I'm really a mess. It doesn't bear going into, but I hate my life right now and I'm desperate to turn things around.

I've made a list of things to do, and one of them is to put ALL of my fragrances except maybe 10, into a big box, tape it up, put it somewhere far away, and not touch it for at least a month. I'm also going to be staying away from Basenotes for at least a month. I just need to focus on my direction. This stuff is a distraction that I need to avoid.

I've made up my mind to ban myself from B'notes until April 1st-So If you see me around here, even so much as logging in, please kick my ass real good.

Here are the ten fragrances I'm keeping for work and going out, while I put the others into storage:

*YSL-Live Jazz
*Jo Malone-Amber and Lavender
*CdG-Odeur 53
*CdG-Avignon
*Paul Smith London
*Guerlain Vetiver
*Creed OV
*CdG-Dry Clean
*Helmut Lang-Cuiron
*L'Artisan-Passage D'Enfer
(hey, pretty decent for a desert island ten- I purposely had to leave out stuff like Kouros because it could cause a Basenotes relapse! )

So, in advance, Happy St. Patrick's Day to all you GIT fans.

It's funny, now that I think about what today is...Mardi Gras (And here in St. Louis, the third largest celebration of Mardi Gras after Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans). So I guess, coincidentally, I'm giving up fragrances and Basenotes for Lent (Even though I'm not religious anymore). So I guess I'll make it official and stay away til Easter at least. Put it this way, I'm not coming back until I get a few serious things ironed out. It may be an indefinite amount of time. I don't know.

Time for me to roll up my sleeves and get to work. I'll really miss you guys and girls.

Peace out, smell ya' later!
xoxo
Indie Guy
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post #2 of 36
3/1/06 at 12:09am
Good luck Indie. I'll miss your stories. Hope to see you back soon.

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post #3 of 36
3/1/06 at 12:14am
Best of luck to you too, Indie. I'm thinking of probably taking a month off, too. :-/
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post #4 of 36
3/1/06 at 12:18am
Best of luck, Indie. Â*I hope things work out well for you.
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post #5 of 36
3/1/06 at 12:32am
Good Luck, Indie. I'll miss your stories. Oh, and v. good choices of fragrances.
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post #6 of 36
3/1/06 at 1:27am
It sounds like a sort of Lent after Mardi Gras...
I hope it will help you to find out your way!
Good luck Ted!
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post #7 of 36
3/1/06 at 1:48am
Good luck!

Why don't you put ALL your frags away for a month and give not only your soul, but also your nose a good spring cleaning??????

: : : :
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post #8 of 36
3/1/06 at 2:43am
Good luck and see you later then.
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post #9 of 36
3/1/06 at 2:56am
Stay focused and good luck!
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post #10 of 36
3/1/06 at 3:15am
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It's curious indeed that you have decided to start your retreat on Ash Wednesday!
Is Basenotes becoming some sort of religion? You've given me something to think about!

Anyway, I hope this period of reflection does you good. Will be waiting for your comeback.
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post #11 of 36
3/1/06 at 4:35am
No worries...everyone needs a break from something dude...take care and see ya when I see ya.
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post #12 of 36
3/1/06 at 4:47am
Good Luck. I hope you work everything out ok. You will be missed. Hope to see ya back sooner rather than later.
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post #13 of 36
3/1/06 at 7:08am
Goodbye Indie - We look forward to your return!
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post #14 of 36
3/1/06 at 7:12am
Bye Indie-
every time I wear Rive Gauche, I'll think of you!
-Phil
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post #15 of 36
3/1/06 at 7:15am
Peace, Indie. Stay in the day and you'll be great. Nothing to worry about tomorrow, all you have is today, make it a great one. Be brilliant.
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post #16 of 36
3/1/06 at 7:22am
Good Luck bro.
Do what you have to, but please come back - I and I know many others love your stories and you are one of our most valuable members.
Godspeed
-Matt
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post #17 of 36
3/1/06 at 7:38am
That is the only problem with Basenotes - it's got such an interesting, diverse, pleasant and generally good willed crowd - that it is very easy for it to at times become a mechanism for procrastination in one's life.

I'm concerned that you say you hate your life - while no doubt there are always some things that could be better or a lot better in it, I think it important that you also acknowledge that plenty of good things do happen in it, as evidenced by the bits of it you've shared with us.

Best wishes,
Renato
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post #18 of 36
3/1/06 at 8:14am
Good luck and come back soon !
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post #19 of 36
3/1/06 at 9:12am
I will miss you...

Until we meet again...Goodluck...
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post #20 of 36
3/1/06 at 9:14am
Take care, bud. Catch you on the flip-flop.

PEACE!! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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post #21 of 36
3/1/06 at 10:28am
Godobye, Indie...hope to see you back soon so I can hear more of your wonderful stories!
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post #22 of 36
3/1/06 at 10:42am
Good Luck Indie,and please in this period Â*don`t listen Joy Division you know his hipnotic influence ;D.

Best regards
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post #23 of 36
3/1/06 at 11:57am
Good luck Indie. I am going through a really rough time in my life right now at the moment as well, so i know how you feel. You just gotta keep your chin up and keep on going man, that's one thing i've learned...Another thing i've learned is that no matter what, no one can help you but yourself, and it seems like you're doing a good job with that by trying to change things yourself. Troubles will come...and they will pass.
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post #24 of 36
3/1/06 at 12:10pm
Take care of your life and hope to see you around soon!
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post #25 of 36
3/1/06 at 1:08pm
Hope it all works out for you.
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post #26 of 36
3/1/06 at 1:29pm
Indie, if you can turn your life around in 30 days you need to write a book.

Happiness is like a butterfly, becoming more elusive as you pursue it. Turn your attention to other things, and it will come to sit on your shoulder.


Loosely quoted from either Henry David or Ralph Waldo





Except, if its a thirty day program at a rehab treatment center, that can work.
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post #27 of 36
3/1/06 at 2:38pm
Good Luck Indie, sort out what you need to sort out, and come back when you are ready. We will be here for you when you come back and will welcome you with open arms

Best Wishes

Maisonstinky
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post #28 of 36
3/1/06 at 2:54pm
I enjoy reading your posts, and look forward to doing it again.
Life can be messy sometimes. Good luck sorting it out, and take care!
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post #29 of 36
3/1/06 at 3:06pm
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Except, if its a thirty day program at a rehab treatment center, that can work.

Is this based on personal experience?
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post #30 of 36
3/1/06 at 6:52pm
Good luck dude and come back soon.
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post #31 of 36
3/1/06 at 6:59pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by dcampen

Quote:
Except, if its a thirty day program at a rehab treatment center, that can work.

Is this based on personal experience?



YUP.
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post #32 of 36
3/1/06 at 7:24pm
Take care, Indie. Â*You'll be missed! Â*
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post #33 of 36
3/1/06 at 7:44pm
Indie,

As always, take care of yourself.....I feel you are making a good choice. Take a little time away. Step back. Rethink. Hey man, whatever it takes. Be true to yourself......be true to those around you. You'll be fine.

Yes, I definitely will miss your presence here: The stories, the insinghts.........but believe me, I believe you are always welcome here at Basenotes. I know it's not my place to speak for the whole comminity, but you are a truly unique and wonderful part of the Basenotes family. And being family means provide support and understanding, as well as love. And we love 'ya, man!!

When you're good and ready, Ted.......stop on by and join us. You know we'll always save you a place here!!



Best of luck always!!


Rich.
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post #34 of 36
3/1/06 at 9:31pm
Indie, good thoughts are sent your way.
Ive enjoyed reading your thoughtful and straight up insights on scents and life in general, refreshing.

Hope youre back here posting again after the transition.

Best Regards.

(better read this soon, I'll be back to edit all this out later)
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post #35 of 36
3/1/06 at 9:39pm
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Originally Posted by Dave_D


(better read this soon, I'll be back to edit all this out later)

how come?
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post #36 of 36
3/2/06 at 3:14pm
Live Jazz?? Are you serious??! I don`t think that should belong anyones top 10.

Anyway, you belong to Basenotes - come back!
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