Birkenstocks and wool socks?

Somehow, somewhere, I've become more in tune with my eclectic side.  I don't know how it happened, when it happened or why it happened but, it did happen.

I think it started with a little Reiki, got encouraged by some soap, and now shoved over the edge by a small class on essential oils that I attended with the intention of improving my soap line.  Small soap lesson in 3...2...1 - the soap I currently produce contains fragrance oils which is a synthetic oil, or man made oil.  It's cheaper, more versatile, and can be made into any scent you'd like.  I'd like to get more natural and use some essential oils which are plant derived and open up my customer base just a little wider.

So, I'm in this class and I'm sniffing all of these oils, Clary Sage, Terragon, Nutmeg (which smells nothing of the nutmeg we think of) and Helichrysum (pain reliever).  Thinking to myself - this reeeeks!  Like this!  YULK!  I bought a few oils, took a few notes and went home eager to try these in some soap.  No big deal.

Only now, I don't just want to make soap with them.  I've been thinking about these oils and their amazing abilities.  I've been thinking about making candles with them.  And I've really been thinking about taking the Aromatherapist Certification class coming up in May.  Something is pulling me really hard in that direction!  I'm not a chemist - by any means!  But, I want to try so many things like what's the recipe for heartburn relief?  Is there something for Psoriasis or Eczema?  Athlete's foot?  Acne?  Digestive dramas?  And yes, there is one for baldness!  Can I put these in soap?  Shampoo?  Can I make a candle that burns away all of your stresses from the day?  I want to find out.

For now, I'm sticking to my brown loafers and athletic shoes, but if I do happen to end up a little overboard and you catch me in Birkenstocks and woolen socks, please send for help!