New York Bound

Tomorrow morning I am on a plane to New York! This will be my second reward trip I've earned through BeautiControl. What an amazing business! They've already sent me to South Beach and now New York. Next month I'll find out where the next trip is.

Some of you know this but for those of you who don't - in 2005, I was named Account Executive of the Year by the Memphis Advertising Federation. I was completely honored by this. Want to know what I got? A car? No. A trip? No. A raise? Absolutely not. I got this statue and my boss bought me a drink.


Yet, I shared the opportunity of buying skincare at a discount to 12 people and BeautiControl is sending me on an all expense paid trip to New York City! You can bet your behind I'm drinkin' the kool-aid they're passing out!

I'll be back in Memphis next Tuesday and I'll tell you all about my travels!

Love, hugs and kisses to you all!

Elizabeth

Life is good!

Life is good people. We have so much to be thankful for and we need to stop and take a moment to reflect. That's what I did this weekend. I have such a wonderful network of friends and family around me for which I am thankful.


This weekend, my nephew Caleb spent Friday night and all day Saturday with us. We had such a great time. His speech is getting better and he can carry on conversations now. He's just adorable. Here's a recent pic of him from Christmas.

We watched Toy Story all weekend. He calls it "Cowboy!" He's big into Cars and Spiderman. He loves to wear a cape and jump around the house.

It's amazing how much destruction such a little person can create in ones house. I was picking up Leggos and trucks forever Saturday after he left. But we wouldn't trade this experience for anything!


My spa business is going quite well. I've got a team that's working hard and nothing gives me more pleasure than watching each of them achieve their goals. This month, BeautiControl is giving away iPods for certain sales goals and I believe there will be 3 of us earning them! It's so much fun. We spa girls joke alot that if you sneeze, you get a present. BeautiControl showers us with lots of presents and money. I'm liking the money thing.

Next month I begin the DIQ (Director-In-Qualification) process which will lead me to promoting out to Director on August 1st. I'm so excited I can't see straight. The next 6 months will require a lot of hard work on my part and I'll gladly take you all on that journey with me through this blog.

Enjoy your week. Count your blessings and dream big!

Elizabeth

The Bottom Line

Tonight I was thinking about what I wanted to say in my blog and had so many ideas I couldn't pick which to talk about. Then a friend of mine sent this to me and I thought it was pretty powerful. It may seem a little harsh, but as they say, "The truth hurts." I wanted to share it with each of you.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Face it. Nobody owes you a living. What you achieve or fail to achieve in your lifetime is directly related to what you do or fail to do.

No one chooses his parents or childhood, but you can choose your own direction.

Everyone has problems and obstacles to overcome, but that too is relative to each individual.

Nothing is carved in stone. You can change anything in your life, if you want to badly enough.

Excuses are for losers. Those who take responsibility for their actions are the real winners in life.

Winners meet life's challenges head on, knowing there are no guarantees, and give it all they've got.

Never think it's too early or too late to begin. Time plays no favorites and will pass whether you act or not.

Take control of your life. Dare to dream and take risks. Compete. If you aren't willing to work for your goals, don't expect others to.

Believe in yourself.

New York, NY

Last night, I watched the NY Giants win their Championship game which will lead them to the SuperBowl. I was excited for their win because Donald and I will be in New York during the Super Bowl. Just like South Beach, BeautiControl is sending us to New York for an incentive trip. We'll be staying at the Park Central Hotel and enjoying the city for the first time. Neither Donald nor I have ever been the NY and we're so excited about it! While there we will enjoy a Broadway play, join the crowds for the Today Show, dine at the UN and eat some fantastic food!

Donald and I love to travel. While in a new city, we're open to seeing and doing as much as possible. Along with the Today Show, our dear friend Michelle Jones scored us some tickets to be audience members of the Montel Williams show! We're so excited. I'm hoping that the show that day is some amazing white-trash, who is my baby's daddy kind of show. Once I find out which show we're taping for, I'll update the blog so all of you can tune in! We're also going on a pizza tour that will take us all over NYC and let us sample some awesome pizzas. I'm just so excited!

We leave for NYC on Thursday, January 31st and return to Memphis Tuesday, February 5th. It'll be a blast and I'll definitely keep all of you posted!