Another Birthday has passed

What a great birthday I had this weekend. We began Saturday night with the Jill Scott concert. I, Donald, Tino and Brandon all went to the concert and had a great time! Tino and I got a little intoxicated but then again, we were celebrating. Here's some pictures I took with my camera phone:



We had 5th row seats, smack dab in the middle of the Orpheum. It was awesome! After the concert we went to Blue Fin for some sushi and yes, more drinks. We rang in my birthday at midnight toasting to good health and good friends. It was such a great time.

Then on Sunday, we went over to my in-laws house and had lunch and my personal favorite, apple pie. They showered me with great gifts. I'm so lucky to have such a great family. We then watched Memphis pound the Texas Longhorns. I just knew my good friend Danny Giffen was weeping after the game was over so I held off calling them to gloat.

Then we went shopping and met up with my mom. My mother is now into making her own jewelry so she made me a gorgeous necklace and matching bracelet. All day long, my phone rang with friends and family wishing me a Happy Birthday. One of my friends, Ryan Rhea, who is an awesome guitarist, played Happy Birthday on his guitar for me. It was so awesome! And many others sang to me. All in all, it was a good day. I couldn't have asked for a better one.

So I'm signing off, now 33 years of age. Love, hugs and kisses to you all!

Elizabeth

The number 33

Have any of you ever noticed that some numbers play a significant role in your life? When I saw the previews for the movie Number 23 with Jim Carrey, I was so curious about its concept and went to see it. Ok, now I'm not that obsessed with the number 33 but it has followed me through my life. I was born at 5:33 in the morning, my high school basketball jersey (and just about all of my other sport jerseys) bore the number 33, I seem to check the clock every day at 3:30 on the dot, 3 seems to be the luckiest number in my life and this Sunday, on 3/30 I will turn 33 years old. Which leads me to believe that this will be my best year yet! I've always had a "feeling" about this year. So far it's been a good one and I believe it'll only get better.

So maybe I am a little crazy. Those of you who know me probably already know this. But I'm ok with it! And really, that's all that matters right? This is going to be a great year for me and I hope that all of you have a great one as well!

Spring is finally here!

Spring is finally here. We Memphians know not to put away the sweaters just yet in fear of one more good cold snap before true humid, hot weather appears. But the weather is so gorgeous today you can't help but roll down the windows, turn up the radio and sing at the top of your lungs. Well, at least that's what I do when the weather is gorgeous like this.

Spring is a time for creating new things. Cleaning out the old and making way for new things. This afternoon I spent cleaning the grout in my bathroom. Doesn't sound very fun but seeing a clean bathroom gives me great pleasure. I opened the window and let some fresh air in and my spirit soared.

This morning I went with Blair to help her do the makeup for a bridal party that are some of her friends. Nothing like a wedding to kick off spring! The birth of a new relationship. The couple is quite young and I send lots of love and prayers towards the heavens to bless their relationship as they grow together.

My business is growing. Each day I challenge myself to meet new people and see whose lives I can bless. It's fun to watch my team grow with each passing day and share in their accomplishments.

So as Spring is entering your life, take some time to reflect on what's new and growing in your life. Prepare yourself to embrace the new events that are on their way to you. Some events will be grand and some not so grand but rest assured, both will provide you with personal growth.

Love, hugs and kisses to you all.

Elizabeth

I'm loving this new "job"!

Being a Lady of Leisure is a tough one. Today I sat outside in this beautiful weather we're having, made some phone calls to the hostesses of this weekend's spas. At lunch I joined some ladies from Prom Hannahan's team. We had such a good visit and I was inspired! What an amazing job I have where I get to spend time with positive people. I love it!

Tomorrow, I'll spend the afternoon at the zoo with one of my friends and consultants Erin Fudge. Everyday provides a new excitement and no two days are alike. I'm lovin' it!

There's wisdom in Kermit the Frog

This morning I was flipping through one of my favorite books "It's Not Easy Being Green and Other Things to Consider." This is a book of quotes from Jim Henson, the Muppets and many of his friends. When Caleb was a baby I would read these quotes to him while I was feeding him. I need to continue reading these quotes to him because there is a lot of wisdom in this book. Here's a quote from Kermit that I felt was so appropriate for me and my spa girlfriends:

Yeah, well, I've got a dream, too. But it's about singing and dancing and making people happy. That's the kind of dream that gets better the more people you share it with. And, well, I've found a whole bunch of friends who have the same dream. And it kind of makes us like a family.

I love it! I used to feel guilty about the amount of income I made in the corporate world. I felt I was overpaid for what I did when I would come across teachers who were shaping young lives and they were making half of what I did. I constantly gave at my church and continue to help out with MDA but I still couldn't shake this "guilt" I had. But with BeautiControl, I have the luxury of sharing this amazing gift with everyone I know. It could be the gift of relaxation, amazing products or a new career. But I can offer each of those to everyone and regardless of which they choose, make their lives better. And I can still earn an amazing income and travel around the world just as I have always dreamed. I have found my calling.

What is happiness?

Sounds like a pretty deep topic, huh? My most recent MySpace blog I talked about the weather and I was told that was quite a boring subject. So I dug deep and decided to write today about happiness. What is happiness? I believe it's different for each individual but once you figure out what it is for you, it can be quite powerful.

So what is happiness for me? There are so many big things and small things. It could be as simple as hearing my nephew Caleb laugh at me making silly faces, or even him simply saying to me "Tia, I want to hold you." You know I snatch him up immediately when he says that. I fear that the time is coming near when he'll think that kisses from Tia are gross so I'm trying to get in as many as I can now.

Music - to me, that is what happiness is. Give me a good soulful song with powerful lyrics any day. That'll pick me up out of a foul mood in an instant. Isn't it amazing how songs can take you back to a specific memory? Every time I hear Stone Temple Pilots Interstate Love Song, I'm immediately whisked back to 1993. I'm driving my Ford Bronco across Shelby Farms, passing the buffalo, the windows are down and my hand is out the window. And, of course, I'm singing at the top of my lungs. And don't get me started on the Rev. Al Green and Otis Redding. WOW! My dear friend Chris used to tell me that I was an old black man trapped in a white woman's body. I love me some soul music. Every time I hear "These Arms of Mine" I just want to cry.

But then there's the big things, hearing my family and friends tell me they love me. Saying "I love you" is such a powerful thing to say to a person and it makes me smile anytime I hear it or say it. I feel so unbelievably blessed in my life. I have an amazing network of friends that I tell on a regular basis that I love them. As many of you know, my father passed away when I was 16 years old. Every single day of my life, he told me he loved me. At least a minimum of twice a day. Often it was more than that. When he passed, that was the largest void in my life. Having someone tell me that they loved me. Today alone I had 4 different people tell me that they loved me and only 2 were related or required to do so!

So what is happiness? Each day, something new comes in my life that makes me happy. I challenge each of you to discover what makes you happy. And once you figure it out - embrace it and make it repeat itself often.

Return from the Big D

Last night, we returned from Dallas where we spent an exciting weekend filled with positivity, energy and great new products! This was our annual Leadership Conference which is open to consultants who are Unit VIPs and above. It was absolutely amazing! Talk about Drinkin' the Kool-aid! Everyone was positive and uplifting. It was a breath of fresh air. We heard from amazing leaders in our company, witnessed a Director receive her Lexus, learned about our new repair product Tight, Firm and Fill and the City Garden product line!

Here's some information for you on the City Garden products:
Bath and Shower Creme

Feel your senses awaken as you envelop yourself in our lavish, creamy lather of soothing floral extracts that soften and detoxify your skin, leaving your body velvety smooth and delicately scented.

Body Creme
Our lush, hydrating creme feels like a kiss from heaven as it softens and replenishes your skin. Rich moisturizers and flower extracts leave you smooth to the touch and scented lightly with floral essences.

Silk Body Mist
Light, floral fragrances gently float over your skin as the cooling mist softens and moisturizes, leaving you feeling feminine and silky. Massage the mist lightly into your skin for a smooth, lustrous finish.

Lip Balm
Dermatologist sensitivity and allergy tested. Moisturize and hydrate your lips with this glossy, botanical lip balm. Mango butter, evening primrose oil and vitamin E soften and condition your lips and help protect them from chapping.

And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, they told us that our next incentive trip destination is New Orleans! How amazing is that? I've been to New Orleans several times but when you travel with BeautiControl, it's free! So that'll be a first for me.

This company is amazing! If you'd like to see more of our fun pictures from Leadership, click here.

Check this blog for updates!

Elizabeth