Happy Monday to you all. I was flipping through a magazine and came across one of my favorite quotes that I had forgotten all about. I just wanted to share it with you.
"If you live to be a hundred; I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you."
Winnie the Pooh
Go right now and tell the people you love how much you appreciate them! Go on!
Elizabeth
Monday, April 21, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Happy Hump Day!
Today is Wednesday, April 16th. Thank goodness my taxes are done. Let me tell you, I am drinkin' some BeautiControl kool-aid! Donald and I have owned our house for almost 6 years and have been married for almost 5 years and until BeautiControl came along, we always paid back in to the IRS each tax season. I believe the most we paid in was about $2,200. But apparently we "made too much money" and didn't have kids so we always paid in. This is my third tax season with BeautiControl and we've always received back money from the IRS. This year we're getting back $3,844! Can you believe it? I'm loving my little tax deduction.
My business is going well. My team is doing a "marketing campaign" where we call offices and book office spas. So far so good. Today is day #2 and we'll book a bunch today. Our first day we booked 3 on the spot! So our calendars and pockets will be full.
Today, my cousin Sarah is closing on my Aunt Margaret's house. It's so bitter sweet. Aunt Margaret passed away 3 years ago and we recently put her house on the market. It sold quite quickly. I'm glad that the house will be lived in and loved but it was sad to leave it yesterday. As you all know, I've lived in Memphis almost my whole life. I moved around a lot (all within the city of Memphis) and Aunt Margaret's home was the same the whole time. She owned the house for 38 years. I always felt at home in her house. We have fond memories of family gatherings and spent many holidays celebrating in that house. So today we say goodbye to the Verne house and hello to many years of remembering all the fun we had there.
I'm going now. Got to get ready for my team to come over and make calls with me. I hope all of you have a wonderful Wednesday!
My business is going well. My team is doing a "marketing campaign" where we call offices and book office spas. So far so good. Today is day #2 and we'll book a bunch today. Our first day we booked 3 on the spot! So our calendars and pockets will be full.
Today, my cousin Sarah is closing on my Aunt Margaret's house. It's so bitter sweet. Aunt Margaret passed away 3 years ago and we recently put her house on the market. It sold quite quickly. I'm glad that the house will be lived in and loved but it was sad to leave it yesterday. As you all know, I've lived in Memphis almost my whole life. I moved around a lot (all within the city of Memphis) and Aunt Margaret's home was the same the whole time. She owned the house for 38 years. I always felt at home in her house. We have fond memories of family gatherings and spent many holidays celebrating in that house. So today we say goodbye to the Verne house and hello to many years of remembering all the fun we had there.
I'm going now. Got to get ready for my team to come over and make calls with me. I hope all of you have a wonderful Wednesday!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Another "3"
Three years ago today, my life changed. I became an aunt. I was honored when my sister asked me to be her birthing partner. We went through all of the classes together. Well, I conveniently had to go out of town the week of the class which talked about epidurals - I sent Donald to that one. But we went through it all together. Once a week, Amanda would spend the night with us and I would lay my head on her thigh and talk to Caleb. I'd tell him how much I loved him, what was going on in college basketball, what kind of things we were going to do when he got bigger - anything so he'd recognize my voice.
The day he was born, we ended up having to have a C-section. Amanda was not dilating and so we just decided to go through with the C-section. Luckily for me, they asked me to wait outside the operating room while they gave her the epidural. The called me in, I went "behind the sheet" by my sister's head. I stayed there will her and held her hand while they opened her up. Then they called me just as they were about to pull Caleb out. I don't even remember the grossness of it all. I was snapping pictures and crying all at the same time. He was slimy but the most beautiful slimy thing I had ever seen.
Before the delivery, my sister had discussed with me that she wanted me near Caleb while they finished up with her. So I went to stand next to Caleb while the nurse cleaned him up. I was happily snapping pictures until this big nurse snaps at me and says "No more pictures!" She laid Caleb down and started to resuscitate him. You see, Caleb was a month early and those of you who have kids know about those "wimpy white boys". Their lungs are the last to develop that's why they're considered so wimpy. I just starred at what was going on. I tried to be quiet so Amanda wouldn't know what was going on. It took them a few minutes to get him breathing again and when they did, he let out a scream that was so big. I cried like a baby. Hell, I'm crying now just thinking about it.
They kept our little wimpy white boy in the NICU for 8 hours. Luckily I had the "bracelet" which allowed me access to him so I would take pictures of him and bring it back to my sister for her to see. When we did finally get to see him, we didn't let him leave our side.
So Happy Birthday to my little man Caleb Matthew. Today you are 3 and that's such a wonderful age. You still laugh when I hide behind a sheet and then pop out and yell Boo! You get excited to see race cars. You still love to go to the zoo with me! I've had so much fun getting to know you these past three years. My heart melts every time you hug me, kiss me, call me Tia or tell me you love me. I would do anything for you and I look forward to watching you grow into a man.
The day he was born, we ended up having to have a C-section. Amanda was not dilating and so we just decided to go through with the C-section. Luckily for me, they asked me to wait outside the operating room while they gave her the epidural. The called me in, I went "behind the sheet" by my sister's head. I stayed there will her and held her hand while they opened her up. Then they called me just as they were about to pull Caleb out. I don't even remember the grossness of it all. I was snapping pictures and crying all at the same time. He was slimy but the most beautiful slimy thing I had ever seen.
Before the delivery, my sister had discussed with me that she wanted me near Caleb while they finished up with her. So I went to stand next to Caleb while the nurse cleaned him up. I was happily snapping pictures until this big nurse snaps at me and says "No more pictures!" She laid Caleb down and started to resuscitate him. You see, Caleb was a month early and those of you who have kids know about those "wimpy white boys". Their lungs are the last to develop that's why they're considered so wimpy. I just starred at what was going on. I tried to be quiet so Amanda wouldn't know what was going on. It took them a few minutes to get him breathing again and when they did, he let out a scream that was so big. I cried like a baby. Hell, I'm crying now just thinking about it.
They kept our little wimpy white boy in the NICU for 8 hours. Luckily I had the "bracelet" which allowed me access to him so I would take pictures of him and bring it back to my sister for her to see. When we did finally get to see him, we didn't let him leave our side.
So Happy Birthday to my little man Caleb Matthew. Today you are 3 and that's such a wonderful age. You still laugh when I hide behind a sheet and then pop out and yell Boo! You get excited to see race cars. You still love to go to the zoo with me! I've had so much fun getting to know you these past three years. My heart melts every time you hug me, kiss me, call me Tia or tell me you love me. I would do anything for you and I look forward to watching you grow into a man.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
An Amazing Opportunity
My dearest friends,
I want to share a recorded phone call with you. Many of you are familiar with BeautiControl because of my experience with it and you all know I have a passion for the business as well as the amazing products I share with all of you. This call features 3 successful women in BeautiControl who wish to share their passion with you. I just listened to it and felt so strongly about what their message was that I want to share it with all of you. I am living the life that they speak of and it just going to get better!
Right now, our country is facing a recession. So many people out there, just like myself, are being laid off. As my frequent blog-readers know - in early February, I was laid off from my Advertising job, an industry I've worked in for over 12 years! I had it in my plan to quit my job later this year when I became a Director (which will happen on August 1st!) but my boss needed to let me go before my planned time. So I've been working BeautiControl full time for several months now and I couldn't be happier. Already, I am close to replacing my former income. I share this call with you because I want you all to know what an amazing company BeautiControl is. Many of you are employed and feel safe in your job, but you may know others who are not. Share this call with them as well. BeautiControl could be a new career for someone or by just having 2 spas a month, could provide an extra $500 a month to help pay a car note or provide daycare for their children.
Just call 641-715-3468 and then enter the Access Code 869431. Please let me know when you've listened to the call and I'll send you a gift!
If you're in the Memphis area, we have a Team Rally coming this Monday night and I'd love to see all of you there. It'll be a fun, energetic evening filled with positive people. Feel free to bring with you anyone you've shared this call with. Call me at 901.355.0518 for more information about Monday's meeting or just tell me what you thought about the call!
Enjoy your weekends everyone and Go Tigers!
I want to share a recorded phone call with you. Many of you are familiar with BeautiControl because of my experience with it and you all know I have a passion for the business as well as the amazing products I share with all of you. This call features 3 successful women in BeautiControl who wish to share their passion with you. I just listened to it and felt so strongly about what their message was that I want to share it with all of you. I am living the life that they speak of and it just going to get better!
Right now, our country is facing a recession. So many people out there, just like myself, are being laid off. As my frequent blog-readers know - in early February, I was laid off from my Advertising job, an industry I've worked in for over 12 years! I had it in my plan to quit my job later this year when I became a Director (which will happen on August 1st!) but my boss needed to let me go before my planned time. So I've been working BeautiControl full time for several months now and I couldn't be happier. Already, I am close to replacing my former income. I share this call with you because I want you all to know what an amazing company BeautiControl is. Many of you are employed and feel safe in your job, but you may know others who are not. Share this call with them as well. BeautiControl could be a new career for someone or by just having 2 spas a month, could provide an extra $500 a month to help pay a car note or provide daycare for their children.
Just call 641-715-3468 and then enter the Access Code 869431. Please let me know when you've listened to the call and I'll send you a gift!
If you're in the Memphis area, we have a Team Rally coming this Monday night and I'd love to see all of you there. It'll be a fun, energetic evening filled with positive people. Feel free to bring with you anyone you've shared this call with. Call me at 901.355.0518 for more information about Monday's meeting or just tell me what you thought about the call!
Enjoy your weekends everyone and Go Tigers!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The Way You Make Me Feel
Any chance I get to reference a Michael Jackson song, I take it! A true child of the 80's. Guilty! There is a saying that we use in the direct sales world that I've heard many times. Today it really spoke to me and I want to share it with you.
"People will not remember what you say, they will not remember what you do, but they will always remember how you made them feel."
Powerful, huh? Take a moment to soak that in. Often times when I've been angry at someone in the past, I can remember distinctly how I felt about it all but when asked "What exactly did he/she say?" my mind would draw a complete blank! Maybe that's just me being a little absent minded. I am my mother's child, you know? And for those of you who have had the pleasure of meeting my mother, you're chuckling to yourself right now!
I do still feel that words are very powerful and I think we should all be careful in what words we choose. But the power to make a person feel loved, respected and admired is a goal I seek to achieve everyday. I've said many times before how blessed I am to have amazing people around me. Well, I believe it is of my own doing. I believe that because I am genuine and loving to my friends that I have naturally attracted only those friends who are genuine and loving to me! Trust me when I tell you that my life with friends was not always perfect. When we are younger, we cling on to anyone due to our own insecurities. Several years ago I had to let some friends go (out of my life) and it was the hardest but most rewarding thing I've ever done. It allowed me to be true to myself. And as a result, I have even more friends now and they're all magnificent! And if you're reading this - you get extra special bonus points. :)
So I leave you with the quote I mentioned above. Each day as you interact with people, think about how your words or actions might make them feel. It's that feeling that you give them that they will remember. So will they walk away happy or sad? You can choose!
"People will not remember what you say, they will not remember what you do, but they will always remember how you made them feel."
Powerful, huh? Take a moment to soak that in. Often times when I've been angry at someone in the past, I can remember distinctly how I felt about it all but when asked "What exactly did he/she say?" my mind would draw a complete blank! Maybe that's just me being a little absent minded. I am my mother's child, you know? And for those of you who have had the pleasure of meeting my mother, you're chuckling to yourself right now!
I do still feel that words are very powerful and I think we should all be careful in what words we choose. But the power to make a person feel loved, respected and admired is a goal I seek to achieve everyday. I've said many times before how blessed I am to have amazing people around me. Well, I believe it is of my own doing. I believe that because I am genuine and loving to my friends that I have naturally attracted only those friends who are genuine and loving to me! Trust me when I tell you that my life with friends was not always perfect. When we are younger, we cling on to anyone due to our own insecurities. Several years ago I had to let some friends go (out of my life) and it was the hardest but most rewarding thing I've ever done. It allowed me to be true to myself. And as a result, I have even more friends now and they're all magnificent! And if you're reading this - you get extra special bonus points. :)
So I leave you with the quote I mentioned above. Each day as you interact with people, think about how your words or actions might make them feel. It's that feeling that you give them that they will remember. So will they walk away happy or sad? You can choose!
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