Join Me in this Crazy Wrap Business!!

While I'm usually about the humor, sarcasm on here, I've recently brought It Works Global into the picture... and it got a lil more serious.

Okay... Not that serious. We are all about friendships, fun, sharing an amazing product and making our dreams a reality, while working from home, on our own time, and being our own boss!! It's kind of rad for a girl that hates sales, thought that her champagne taste on a beer budget would always be just that... Life was always going to be a struggle to survive until I met these people.

It's been an amazing company to be a part of and I have had nothing but positive experience, personal growth and change. I truly didn't think that I would ever find something that would fulfill my passion to help others with their health and nutrition and to stop struggling with their body image and struggles of regaining confidence after having babies, weight loss, etc.

You think it's not for you?? Especially if you are just like me,  I'm a natural bitch... I speak my mind, I speak boldly and you either love me or hate me. And to be honest, I don't know anyone that hates me ;)

I was the the girl of only negative thoughts just over 6mo ago, I took everything personally... I was so close to deleting my Facebook because I couldn't stand the people and all the fakeness... It's all about how you look at things, it's all about how you let it affect you and I let it all hit me negatively.

I had been introduced to these products and read stories, testimonies of those that had succeeded to the top earners and I once again told myself, "You CAN'T do that... they are different. They want this. They are all great at sales and they all had the money to invest."

It took me close to 8 weeks to come up with the $99 investment to join It Works Global and the entire time I was nervous inside that I would take the money and throw it down the drain because I NEVER followed through with anything. I wasn't just pessimistic, but I was a procrastinator. There was nothing other than my children that motivated me to get out of bed, to get out and do anything, just going to the grocery store and interacting with the other pre-school moms was like a personal Hell for me.

In my mind I thought I could join this company, work on my own, avoid others and be happy!! I didn't need anyone, but just a paycheck and NO boss to tell me what to do!!

Well I got some of what I hoped for, and I wouldn't change a thing. The reality was that after signing up, women that were a part of my company, some within my team and area all reached out to me. I quickly learned this company's moto... "One Team One Mission."

As a company we are rapidly growing, we are a multi million dollar brand and hoping to achieve a billion dollars in sales in the coming year. Our new headquarters in Bradenton, FL were built without any loans, or help. The company itself is entirely debt free and that is their goal for everyone that joins!!

We want to see others stop living pay check to pay check, suffering because of credit card bills, student loans, and trying to achieve the "American Dream," that is practically unachievable in this economy working a 9-5 and with no ability to promote....

I personally wasn't choosing to stay home, but it wasn't an option for me to return to work either. I graduated with a Bachelors Degree from Washington State University - Vancouver and my degree was in Digital Technology and Culture. I continued to serve tables beyond graduating for close to 6mo because it was still a better income and schedule for me than what I could find else where.

After close to 3yrs in the banking industry and close to 8mo pregnant I was let go from my job and left wondering, "What now??" And 3 years of being unemployed and randomly waiting tables to get out of the house I needed something...

It took a lot of prayers, thought, and convincing family it was worth my time and then saving the $99 investment to start, but I haven't looked back and I wouldn't change a damn thing...

Nothing great in life comes free and there is no reason to think that you can't do something just because you have never done it before. If there was any time to join It Works Global, and my team it is NOW. We are offering 2 different bonuses that are available to each Distributor, and the support and inspiration to learning to be your own boss, own your own time and have financial freedom are unbelievable!!

Stop hesitating.... Join Me and CLICK >>>>>>>>>https://bodyskinrejuvenation.myitworks.com/join/

Freed of the Burden

I think way too much and write way too little. I’m overly concerned with how what I write will affect those around me, and the truth is that I shouldn’t care because no one has ever thrived when they held themselves back for others… and the reality is that there are less than a handful of people that would cross an ocean for me and from what I can tell, about the same would jump a puddle…. So who am I doing favors for?

I’m not sure what is sadder, the fact that I think so much about these things, or that I’m actually admitting it. I just turned 30 a week ago and instead of investing myself in the greater things of life I am focusing on what I don’t currently have and asking myself the ultimate question…. Do I really give a flying shit???  And clearly, yes, yes I do.

Let’s make one thing clear I’m not a depressed maniac that is unaware of the good that surrounds her. I wake up to two of the most amazing little boys the world has to offer, I get to work at my leisure, and most importantly I have my health. I wouldn’t have all this without my partner in crime and the father of my babies and I and thankful for that every day.  All of these great things don’t change the fact that I’m a woman, I am alone with 2 little people all day and my job is to care for those that I love the most (this is exhausting)

Since I was let go from my awesome job as a credit card collector over 3yrs ago I have returned to serving tables a few times (purely for the adult interaction) and only found myself giving up quickly on that idea due to the lack of interest from my co-workers as well as the environment. Let’s be real, pretty much any restaurant you work in, office, etc. becomes its own high school, complete with mean girls, mascots and principals. You’re stuck up one person’s ass for the sake of your job while wishing you could shove your foot up another’s all while promoting something you really don’t care about in hopes that it will lead me to something better. The only thing better turned out to be quitting.

So again, here I am, thirty years old, married, 2 babies, starting a new career (more later) and considering counseling not only for the sake of her marriage, and sanity, but because it’s probably the closest friend I could have and although I’m paying her to listen to my problems, I’d rather pay someone to hear my bullshit than burden anyone else. I know the people in my life that are willing to hear it, but again, burdening them with the thoughts that I consume myself with never seems to present itself, or the friends aren’t present.

When I was growing up I always had friends, a best friend and although they didn’t all last and some lasted much longer than I ever would’ve imagined, I’ve never had friends like I did when I was young. The kind of friends that you could call and cry to without conditions, trust that your secrets were safe with them when the phone hung up and not feel guilty that you just wasted hours of their Friday night. Each time I think I meet someone worth investing my time and making that kind of friend I get a slap in the face and reminded that I care too much.

If I had known I’d grow into a woman that felt this way I would have wasted less time on the people that I would later forget and spend more time with those that I was going to lose too soon. I never would have joined Facebook or Myspace because it would later cause me to over think friendships, people and life in general; as well it has become a false sense of friendship that created this insecurity. I would know the difference between a real friend and one that was going to come and go at their convenience. I would stop trying to be friends with those that are not willing to return the effort and focus all that energy on the ones that are. If maybe I had done all this I would already have those friends I’m searching for. 

What exactly is my point you are wondering and what the fuck am I searching for? My issues are bleak compared to others out there that are battling disease, loss, and actual battles. Am I supposed to constantly wake up and compare myself to others to justify or not justify my happiness and concerns? I think the books I’ve read lately and my aging has drawn me to this conspiracy of ‘I have no friends’ and life outside the home means nothing. Or is it at I am afraid that if I woke up one morning and turned off the social sites that consume our lives that my greatest fear would come true, I have No friends…

It is here that the switch goes on and I realize those that I have been so concerned with that live near are not friends I want at all. They don’t take the effort to know me and it’s because they don’t do this that I have to stop giving two shits… They are merely the people that will write on my wall when my birthday rolls around, when I die, or when I post something controversial that opens the platform to have their say and leave. They are cowards that are afraid of letting someone in and admitting that life is not as it appears on our computer screens, but that we are all struggling and suffering in some way and need each other, but lack of authenticity means that we aren’t capable of handling this. To be real, it’s too much.

So this is my release of the ever long battle of my twenties and question of, where have all the ‘real friends’ gone?? I am done asking this question because the truth is that all the real friends I ever had have not gone anywhere. Moved to other states began new jobs, lives and made new friends, yes, but they had not left me intentionally alone and forgotten our friendship. The strongest bonds and people I have in my life are at the greatest distances and forcing me to maintain friendships the way I wish they were, ‘old-school,’ via phone calls, emails and visits, we cross oceans for each other. 

 

Super Bowl XLVIII

Okay I have been telling myself I would post about the Super Bowl and party planning for this Sunday, February 2, 2014. If you don't know what you're doing yet than here's a few ideas and perhaps you just need to throw your own party!

If you don't know who you are rooting for than no worries, let me tell you all that matters... The Seattle Seahawks!!! Oh... and they are playing some ponies from Denver?

Nowwho are you inviting and is it child friendly?? We know if there's no kiddos involved that it's free for all on how loud and crazy you can get! For those of us with the little ones we have to keep in mind that odds are there may be a few more coming along, how do we word the invite to inform friends that their kids may be subject to "Football language?"

Earmuffs!!
That's right... while you should probably try and keep your adult language to a minimum, at least give a fair warning that you can't make promises...

Now that we know what kind of party we're having, let talk food! Really, it doesn't matter what kind of crowd you're having, there's plenty of options that will make several people happy. What's your budget? Are you doing all the food? Is it BOYB?


You'll save more money if you just opt for your guests to bring their own drinks and provide the main course. Let them know what you plan to have and that if they have any additions they'd like to bring the more the better :)

While it will take more time for you to do it all on your own vs. have it catered or pick up a bunch of prepared plates at Costco, you will still save more money that way!! Consider crowd favorites and do as much as you can the day before. I've already got some wine glasses, décor, crackers and main ingredients for our "Chili Bar."

That's right, Chili Bar!

What else is a great idea if you don't like this one??? Nacho Bar, self-made Sandwhich line, Spaghetti, Taco bar, and the always easy, Pizza... Really, people want easy to eat, easy to serve and to know what they are eating. There's always wayyyy too much veggies and fruit left over, so to plating it right will help encourage guests to take some and to finish it too! Veggies in mini cups and fruit kabobs would be perfect.

Now you got your appetizers and you need a chili recipe. I have a favorite, but I know there's a lot of good ones out there. Once I tried "my" recipe I was in LOVE! Plus I served it over Jalapeno Honey cornbread!



So if you're looking for a twist, like something spicy and love pumpkin here is what you want to make...Spicy Pumpkin Chili

And we don't all like the same so here's a few other favorites I've saved along the way...

Slow Cooked Sweet Potato Chili
Game Day Chili
Slowcooker Lumberjack Chili
Cream Cheese Turkey Chili
Wendy's Copycat Chili
Texas Chili
Big Batch Chili
Creamy White Chili
Jalapeno Popper Chili





So now you have your recipe, your appetizers and by this point your guests should be a few drinks in and ready to eat!

The best part about chili is that it goes with so many options and you can provide them all to guests without breaking the bank. So what's your favorite!? Most the time we don't think far enough outside the box, or we forget the best and most simple ways to do it. So here's what we plan and a few additional ideas as well...

The Jalapeno Honey cornbread won't disappoint you, but don't forget the ever famous Chili Dogs. How easy to make your crockpot masterpiece into a opportunity for those to enjoy it on it's own, or cover their weiner and bun in their favorite toppings?? While it takes a lil extra time, if your crowd is a lil smaller I bet they'd get a hit out of the Cornbread waffle and don't forget to have some tortilla chips, because nothing is better than Chili Nachos!

So set up the table and make it something to talk about... Shredded cheeses, jalapenos, sour cream, fritos, etc... Your guests won't be disappointed and they will be full and happy, most likely be requesting your recipe :)

So Happy Super Bowl everyone!!! I hope your bellies are full of good food and you enjoy a great game!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAWKS!!!!