Why?

I wasn't very productive (household chores) the entire day today .. I spent most of my time day today, I was online, browsing, social media about the business, checking catalogues and praying, and thinking about who to invite that wouldn't reject me.. wow.. I'm such a worry-wart.. I KNOW!!

Kuya Nath and ate Chei (first group of friends we've met here) are the ones who invited us last Saturday. They planned to setup another launching so that we can invite our friends, (team effort 😉) so I tried to ask an acquaintance.. (I've got very few friends here, mostly acquaintance). I got turned down, but I understand, it is a Sunday and 'twas a short notice.

We have this homework  actually, last night after signing up, Tamlyn asked us to think about WHY we said YES.. Why did we join the business..

For me, here's why:

First, to earn extra income obviously.. I've been out of the corporate world for 2 years now, .. I miss my paycheck ( not the work tho' 😊)

Next, I really like to try the product, at a discounted price.. yaaasss!

Lastly which is a bit personal for me, I wanted to challenge myself. This business is waaaaay beyond my comfort zone. Yup, all sorts of business invites like this is a "No" for me. I mean as a good friend I would often attend when friends invite me to such event, launching or any MLM business. But I don't really sign up after that..perhaps I'd buy this and that then that's it. Why? because I know I can't make it work, I know myself, I know I am not confident enough to talk to people and as I said I'm a passive, pessimist person.

This one's a bit different though, prior to coming over to David's crib,  me and my husband prayed first.. we prayed that if this business opportunity ate Chei and Kuya Nath is offering us  will be good for us  let us know Lord. We've been praying for another source of income or a business opportunity for our family for quite sometime now.

But when we arrived, I saw those brochures and products...I was thinking "Uh-oh smells like MLM/Networking...naaahh it is not for me Lord so I guess Your answer is no " 

I said to myself, "ok  you know the drill,  just listen and maybe buy something to help them get points, no biggie"

So I just sit back, relax and enjoyed  the presentation. While listening, it piqued my interest. I loved the products and love how the company works.. though it's a bit unclear.. but there is a gentle nudge inside me telling me to try it..

 After the presentation, I was torn if I will sign up or not... I was in dilemma.. I know this feeling.. I got this every time I have to make some decisions that involves money, career, future etc. I always play it safe.  But.. this time  I decided to say "yes"  not knowing what the outcome will be.. I've decided to be positive about it.. so what if I don't know anyone here.. God will provide! hahaha..
I'll take a step forward I trust my support system and of course.. God's with me no matter what..

Note to self:

Let's not overthink, ask help, take it slow.. one step at a time.. enjoy the journey...

One step at a time

I've decided to blog about this new journey in my life. I even opened this inactive blog (last post being 2011) to document my journey to this new business that I just started with trusted friends / brethren. It is a big thing for me, why? well because I am not the type of person who is so active, cheerful and full of energy when in comes to sales and approaching other people. I am a very passive, pessimistic at times, the kind of person who doesn't approach at first meeting...I wait till someone talks to me first. I'm shy (though not with close friends 😛)

That is why I hate selling, I'm more of a consumer. If you ask me to sell something, I'd probably buy it myself instead.
Last Saturday afternoon, David family invited into this business launching. Upon entering the house and was asked to do a scrub and massage, my gut feeling says.. its networkng... I know cause I've attended and turned down lots of these things in the past.

Still, we all took time to listen and while listening to the presentation, I felt a tinge of excitement until the presentation ended. It made me think.. "should I try it? the product looks promising.." .. but, that pessimistic girl in me keeps on contradicting me.  "Remember, you don't have friends here, except them..and you are not into selling stuff!" After that monologue in my mind,  I ended up saying "Yes count me in"

Then we went back home and she goes.. the pessimistic bella in my head...I was thinking, maybe  I should just buy products? No attachments...no targets... but deep inside I wanted to try it..
To make the long story short... I did it it!
After talking to my hubby and encouragement encouragement from friends, I did it. And that was just around 3 hours ago.

I pray that God will give me the strength and motivation I need to get through.. I want to make it work for my family.

God bless us all..

Arbonne Independent Consultant... yes that me!

Unboxing Sigma products

I've purchased a few Sigma products and was very happy it arrived today. I was the one who received it with a jaw-breaking smile!

I know I'm totally broke! This maxed out my credit card but I'm happy to have these things.

The Box:

What's inside:

The Bare Palette:

My most awaited Brush Set (12pcs)

Pretty neat packaging

Lovely soft leather roll up case with sets of instructions 

Snap lock

The goodies

Here they are.. super love 'em

The Sigma face and body polisher

..but wait... they gave me a simple gift.. a mini shader brush which I really need most of the time! I hope I have more budget to get 2 other palette but if totally broke right now... maybe next time.

Until my next blog..  ciao!