Raising Up My Community

I have something to say, and I feel very strongly about what it is I have to say. America is in a recession. The unemployment rate is outrageously high, and as a result of that, I have noticed an increase in the number of people who are working as independent consultants in the direct sales market. I am a consultant with Scentsy, and so I understand why this is happening. Big business is laying off it's work force or moving their operations overseas. The small businesses can not afford to hire help, and so the American people are out of work. As a result of this: We (Direct Sales Consultants) have decided to take back what is ours, and start taking our futures into our own hands. We are in search of a better life for ourselves, and our families. The companies that we work with, are giving us the tools to do just that. Who hasn't heard of Tupperware? Their products are great, and they have been around for a long time because of it. I bet your grandma still has pieces of Tupperware she bought when your parents were young:) And Avon: Who hasn't used Skin-So-Soft, for a number of different things (bug repellent, body moisturizer, make-up remover, etc.) and it works! What I'm getting at is this: Direct Sales Companies make quality products, and their consultants are always eager to please. Even if you just pretend to be interested in our stuff, we will give you something for FREE!:) We want you to have our stuff, and we want you to get the most for your money! Macy's won't do that for ya!
I personally have decided to buy from direct sales consultants whenever possible. Clothes, shoes, jewelry from Avon. Kitchenware from Pampered Chef and Tupperware. Body products from Chartreuse. Scentsy home fragrance systems from myself:) And I buy from consultants in my area. I want to keep my "neighbor" working. I want to put my hard earned tax dollars back into MY community. The school my son goes to will benefit and hopefully keep another teacher from losing her job. Our roads will stay paved, which will prevent my car from wear and tear. Our police, fire, and emergency service workers will have the training and tools that they need to do their jobs, which in turn will keep our community safer. All because I choose to support my local businesses. I hope that everyone will read this message, and follow my example. The next time the Avon lady comes calling: Do your community and yourself a favor, and answer the door.

Good Night A Livin'!

Good Night A Livin'! That's one of my favorite "Southernisms". You know, those adorable little sayings that they only use in the South. That ism is used after seeing or doing something of particular interest. For example: Good Night A Livin', how did that woman have 19 children, and her uterus didn't fall out! And then theres the way they say the seasons. It's "Fall of the Year". Not just "In the Fall", but "In the Fall of the Year". I have an older Southern friend who likes to eat the "long leg" of the chicken...I'm still not sure what the "short" leg is? There are many of these Southernisms, and I am proud to have picked up some of them. I am from the North, and our speech isn't nearly as colorful. Northerners tend to get right to the point, which Southerners perceive as rude. In the South we also call everyone Sugar, and Honey. Which, I have found, is considered rude by the Northerners. Some would say that the Southerners sound uneduacated in the way they talk, and to that I would say: We may sound dumb, but we are some of the happiest, funniest, and most friendly people in the world. And I am glad to have such wonderful characters to add to the richness, and flavor of the story that is my life.