I'm so behind with this blogging...........

I must play catch up with my picture challenge so I can post more blogging thoughts.

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist

No particular band or artist. Just.......................

Anything Old Skool!!!!!!!!!

Day 12 - A picture of something you love

 ME!!!!!!!(courtesy of Avon Makeup-LOL!!!)

                                                                                     My son--"B"

My daughter-India

                                                                       Chocolate!!!!!

Day 11 - A picture of something you hate

I dont hate anything. But I dislike a lot. The top 2:
IGNORANCE

SAGGING PANTS
I do not want to see your nasty "draws" sorry I had to say it. Hygiene is not always #1 with people and I dont want to see your butt!!! I cant walk outside with my breast exposed. So what make you think you can walk around with your butt exposed???

Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most ****** up things with

I didn't get into a lot of trouble, but I did have a road dog....Sue Lynn. We did a lot together as young women. A lot of things we didn't think thru but experienced from. No JAIL Time though...LOL!!!!!!

Lots of fun with this girl!

Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most

Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh

Steve Harvey is hilarious!!!!  I love his honesty mixed with comedy. His jokes is not about talking and critizing others...that's not comedy. Whenever I see his picture I remember something he said funny and it hits a funny bone. He is crazy!!!!

My 1st AVON Product Review

Ok, Now that I'm in the business of Avon I MUST, MUST, MUST be a testimony to their products.

So far I'm enjoying the products I have ordered for myself with each campaign and waiting for that courier to arrive to my house on Saturdays. It's like Christ-mas for me every 2 weeks--LOL!!!!!  My 1st of many reviews. I will not dis any item, but give my honest opinion on how it's working for ME. I will also point out anything informative regarding that product.

Avon Foot Works Dual Action Pedi-Peel

This is a pedicure regimen using glycolic acid and aloe to improve your foot's appearance and texture. 

Glycolic Acid is a fruit acid derived from the sugar cane and has an excellent capability to penetrate the skin. It is considered to be a natural skin exfoliant and moisturizer  leaving your skin softer and smoother if used properly and consistently.  Aloe has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It contains ingredients that help to encourage cell regeneration and healing and is high in collagen proteins, which makes aloe vera a good source for moisturizing and slowing the skin aging process.  This pedi product is used every other day and  there is 22 pads in the container, so this is a 11 day supply since you are using 1 cotton pad per foot. 

My Review:  It has a really "fresh" smell. I like it. I wipe each foot with a pad until it is dry(it is really saturated with the solution). I prop my feet up to air dry. Maybe for 5 minutes, then I go on with my day. Every time I shower I use my pumice stone to my feet to help the exfoliating process. Then after my feet are dry I apply a moisturizer to make sure my feet don't look dry. I will be buying my daughter and mother some of this to use to help maintain their "smooth summer feet".

I hope this review helps you with understanding this product. I'm loving how my feet are feeling. I don't have that hardened heel issue anymore.

FYI: Callous and corns are produced by the friction you experience when walking some of your shoes and sandals. The use of a pedi razors or metal files strips away healthy skin causing your feet to become even more irritated. Your foot defense is to build more skin to protect the injured. Causing the over accumulation of skin thus becoming hardened.

Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item

I don't have treasured item. Material things are just that. But what I do cherish is............................

Fri......Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day

Don't have to say no more!!!!!!

A picture of your favorite memory

Scoobi.. RIP 2-14-10

She was taken away from me due to irresponsible owners of 2 pit bulls. I loved her dearly and she was my "fat girl". Unconditional love is what she expressed all the time.

Day 04 - A picture of your night

This was a picture of my night on Wednesday...................................

I'm a AVON Chick!!!

Getting Started!!!!! 

So this blog  is going to be about Monetary Prosperity. I am searching for ways to make extra $, moolah, denairos, etc. etc. etc in this economy. Working just 40hrs a week is not cutting it anymore. Heck gas is gonna be a all time high of $5 before this year is up. I have to remain in my house. I have to keep my car. So it's time to change the way I'm thinking and birth my own prosperity. Money will not fall from the sky. I know that. But working so hard where I don't have a life I most definitely do not invite. So I am going to venture out and find some easy and inexpensive home businesses I can run which in return can provide a comfortable living for my family and I.  I will never negatively blast any ventures I may take. I will only give you my experiences on it.
My newest venture is AVON.(I'm singing "Avon" like an opera singer ending her song--LOL!!!). I'm singing it because I am really interested and enjoying what I'm doing so far. I have a few more business ventures I will be embarking on this year also. I have put ZamZuu on the back burner for now. Will explain that in a blog at a later time.  Still see the concept, but have lost the passion for it right now. Most definitely will be touched upon soon.

OK, AVON.......(pausing to reflect about this company). My best friend Georgia has had a AVON business for years now. I never really  thought of selling Avon until my job laid off over 100 people back in April of this year. And to my surprise one of them was the Avon lady.  Things were changing fast. The 50hrs/week that I was accustomed to working have been cut(but I still work from sun up to sun down--what the heck??).  I'm  thinking I may have to stop school....AGAIN!!!!.........AGAIN!!!!!!!!!  NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!  Can I just get finished??  So I thought of all my coworkers who were still employed and do not have an Avon lady anymore. Why not approach this methodically. I vowed to myself  I WILL NOT!  I repeat WILL NOT allow a corporation to pull the rug from up under me unprepared and I will have to desperately wonder where my next dollar will come from. I allowed that to happen twice in a 2yr span. I was devastated. So it's time to budget and save for an event like this. A lay off can happen again at any time.  I know I have to provide my income. So many people are devastated when that pink slip comes, of course unexpected. I don't want to be one of them. No breakdowns. No sour feelings in the pit of my stomach. I only want calmness if that time comes for me. I WANT TO BE PREPARED. I googled many hours about  work from home businesses for women and didn't really find anything that suited me. I'm not a stay at home mom with little kids. I'm a single mother of a recently Campbell HS graduate soon to be Savannah State Tiger. I am about to be a empty nester. And need to be able to pay my son's way through school as well as me finishing my degree(I feel 17yrs of obstacles is enough!) So I thought of direct sales again. I have done Mary Kay and Slumber Parties before. But you need kits to get started. Don't have the revenue for that at the moment.  So I then searched CareerBuilder to update my resume and that's when I saw it.  Someone placed an Avon ad. I hit the link. Submitted my info and Jan called me in about 30 minutes. We talked briefly about the business and why I wanted to do it. And then I found out it only cost $10 to get started. WHAT!!!!! No kit for $200? I had to call Georgia to find out why she didn't tell me this years ago.....She thought I already knew. Jan gave me homework to do. I had to jot down 50 names and  then set a date to meet. I was excited to find out more. I had a good vibe on this. I remember a childhood friend of mine mother sold Avon over 20yrs ago. She had Avon products all over the house. And to know that now NO INVENTORY IS NEEDED is GREAT!!! I was ready to get started that day. I prayed on this until our meeting.

Jan and I met on a Wed. morning and we talked for about 1.5hrs while sitting in a McDonald's lobby. She gave me all the info I needed to know about Avon. The history, their foundations, the training and support and the inspiration I needed to give Avon a try. Hey it was only for $10!(plus a website). I got a kit full of brochures and training material to read. I was ready.  So I got started. Prepared my brochures, sent out emails from my website regarding my Grand Opening. Took brochures to work with me to pass out.

 And after 1.5 months of being in business I profited $125. I'm starting with small goals and working myself up. No big expectations. No overnight sensations. I understand I can MAKE more if I DO more. More energy put into my business more results I will see. Avon has an on line training classroom to teach new reps the basics on their business. All reps can also join the community forum and read and share ideas and tips in running a successful business. I am learning a lot. I have a client base of about 10 women and 3 men so far. Yes, I said men. They like certain Avon products too. AVON is not all about makeup....... LOL!!!!! And out of the 10 women I have 3 asking me about the business. I'm taking it slow and gonna be there to help them thru the process if they take on this venture too.

   
I will come and blog periodically about the progress in my business and to give info on Avon products I'm using.  I think this is going to be a good fit for me because it is so easy to do in my consumed life that I have right now. I BELIEVE in what AVON represents. I will share more on that in future blogs as well. I'm also going to share ALL that I learn to other women who want to start their own business. I'm looking to empower and inspire as many women as I can. Everybody wants to be successful!!! And if we share a little of the knowledge we have it can happen..............
If you are interested in this or know of the perfect woman who is interested share my blog with her.
I'm ready to inspire, empower and motivate!!!!



Torya
Avon Independent Representative
youravon.com/Torya
Avon.with.ToryaHorne@gmail.com

Great deal!!! Ask me about more...................................

Torya 

Avon.with.ToryaHorne@gmail.com

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show

My favorite show is Frsh Prince of Belair with Will Smith. I thought that was the funniest sitcom ever....

Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest

I don't have just 1 longest closest friend. I have 3 equally throughout my life. I have a few more sistah friends who I do love dearly but these 3 have been a part of more than half my life. So that's why they all have to be listed. Believe it or not we all ended at the same HS together.

This is my longest best friend. Her name is Sue Lynn(A.K.A. "Suzy Q"-S.N. Oh! I loved those lil choco cakes--OK, let me get back to blogging--LOL!!!!) We have known each other since 6th grade. We have grown up and apart with each other over the last 24 yrs. I love her dearly and she is like a real sister to me.Yes, we got into a lot of trouble together. LMBO!!!

This is my closest best friend Georgia("G" for short-my version...LOL!!!!). Believe it or not but she grew up with Sue Lynn. We have kept in contact with each other over the years and esp. since I moved to Georgia. She started flying because of lil ole me:) She couldn't do GreyHound anymore. I cant blame her. Me neither-LOL!!! My spiritual and soul sistah.

And last but not least my 1st BF in H.S.--Stephanie("Steph"). We have grown apart as well but when I go home we always make sure to catch up on everything.

Starting my 30 Day Photo Challenge.....................

Here we go. I'm gonna start my challenge now. I hope I have the pictures to show for this challenge. I guess that"s why it's called a challenge--LOL!!!!

Day #1-picture of yourself with ten facts

1. I am a Gemini-My bday just passed

2. I love pugs--R.I.P. Scoobi

3. I am a single mom of a recent HS graduate

4. I soon will be a mom of a Savannah State student-Go Tigers!!!

5. I have been a nurse for 23yrs

6. I was a teen mom

7.  I love to make things-crafts, carpentry, paint, etc.

8. I sell AVON

9. I'm finally disciplining myself with having a HEALTHY financial history

10.  I have lost 50lbs once in my life--preparing to do again

I'M BACK!!!!!!! NEW BLOGGING TO SHARE.........................

READY TO GET STARTED AGAIN WITH BLOGGING.  SO, PASS MY BLOG ON TO OTHERS. IM IN SEARCH OF CONFIDENT AND NON-CONFIDENT WOMEN WHO WISH TO SOCIALIZE, MAKE FRIENDS, SPREAD INSPIRING AND POSITIVE KNOWLEDGE AND MAKE $. I HAVE A NEW BLOG SITE FOR THAT PURPOSE........CHECK ME OUT. 1ST BLOG COMING SOON..............
http://toryasjourney2011.blogspot.com/

The Vision of YOU!!!!!

CLICK!!! CLICK!!!

I'm all about NEW things and CHANGES this year. So I'm going to do the 30 Day Photo Challenge I have been seeing online lately. Thanks to my niece Ashley, she posted it on her FB profile, so she is my inspiration. She's young and full of energy! You need to try this too. Do not try to make up excuses of why not to do this. There is nothing to lose. Use your personal camera or even your cell phone. I think this will be a great way of getting to know yourself and loving yourself even more. This challenge is going to give ME the opportunity of thinking about the things important, as well as how important I AM to MYSELF. Happy Clicking. I'm gonna try and post each pic on the blog daily. This is gonna be fun!!!  Make an attempt at the challenges so you  can find out all the SPECIAL completeness about YOU through pictures!!!!!

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts

Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show

Day 04 - A picture of your night

Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory

Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day

Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item

Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh

Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most

Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most ****** up things with

Day 11 - A picture of something you hate

Day 12 - A picture of something you love

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist

Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without

Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die

Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you

Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently

Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity

Day 19 - A picture and a letter

Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel


Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at

Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book

Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change

Day 25 - A picture of your day

Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you

Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member

Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of

Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile

Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss

Day 31 - A picture of yourself

****I LUV ME SOME ME****

Good Morning To All!!!

Enjoy Today at the moment you are in. This time will NEVER come back to you.

LET'S CELEBRATE SELF-LOVE

 I LOVE AFFIRMATIONS

IT IS 2011!!!  The New Year is REALLY here and we need to become more positive in our lives more than anything. Every turn you make you see negative things.  From the media to politics to even our own households(marriages, children, ourselves).  So how do we include that into our daily routine??  Two important things we need to do is believe in ourselves and believe in the power of our God.  He will guide you right……ALWAYS!!!!  Last year (yes, 2010 is gone) I read a lot of articles and books on embracing a positive lifestyle. Thinking positive, being positive and living positive is the only way I want to be.  Why are there so many obstacles in my(our) way???  Why are so many people sharing a positive mind but complaining of their negative lives???  So, my goal was to dig deeper into finding ways to help people (and myself) get to where we need to be.  And I have found one way that will assist in doing so……... “Affirmations”!!!!!

A lot of people don’t have confidence in themselves anymore.  With all the turmoil in our economy negative way of thinking is becoming normal. People have lost their homes and cars. Lost their jobs.  Lost their life savings.  Lost their families.  Lost their way…….Gratitude and being humble is not a priority anymore. So many people have been thrown out of their comfort zone that they are no longer happy.  And negativity have increased. So, today we are taking back our happiness and confidence so we can stand tall again.

An affirmation is recognizing or confessing the TRUTH into something. Putting it into the atmosphere. Putting positive energy out there about you to bring positive energy back to you.  So, in essence you want to recognize the truth or confess the truth in everything you do.  Recognize the truth or confess the truth in everything about you.

Now, we want to kick all negative affirmations out the window!!!  Kick it right out of your mind!!!!  Fight it head on!!!!  After kicking negative ways and thinking from your mind you MUST BELIEVE in everything POSITIVE. 

You must become a True Optimist. There is no room for pessimism.

Lesson #1---“Time to say Good-Bye to Negative Thinking

You will need 2 pieces of paper for this.

     Write down at least 10 negative (yes negative) descriptions about yourself. Something you know you do not like about yourself.  Go on you know what they are. Write them down….All of them. You missed one.  Add that one too. You hear them in your head everyday. Don’t be shy now. Get all of them out.

      Okay, now take the 2^nd page of paper and write the opposite of each negative description.

      e.g. NEGATIVE: I’m chatterbox(oh lord, yes I am)-à POSITIVE: I will talk more of positive things(being talkative is not all that bad—it’s the content I talk about-I want to get rid of gossip(speaking and listening). See where I did not say “I gossip too much”--"GOSSIP" is a negative word.  I want to continue talking, just in a positive manner.

      After writing a positive rebuttal to all your negative list it is time to say good-bye. Now take that negative list and start to rip it into very small pieces shouting out into your space with a positive attitude about yourself:

“I will no longer be a hostage to negative thinking”

Keep saying it until you really feel as if you are free from all those negative points about yourself.

 Now each new positive sentence will become your affirmations designed specifically for you.

 Change And Positive Thinking has now taken place………………………………………

Lesson #2---“Rebuilding the Positive You”

Okay, you have changed in your mind all the negative qualities against you.  So, let’s rebuild thy self back up.  Let’s start believing in “ME” again.  If you can’t believe in yourself, who will? Believing in yourself and what you do is the stepping stone you need in 1 step of self happiness.  Nobody can give you that. You must create that.  So, in conjunction of transforming negative thinking into positive thinking lets add on more affirmations to confirm that.

Think of somebody you truly adore. Think of somebody you envy (I said it “envy”—I know this is a negative word. You will see the logic in it). It can be anybody. Parent, sibling, teacher, best friend, famous person…heck even the President or his wife.

·        Get another piece of paper. Yes, you have to write again.

Write down what you like about this person. And be general about them.

Now with each entry you are going to place yourself into that description.  So, let’s say you picked Oprah and you said “Oprah is a very caring a woman”.

You will now change it to: “Oprah Torya is a very caring a woman”.

Put each expression on an index card so you can read them to yourself throughout the day. Take the index cards with you where ever you go and incorporate them into your life.  The more you say SELF-LOVE to yourself the quicker you will believe yourself.  

If you can think of such nice and positive things of another person wouldn’t you want to possess those qualities too?

Now if you are confused with the word "envy" just think of someone you hated on. Do not sit there and say you have never done it. Everybody has done it at least once intentionally or unintentionally. Think about what it is that burns you so much about that person, e.g. “She thinks she is somebody special driving that Mercedes”.  

So, now write your affirmation:  

“I will own a quality car suited just for me within my lifestyle and budget”

That affirmation will prepare you and your mind into the steps of buying that good quality car that is just right for you.

And now you can put an end to that negative way of thinking about that person.  Hey, that person may just become a very close acquaintance of yours:-) 

Lesson #3--you can DREAM...........that helps with being positive.

I know I got you doing a lot of writing, but writing the truth about you is vital in helping you understand about being positive.  Visualization of positive words of yourself is fundamental in shaping a more positive and happier you.

You need 3 columns (or even 3 pages).  You will write all your desires for each. Indulge yourself the freedom to dream.

1^st-How I like to be

2^nd-What I like to have

3^rd-What I like to do

Stay in present tense with your dreaming. You can never get the past back. You can always place the present into your future.

Once you have wrote those desires down. You are going to write a gratitude list and give thanks to:

1^st-What you are

2^nd-What you have

3^rd-What you are already doing

It is part of the process to reminisce and give appreciation to the things in your life already. In order to become more positive you have to possess some humbleness, respect and happiness to who you are already.  If you are not content in where you are in your life at this moment what make you think you can move forward???  You have to be HAPPY with you.  With all the right judgments, mistakes, flaws and fine points you have to be okay with YOU.  Being POSITIVE is not just for self.  It’s for you to nourish on and then to encourage and support others into affirming this as well. This will keep the cycle of being positive going in a full circle.

I believe that doing these little exercises will put you 1 step ahead of yourself in becoming a positive person and loving you.

Good Luck with 2011 and think Positive in everything you do.

Don't forget to spread my message so others can learn about positive thinking too. Thank You!!!!!

Until next time...........................LEARN~PROSPER~GROW