unintentional tan

Today I met up with Evelyn to go shopping & beach. We ended up going Puckle St to have coffee with Anth & then headed to Highpoint for Sushi.

At about 3.30, we headed down to Keilor Park to lounge at the pool.

In the half hour or so that we were having coffee with Anth..I got a massive tan!! *rage* i hate tanning. I want milky white skin :(

Anyways, I'm off to read up on Nutritionals now, time to gain more knowledge so that I can build my business!! woohooo

<3-ing the weather :D

xooxxo
beckies

funny inspirational quote

My current facebook status: "if you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in the dark with a mosquito".

Made my day, not only did it make me laugh, but it's also inspiring.

i'm back!

Wow. I cannot believe I have wandered off my path to financial freedom since July!! (or possible longer >.< ).

I am currently on my last week of annual leave & I have completed wasted the first 2 weeks on Squirtle & my new staffy pup Bulbasaur. Now, when I say waste..I don't mean I regret any moment with them..I just wish I was more productive with my time.

I've just booked in a catch up with my beloved bro Danny for Weds. It is time to get back on track! As much as I am enjoying being a Quality Conformance Coach at MLC/NAB, I still want to have a nice steady flow of residual income.

Shopping date with Miss Evelyn tomorrow - going to buy myself some new shoes, maxi dress & books to kick start my business again!

Goodbye Mystikaleyez, helloooo bigger & better oportunities!!

xooxxo
beckies

never say die

I've learnt..that no matter how horrible things get (and they can get pretty horrible)..I can't say die.

These days, I've been so busy. Studying, working, working..workingggggg!!!! Oh my gosh I hate my job. I honestly do not believe in jobs..but here I am..stuck in one because of my home loan :(
Given the chance, I would drop my job & focus on my business full time.

I dream of the day I am financially free :)

Happy 1st Birthday Squirtle. Mummy loves you very much <3

thanks

Thank you for showing me what a true friend is, and what a true friend isn't.

what is wrong with me?

There is something seriously wrong with me. I can be out with my friends, feeling so happy..but then all I want to do is cry. This is so fked up.

On Saturday I had a talk with Mysa..then I ended up getting nightmares. On Sunday we went to BFG's house for a movie night, the boys put me in a headlock. Next thing I know, I was flooded with flashbacks and memories, then I couldn't stop crying. Godamnit. I've been having nightmares ever since..

This sucks. I hate this. I need to talk to someone

whats the point?

Ughs. I. Cant. Be. Fcuked. Anymore.

Things just get too hard sometimes & I'm seriously contemplating crawling into a hole and never coming up. I try so hard, but all around me, people are either getting sick to the point I cant imagine..or they've changed to the point I dont even want them in my life anymore.

UGHS. It makes me sooo cbf with my businesses. It makes me wanna b*tch slap life and tell it to get fked.

ARGHSSSSS

easter weekend dont go awayyy

Friday - Chasers @ Chapel St

jequila.dee.evon.lizzie.beckies.tasex in the background lOLs

lizzie.beckies

jequila.beckies

Saturday - Babyface @ Amber Lounge

hanh.beckies

justine.nokk.beckies.hanh

Sunday - Silk Road on Collins St

ti.jequila.lizzie

i hate my photos from silk road so i wont be uploading any =]p

xox
beckies

Smiling

Tomorrow is the big day! An exciting seminar run by Jeremy Stansfield! This Usana legand makes over 100k a WEEK! Has your draw dropped yet? Mine has & I still can't pick it up! I can't wait for his seminar tomorrow..and what makes it even more exciting is that Danny will be giving a testimony there! OMG tomorrow will be fun =]

On another note, got my peal & seal plastic bags for the contacts today..that takes care of the next 2,000 pairs of contacts I sell hahas. Now I just have to wait for my Mystikaleyez logo to come through, order some custom shopping bags, business cards, clothing racks, clothes hangers etc etc etc. So much money being spent :(

Hrms, so the last few days have been interesting..its just harmless flirting..right? I'm quite determined to keep to my staying single for at least 1 year goal..I CAN DO IT!

Just like I can be financially free ;D .. sometimes you just gotta work harder thatn usual to get what you want ♥

xox
beckies

everyday brings a new opportunity..

Wow, boy has today been a fantastic day!

I got a message from one of my contact lens customers (Jessie) that she wants to help me promote my business! I have a referral program where if you refer 5 brand new customers to me, you get a free pair of contacts! So this was fantastic news! Then I started talking to Phuong at work about it, and she suggested I get onto clubs. Clubs love having free give-aways if it means more people through the door. As an ex-event organiser, she told me she was always looking for something different to give away.

So I've contacted Neverland already. *fingers crossed*. Hopefull they want to do a ladies night. If they say yes then whoooo! I hope a goo business deal will be made =] . If not, I have a couple more back up clubs.

This will also help me reach my minimum order quota too hahas.

I'm going to have a competition for Mystikaleyez soon. As I want more photos with customers wearing the contacts, I'm going to have a photo competition! I have 6 pairs of contacts up for grabs =] . More details will be on my Facebook page Mystikaleyez Shop.

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I have a Usana seminar this Thursday night. Nine star Diamon Director Jeremy Stansfield will be speaking. Can't wait! I've been out of the game for a while, it will be nice to have someone as talented as Jeremy re-ignite my passion for residual income =]

ps. to ayone that follows my blog, or reads my blog casually..please leave at least one comment on my page! I am a total noob at blogspot & I would love to follow your blogs! The only way I know how is by clicking on your name after you have left me a comment..help me out guys!

xox
beckies

miss u..

I've just realised how much I miss my friends..yes you know who you are..the girls I've been growing up with. Lately life has taken me away from you and I miss your company, and just chilling with you and talking. We've all grown up and ventured down different paths..Now and then, we have time for each other but I wish we had more time..

So, on my life journey (lol that sounded kinda gay), I've been spending a lot of time on my businesses. My health one is doing ok. I haven't been putting as much effort into i as I would like. So starting tomorrow..I will be back on track! I can't wait.

As for my Mystikaleyez business..so far so good! A few of the items being sold:

You like? If so, please add Mystikaleyez Shop on Facebook!

Anyways..I feel so hungry..but I can't get the oven working! Gotta wait for my mums bf to come over lOLs.

Oh yeah, had Andy's 21st on Friday. That was sooooo much fun! I would upload pics but I look pretty horrible in them..if your my Facebook friend..then I'll be tagged in them hahas. Okies, I'm going to go watch some movies now =]

xox
beckies

life is so hectic sometimes

Wow. I barely have time to breath. So much has been happening lately I don't even know where to start.

Ok so let's see..so I've recently decided to expand my contact lens business to now include clothes! I will upload pictures of my new products soon =]

Ums..what else? Friday went clubbing with the girls. That was fun fun fun, I didn't take any pics though..except for at home lOLs!


please ignore my messy bedroom hahas.

Ums, didn't do much the rest of the weekend..Sunday I went to Luc's house to pick up takanii. I walked akanii back to mine..poor boy was petrified of cars! Understandable though, considering he recently had a bad run in with a car >________< align="center"> playing chaseyyy~

hrms..suss much?


best friends! takanii my god son & squirtle my son ♥

So yeah, that's about it so far. There's been a bit of .. drama at home..hopefully everything works out. I haven't been concentrating on Usana either..once this week clears up, I should be able to start again next week..

xox
beckies

the light at the end of the tunnel

These past few days have been..weird.

On tuesday I went spear fishing with Luc & Jason..well..more like i lazed about reading on the beach in my bikini while they fished hahas.

It's surprising when you think about who our true friends are. Who will be there for you no matter what, who will lisen to what you have to say and not judge you. Thanks Luc for becoming like a bro to me. People might say bad things about you..but have they ever listened to your side of the story? tasex has been great too. she's very non-judgemental and is great to hang out with. Love you both! ♥

Yesterday was Viet's 22nd birthday. Luc and Viet ended up coming to mine and picking me up to go back to Luc's for dinner. I baked baby cupcakes for Viet =] . Too bad your girlfriend went back to Sydney already..I would have loved to have met her :( .

I can't wait until this Saturday Luc! If you guys become official, Viet & I better be the first ones to knowwww!

So after a mini d&m with Luc last night (he doesn't think I can go a year without..I'll show him lOL!) I feel a LOT stronger, some people just aren't worth our time or breath..true bro? =] . btws..thanks for taking a picture of me when I feel asleep & putting it as my phone wallpaper! Did Viet put you up to it? Assfaces lOLs.

Sometimes I wish I could just run away from all this..find my hubby, get married and have kids. I am so sick and tired of the games that people play. It's so immature.

I wonder what tomorrow holds for me?

regrets..

Sometimes you say or do something and then you end up regretting it. You can't take it back..you can't change what effect it's had. All you can do is regret it. It friken sucks.

I'm not coming out..

I'm crawling into a hole and I refuse to come out. This world is too cruel. I don't want to hurt anymore.

bye bye weekend :'(

Another day, another week. Seems like the weekend doesn't come fast enough and when it does come, it doesn't last long enough.

Saturday was a disaster. No comment.

Went to focus group on Sunday, learnt to present. Boy do I suck at presenting. I stumbled at building rapport with Danny lOL! I think it's because I knew I HAD to do it, and then for some reason my brain just switched off -.-" . Had full on training for 3 hours..I still need HEAPS more training. I suck at talking lOL!

Went richmond after. Chilled out with the bf and his friends until 12am? Boy was I tired when I got home. You even went to bed with me this time instead of going on youtube =]

Monday - went richmond again. Thanks for leaving me behind assface. Hanged out with Jaz mainly..we drank 1.5 bottles of red wine. Although Hieppo probably stole half of it lOL! That was fun, Hieppo kept stealing our wine, so everytime he did, I would bash him with a foam baseball bat, body slam him with the help of Jaz. All day long, you didn't even sit with me once :'( .

I am now on a strike. I refuse to talk to you until you speak to me first. I lasted so far from last night when you dropped me off at home until now. Today was easy though..I forgot my phone at home LOL! I hope you call me tonight. I doubt it though. You're too caught up in your life to remember I exist.

Going to go walk squirtle now. Clear my head. Hopefully you'll message me tonight *fingers crossed*

hellooooo long weekend

Saw my man yesterday. I wasn't suppose to see him because I had a jealousy attack lOL! Tasex talked me into going to visit the boys. Boy was I glad I came down. When we rocked up, it was James, Jaz, Luuey & the others. A few minutes later my man, Johnny & Hieppo rocked up. First thing he did? Stick his face in mine & give me a kiss awwsss.

You're right, he is changing and learning. He is slowly (painfully slowly), becoming more affectionate & is starting to muck around with me!

Made another batch of muffins & brownies last night. Epic fail. I was chatting on msn & forgot about them so burnt most of it -.-" . Just talked to him, everyone LOVED my baking! It was gone in minutes apparently. Good thing tasex & I are baking tomorrow =] . It's a shame luuey & cuond don't know lOL!

OH YEAH!!

I GOT PLATINUM PACE SETTER!! WHOOOOOOOOO. Thank you Usana for boosting my confidence & making me a happier person. I know I can sometimes get down and just want to quit, but you show me the light at the end of this horrible financial struggle.
A special thank you to Dalin who lent me his credit card to hit platinum. Now I just gotta remember to pay him back on Sunday lOL!

I miss you. I'll see you tomorrow after I bleach my hair WHITE BLONDE!!

Kidding, I'm going darker tomorrow :(

baking

Baking for you tonight. I'm baking lamington bear-shaped cupcakes & brownies.

The cupcakes came out wonking XD . You better eat it either way lOLs.

Met up with Jam & Danny after work today for a Usana follow up. I think Jam really wanted to start her own Usana business. I had agreed to help her out with her business if she started a Usana business (she just started a small clothing business). Unfortunately, she just messaged me to say her partner is against it. They plan to marry next year and he is scared they will lose money & not be able to save for their wedding.

On a happier note, my cousin Elizabeth has messaged me her details so now I am able to put her onto the system.

Had dinner with tasex today. You know I'm always here for you <3 . Do what your heart tells you is right.

together but still alone

Why would you bother being with someone if you never want to see them? Why do I bother to stay if you always go there but never want me to come?

That place is pretty much the only place you go, you spend most of your time there. If you never wanted me to go there, then we shouldn't be together because we never will be together.

Thank god for tasex, she understands where I'm coming from. She understands your group. Why do we do this to ourselves? Why do we let ourselves get into relationships that we know will cause pain?

I'm so happy when I see you, when I'm with you. I don't care about the risks, about the danger. I just want to be with you, next to you. I will risk EVERYTHING for that. How many times do I have to tell you for you understand. I dont give a crap about what could happen. You can't bring me into your life and expect me to stay home.

You can't do this to me.

don't shed those tears

Why do I suddenly feel so sad? Is it because I'm talking to Han about her love life problems and so its making me think about my problems? Or is it because I miss you? I feel like crawling into a hole and staying there right now. I feel like crying until I can cry no more.

I just want to get drunk. I want to smoke. You know what I'm on about tasex.

Maybe I'm feeling depressed because I've got so many locked up emotions inside of me. You may look at me and think I'm normal. I have issues. A lot of them. I want to get drunk and have a d&m. I just want to talk to someone. Someone who will listen to me ramble on, watch me cry, but wont judge me. Someone who will just listen and lend me their shoulder.

Can you do that for me?

anger

Thanks for leaving me behind while you go Richmond. I know that place is bad. I only wanted to go because of you.

lazy

Missed my Usana focus group today. Ughs. What is happening to me? Less than a week to go & I'm slacking off. Pick up the slack beckies. You can do this. Platinum is so close..

Hrms..going richmond again today. I think my circle of friends is expanding. Just like you tasex, Johnny and Hieppo are becoming regular faces for me.

Chi beckies wants a bubble cup today. She better get it before she spends hours in Richmond.

stars

Thank you tasex for giving em th HTML for the stars!

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But you..UGHS. Why do you have to fustrate me for?

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Yeah i know. I can be hard to be with. Deal with it.

♥

i miss you..do you miss me?

waiting

Horrible day at work today. I've been away sick for 3 days, come into the office only to be handed crap on a silver platter. Thanks for asking how I am. Thanks for not treating me like a 5 year old. If you want something done, please ask, don't talk down on me. It will only make me want to quit my job.

Ughs, sometimes people can be so inconsiderate.

Went out for coffee with Han, Jequila & Lizzie at Seared. I didn't want to go but in the end I caved in. Ended up getting free drinks because Jequila & Lizzie's guy friends paid for us :D

Speaking of 'cave', thank you for protecting me when someone tried to walk back into my life ^_^

Now I'm at home waiting for... :p

Squirtle has school tomorrow morning! Whoo, hopefully this time he'll be good. Last time he was so naughty..wouldn't even pay attention to me! >=/

Ok, back to facebook stalking. Such a boring friday night *sighs*

xox
beckies

smile for me

Yesterday I saw something that freaked me out so much my legs started shaking and my heart was thumping to the point someone on the other side of the world could have heard. Thank god tasex was there, if not, I think I would have fainted on the spot.

Last night, something happened that is making me smile like this :D x 10000000000

I think tasex knows what I'm on about lOL! chi beckies hahas

Woke up this morning feeling dizzy & nauseous. My stomach still feels retarded. Third day off work now. I hope I don't get fired =/ . My headache is making it so hard to post this blog. Dammit. I want to be NORMAL. I want to be HEALTHY. I haven't been taking my Usana vitamins every day like I should. The vitamins promote cell health. Even though you think you're healthy, you should still take vitamins (preferbly Usana one's because independant studies have shown they are the best of the best & are the best in Australia) to promote OPTIMAL health.

Tasex, I can't wait to talk to you later. Something really funny was said to me last night. I need to repeat it to you before I explode!

Ok, off to bed now. I'm determined to go work tomorrow. As much as I had trading hours for money, I'm not rich enough to retire yet lOL!

xox
beckies

please dont chuck

I feel so shiettttt. I really don't want to take tomorrow off but my stomach feels like it's eating itself up and is about to be crushed with a boulder. My head is so heavy and everything is spinning.

I know, I should get off the computer, but staying in bed all day makes me super dizzy when I get up. Ughs. I hate you stomach. You're ruining my life. I want to go to work tomorrow.

tasex, thanks for listening to my silly talk haha. Remember to keep your lips sealed.

Uh-oh. Stomach is picking on me again. Have to go lie down.

Night
xox
beckies

i hate you

Ughs. Stomach, why do you give me such grief? Last time you gave me an ulcer. Then you did funny things with my liver and sent me to the hospital. Please don't do anything drastic now, I can't afford any more time off work. Taking today off is too much already.


Didn't sleep at ALL last night. I kept looking at the time and could not believe that I was still awake. Tasex, if you read this, please message me. I have something important to tell you but I don' wnt to say it here..


Last night Viet, Luc and Luc's sister came over to get bleach & peroxide off me. Luc taught squritle some new tricks! I love my little man, watching him grow and learn warms my heart up.

babyface at amber lounge saturday nights:

tracey.beckies

happy birthday babe

tasex.andy.beckies

steph.beckies

lOL! benson.beckies

tasex.hulk.beckies.dee

love u girls

decisions, decisions..

Sometimes you decide to do something and you wonder if its the right thing or not. You do what feels right..but is it right if your heart is hurting?

Our natural instinct in life is to protect ourself. But what happens when you wonder if what you're doing to protect yourself is the right thing or not?

I can be such a bitch sometimes.

babyface ~!!

tonight im going out with tasex & dee to babyface for my friend squidgys birthday.

party party party ~!

lets hope i dont get too drunk tnite =/

goodluck danny!

Goodluck Danny!!

Danny had surgery today for his arm. Hope he's doing ok..

Anyways, was so veryyyy sick today. Last night I had the WORST stomach pains, didnt even want to hug my man to sleep :(

At work today, I wanted to crawl under my desk and die. Every step made me dizzy, food made me chuck. So horrible.

Ended up leaving work an hour and a half early. I couldn't hack it anymore.

My man is bringing me preserved egg & salted pork congee now. Good stuff Kizza =]

Had a talk with Dalin today, I want to upgrade from 1BC to 3 BC (confused much readers? :p) so he said he will show me on Sunday at focus group. Whoooo, 2 more weeks left to try & achieve Platinum Pacesetter. Wish me luck guys!

If anyone is wondering, Platinum Pacesetter is one of the commission bonuses that you can get with Usana, you only have 6 weeks from the date you start your business to be eligible for it, but it pays you for life =] . I don't like explaining too much about Usana on my blog, remember..anyone interested just has to let me know.

Going to sleep off my sickness now!

xox

beckies

my love

this is my baby, he never lets me down. even when he bites me

squirtle ♥

7 months & 2 days old

one small event can change everything

Wow.

Yesterday i was with Danny, Benson & Andy spilling my guts out (to Andy mainly). It's nice talking to guys. Different to talking to your girlfriends and definitely different to your boyfriend.

They didn't care whether or not I wanted to continue with my Usana business, he just wanted to help me with my whole confidence/fear/bloody life ruining issues (lol). They were happy just talking to me. I'm glad to have bro's like that =D

Anyways..the reason I'm over the moon today is..I've gotten my 2nd person to start a business with Usana! Oh My Gosh I just want to jump for joy! The first person I got to start their own business was my cousin Peter, and now I've gotten one of my very very close girlfriends Ta to join!

This is absolutely fantastic because now we're on our way to financial freedom and not only that, I get to work with the people I love. It's great because we're going on this journey together, what we do will affect each other, but if we want to be independant and do this on our own (or stop), we still can!

It's funny how one small event can change your whole outlook on life. Just a couple of days ago, I wanted to crawl into a hole and hide forever. Today I feel like I can conquer the world.

Bring it on world. My friends are here to support me the whole way. You might knock me down but I know they'll help me get back up.

imagining things

I had a talk with Andy before. I've compeltely been imagining the whole being judged thing. Which I think could be true.

I spent today reflecting about what's been going on in my entire life. I've found that, because of everything I've been through, I don't have a lot of self-confidence. I know I can act confidence, but all I'm doing is acting. I never want to ask for the best things because I feel like I don't deserve it. I work my ass off for the things I want and when I do get it, I still feel like I don't deserve it.

I honestly feel like I don't deserve good things. Not because I'm a bad person, but because of how I've been made to feel growing up. All my life experiences that have taught me this. Yeah I know, you're probably going to tell me everyone deserves good things. Tell that to my brain. Whenever something good happens or is happening to me, I feel like running.

Everyone that I've met through Usana and work with are lovely people. They are so encouraging and supportive. Yesterday I had to do a talk in front of the group (there were only a few of us) and I was sooooo nervous. After my speech, all I saw were smiles, noone cared that I forgot half the things I wanted to say (they didn't know lOL), all they cared about was that I got up to speak. That's what is so great about Usana, there's so much support to develop yourself as a person. I think because it is so great and that I'm surrounded by such an amazing bunch of people that I feel unworthy and judged.

im a quitter i guess

As much as I enjoy doing Usana, it seems like the time has come for me to quit.

My whole life I've always felt like I'm being judged. From when I was little, people would judge my family, to now, people would judge me. It's horrible. I hate it. I want to crawl in a hole and get away from it all.

It might just be my imagination, but in Usana, I still feel judged. Yesterday we had focus group and then lunar new years celebrations. It was so much fun! I started drinking at 12pm -.-" . After that, I went with my Usana bro's (lol) to Box Hill and we continued drinking there.

It was in Box Hill that I started to feel like shit. I don't kow if it was because I had been drinking and was being loud, but once again I felt those judging eyes on me. Coming from my Usana family, it made me feel so low. I may have been feeling it because one of them knows one of my deepest and darkest secrets and every fear I had just came out. It could also be because another called me annoying. Ouch.

Either way, whatever the reason. I left box hill to meet my good good friend Ta (we call her tasex LOLs!) & her boyfriend Luuey. We went basslounge (a club in the city) for a night out. I drank more there. Ughs. I ended up getting picked up by a dude that was celebrating his 25th birthday. He tried to kiss me, I walked away. Then he went up to tasex & said he'll be able to get me home BECAUSE IM EASY. I'll show you easy. He was given he cold shoulder after that. I don't like getting picked up when I go clubbing so when he said that I wanted to knee him in the balls. Jerkface.

Also got picked up by another girlfriend's (JenJen) friend. A dude called Andy? Too short sorry. He did by me a rose however. I think I gave it to Luuey's mates LOL!

I also made a friend, a random girl Rianna asked to dance with us because she was there with guys only. I got her number. I'll definitely be giving her a call next time I go out, she was fun & even protected me from random jerks that wanted to dirty dance with me!

So a drunken Lunar New Year, with me STILL being hunover at 2.30pm..and what happens today reflects the rest of the year. What a fun year this will be =]

Such a shame that I don't have the guts or confidence to continue Usana. Looks like my journey to financial freedom is going to be put on hold. Instead of retiring at the age of 30, I'll be retiring at the age of 40. Goodnight world, I'm going back to sleeping my hangover off.

xox
beckies nguyen

mystikaleyez

Recently (just before Usana), I started a contact lens business with my friend.

We import Korean contact lens straight from the manufacturer and sell it via our online shop.

www.mystikaleyez.com

Come check it out!

It all started off with me wanting to buy the contacts after seeing my business partner wearing them..and one thing led to another and now i have A LOT of contacts. I even have contacts with stars and butterflies in them!











visit www.mystikaleyez.com people! help a voguette out =D

quitting seems so easy

Everytime we're faced with something difficult, we take the easy route. Rarely do we push ourselves to do what we want to do.

When I think of the challenges I face with this business, it scares the hell out of me.

Last night I was at my best friends house. They know me inside out, just like I know them inside out. When I told them about what I was doing, they questioned me. 'Do you really think you're going to get anywhere with this business?' When you're best friends question you like that, it kinda makes you doubt yourself. A lot.

I feel like, with everything I've been through, I have to work really hard to prove myself. It's like, no matter what you do, you're never good enough.

One bad experience can change your entire life. We let our fears govern our thoughts, actions etc.

Why do we always limit ourselves with our fears? If we face our fears, then really..there are no limits.

Sydney!

A couple of posts ago, I mentioned how I went to Sydney for the Annual Usana Celebration. I've only got a handful of photos from that WONDERFUL weekend trip.

bus full of crazy asians hahas


can u spot me?


Jessica & Dalin - a power couple :D


Jamie & Danny


Dalin & Andy


Anita & I (look how brassy my hair is >__<)


USANA !!


Can you see meeeeee


Group Shots





After a tour of the Usana building, its only natural for us to go eat some delicious sichuan food!







Jessica, jamie & Danny


Chanmala, meeee, Anita. wow, look at all my regrowth! eek!


There were heaps more photos but I don't have them all hahas. All I can say is, being at the Sydney Celebration..it made Usana so much more real for me. It made the message of health more powerful.

One of the biggest things I took home was that, in this business, you're not only trying to make yourself rich, but you're also making the people around you rich. Power in numbers. I don't succeed unless you succeed. It's all about teamwork. When approaching someone about Usana, its all about..how can I help change their lives? How will they benefit from this? When you think in this un-selfish way, its actually pretty cool :D

angry at the world

It seems like whenever i do something, someone is there to knock me back.

Why can't people be happy that im doing something with myself? Fair enough that u don't believe in what I'm doing, but can't you just smile and nod instead of opening your mouth and making me feel stupid for trying to achieve my dreams?

I think everyone deserves a fair go..you might not believe in what I'm doin but let me have my chance to prove you wrong.

Scared and excited

Now that I've decided to grab onto this opportunity, I realised there was so much I needed to do!

From learning about the products to the business, I felt like my head was going to explode. I met up with Andy and Danny several times to discuss what I needed to do to grow my business. Each time, it didn't seem real. It didn't seem like I had taken the first of many steps to financial freedom.

So on Sunday the 24th, I went to Dalin's house. Dalin has been in the business for about 5 years now. Dalin and his wife Jessica, have been kind enough to help, guidance and training to people like myself who have just started.

When I showed up, I was shocked by the amount of people there, I was expecting 3-4 people, but it was probably close to 10 or even more! It was exciting to know what these people were also starting out just like me. It made me less worried about not being able to do this.

While at Dalin's, they talked about a Usana having a 'Celebration' in Sydney. After calculating roughly how much it would cost; i thought, what the hell! Before I knew it, I had flights, accomodation and my ticket to the Celebration booked.

Now..just to let you know, I'm not made of money. I don't have money just waiting to be spent. I had to budget hardcore for this. The reason why I was willing to fork out the money last minute, was because I knew that what I would see and learn in Sydney would do wonders for my business. Sometimes it takes just a small investment to change our lives.

Omgsh, can I just tell you. I was (and still am) PETRIFIED. All my life, I was never a leader. I just went with the flow. In school, when I had to stand at the front of the classroom and speak, my mouth would go dry, my face went red & my hands went sweaty. Here I was, someone who spent my whole life following others, walking in someone's shadow, about to go out there in the big scary world and make something of myself.

I still get butterflies in my tummy thinkng about what lies ahead.

My journey begins

On January 16th 2010, my friend Andy sent me a message on Facebook. In that message, he offered me a business opportunity. As I have always wanted to be financially free, I agreed to find out more.

On Monday the 18th of January, I went to a seminar that changed my life.

Before I go any further, let me take you back to the beginning.

Back in 2006-2007, I started reading books about gaining financial freedom and property investments. Coming from a family that had always struggled with money, I desperately wanted to make something out of myself. Even though I already had a full time job at the time, I knew it wasn't enough.

The book that started me on my journey was called Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. In this book, he talks about how we are all working to make someone else rich, how we need to stop being Employees and be Business Owners instead if we want to get out of the Rat Race.

The Rat Race is basically what most of us are stuck in. It means that you are going around in circles. In the rat race you live a life of financial insecurity. Your income is just enough to provide for your daily needs and/or those of your family. You get your paycheck and a week after you wait for another paycheck. It is because your income was already spent on your loans, wants and necessities. You live life paycheck to paycheck.

At the time of reading a few of Robert Kiyosaki's books, I so badly wanted to change my life. But being only 17 at the time and surrounded by friends that only wanted to party (I have to admit, I did too), I soon forgot about Robert Kiyosaki's advice.

Over the next two years, I would occasionaly buy a book about creating wealth. But like most people, I shyed away from the idea of doing something out of my comfort zone.

In mid 2009, I bought a house with the help of my mother! Being only 19, I could not believe my luck. I could feel financial freedom coming my way! Before you knew it, I was paying a mortgage and my life suddenly changed. I went out less, I didn't buy everything I wanted. I hated it.

So when Andy approached me last month, I was so excited at the opportunity I wanted to scream for joy! As Robert Kiyosaki mentioned in his book, when faced with an opportunity, you have the choice of whether or not you want to grab it and change your life. So many times we ignore the opportunity. This time however, I decided to give it a go.

At the seminar, I learned about the new business venture. I learned about a company that markets nutritional supplements, meal replacements and skin care. What makes this comapny so special? What sets them apart from everyone else on the market?

Well, Usana is a 5-star Rated Top Ranking Supplement in Australia and New Zealand (according to the Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements - MacWilliam, L. 2009, Consumer Ed.). That basically makes them the best of the best in Australia!

Their meal replacements are Low Glycemic Index (Low GI) which is great for diabetics.

What really got me interested was their skin care range Sensé. Unlike a lot of skin care products, the Sensé range is suitable for all skin types and is chemical free, with 100% natural ingredients and no preservatives!

I have been using Sensé for a week now and so far I'm loving it.

After the seminar, I met up with Andy and his friend Danny - who is also in the business - a couple more times to find out more.

On the 2nd visit, I decided to give the opportunity a go. I was ready. I had decided I wanted to be financially free, free to do what I want when I want. I was sick and tired of working a typical 9-5 job. Usana is going to help me live my dreams.

The first of many..

Hi All!

This is my first official post! :D

I decided to start a blog because I've recently started my own business and would like to keep an online diary to capture what goes on.

As I grow with this business, achieve my goals and make mistakes, I want to share my journey with you. Please feel free to offer my advise or even enquire about joining the business!

I hope you enjoy reading my blog as much as I'll enjoy writing it!