Social Network Etiquette

At this second I am very upset that people would advertize their business on my blog post. I recently posted a video demonstrating a complete skin care regimen and how little time it takes to do each day.
I also posted this video on several other social networks. The other day I am notified that someone made a comment on my page so I looked. I could not believe what I was reading. At first she indicated that she was happy that someone finally had done a video like mine and how she liked it. But then she went on and introduced herself and her company. She is a skin care consultant and was promoting herself, her company and her products. This made me upset. We did this video to promote Bonita Botanicals and to educate people on the use of skincare. I do not think it was right for this person to go on and on about her own company. To me, this is very poor etiquette and should not be allowed. We work very hard to promote and market our skin care and it is so upsetting to have someone use our platforms for their own gain.

TOTALLY SURPRISED

At this second I am thinking about how I was surprised at my 50th birthday party. I had no idea that I was going to have one. I was totally thrown off. Usually, you have some clue, but I had none. I still can't believe it. My husband and sister did a very good job.

I am also thinking about turning 50 today. The big one finally arrived. Can you believe I received an AARP card in the mail today!!! Now I feel really old. But, I guess I should take advantage of some of the benefits.


I am going to start walking and I will be using walking poles once I receive them. I stumbled upon these by accident when doing some research: Exerstrider Fitness Poles...work smarter, not harder!
It is a total body exercise that gently engages every major muscle with every stride. I cannot wait to get them.

Turning 50

At this second I am thinking about 50. What is 50? Fifty is a number. It is a multiple of 10 and 5. It is half of 100. It is the number of stars in our flag and the number of states. It is considered the Golden Year if lucky enough to be married for 50 years. For me 50 is the age I will be in a few weeks. What does 50 mean to me. It means losing my waistline. Where has my body gone? The once pear shape has now begun to take the shape of an orange. The metabolism has definitely slowed down making it harder to lose weight. It means wearing reading glasses. Thank God, they now make bi-focal contact lenses. It means menopause - hot flashes, weight gain, memory loss, and night sweats. It means having those "grandma wave good-bye arms". Where did that extra skin come from? The signs of "turkey neck" are beginning to show. The grey hair is now coming faster which means coloring my hair more often. It means taking longer to get out of bed. The legs and feet just don't want to move at times. It now means I am eligible for AARP. I always thought it was for senior citizens. This is probably the most depressing for me because I started receiving AARP membership information about six months ago. They couldn't wait. They have to keep reminding me with their constant mailers.

Although all these physical things are happening, I do not feel or look 50. It is amazing how old 50 use to look. I believe it is due to improvements in women's diet and health care. Women seem to now improve with age and are more attractive than when they were younger. They do say that "50 is the new 40".

What do I have to look forward to at 50? I am on a new venture which I am very excited about and that is working with my sister Bonita to make Bonita Botanicals successful and a household name. In my 20's and 30's I lacked the confidence to become an entrepreneur even though I had the opportunity to succeed. I just thought I could not do it. Today, I feel totally different. I know that my 50's will give me a second chance. I feel that I am growing mentally and spiritually every day and that I am a stronger and more confident. I don't know what will happen, but I cannot wait to find out.


The other most important aspect of my life is my son Rex. He definitely keeps me young. While most 50 year old women are experiencing the "empty nest" and looking forward to a new found freedom, I am experiencing just the opposite. My son is only six years old. Thank God, people don't think I am his grandmother!!! That would be devastating.

At This Second I am Wondering

At this second I am wondering about how people go to a charity event and not expect to give. My sister Bonita and I had a table today at a charity event. We were selling those rubber bracelets with our slogan "Be Beautiful Be Bonita for $2.00each with all the proceeds being donated. To my surprise, the majority of the people who came up to the table wanting one, walked away once they knew they had to pay for it even though they knew it was a donation for the event. We did not expect to sell any products, but we thought for sure we could raise some money with the bracelets. I can't understand why people would think that it would be free. Come on people, you are at a charity event. It is starting to be very frustrating. We have done a few events now, and it just seems that people just go to see what they can get for free. The thing that I found very interesting in observing these people is that they would not pay a $2.00 donation for a bracelet, but they paid $10.00 or more for raffle tickets in hopes to win something. I guess you have to give away something in order to receive. It really should not be that way, but it gives me ideas for the next time.

What Happens During Sleep?

At this second I am thinking about my life. For some reason I woke up very depressed today. I don't know if it was due to Rex not being home and missing him, turning 50 in a few weeks, thinking about money, or something else. What happens during sleep that makes us wake up happy, depressed, moody, etc? I know that I was dreaming so much, but I don't remember them and I did wake up many times during the night. I know that when I am feeling this way, I try to be positive and think about all the good in my life. It is amazing how much you really have to be thankful for and how that can help you get through the day. Sometimes, I am not happy with where my life is at this moment. However, looking back, I have had many accomplishments and I just need to take all my successes and everything I have learned and use it towards my next venture in life.

CHILD'S FIRST SLEEP OVER

At this second I am thinking about my son Rex. It is 11:23 PM. I thought for sure I would have received a phone call asking for me to pick him up by now. There has been nothing. Not even a phone call saying "hello" He was so excited. This is the first time spending the night at a friend's house. When I brought him his toothbrush, his pajamas, and a change of clothes for tomorrow, he hugged and kissed us so many times. I thought for sure he would not make it through the night. Maybe, I will still get a call. I miss him so much. It is so quiet. What is the morning going to be like without him yelling "mommy". It is so weird because we think our child is going to have a hard time when in fact it is us. I keep checking the phone to make sure nothing is wrong. How I miss my little guy.

Yeah!! Kris Allen Won

At this second I am thinking about the new American Idol. Kris Allen was my choice from the beginning. I liked his style with the acoustic guitar and his song arrangements. Most of his performances were extremely good. He showed his talent and stayed true to the type of artist he is. He was definitely a dark horse in the competition and just grew as a performer each week. In addition he is so cute and adorable. Adam is no doubt an excellent singer and shows great stage presence and is very comfortable in who he is. He showed his vocal ability by being able to sing any venue given. Although I liked him, I was rooting for the underdog. To me, Adam's career has already begun without having to be The American Idol. He is still a winner and will have a great career ahead of him.

I hope that Kris realizes that he does deserve to be the American Idol. I know he felt bad thinking that the moment belonged to Adam and not him. He was definitely in shock and disbelieve. He worked just as hard and is truly talented in his own right. I hope that the hype of Adam does not overshadow him and that Kris can feel the glory of winning.