Mary Kay.

Skeptical...YES!

Interested...a little.

Going to do it...maybe?!

And I know that some of you are already screaming out loud, "NO! Don't get sucked in to that!!!" Right?! But here are some of my thoughts:

Brian and I asked God to be in our lives several months ago and I can definitely tell a difference in the way I think, act, love, appreciate, pray, and more simply...in the way I live my life. I recognize that He is working in our lives and can feel that He is helping us live a life that glorifies Him. I pray that He directs our "path" by closing doors and opening windows. I pray that if certain things are in His will for us, they happen effortlessly. Now that is not to say that I expect things to be easy. But I know that if I give it all to my God, He will not disappoint.

A few months ago, I was thinking of ways that I could stay at home with my precious baby girl, but still bring in some kind of an income. And selling Mary Kay actually came to mind. I already wear Mary Kay make-up; so at the very least, I could earn a little extra money and get my make-up at half price. And if I plan on staying at home in a few years and giving up my income anyway...I have nothing to lose and everything to gain, right?!

Well...

Last week, I was invited to be a "model" for a Mary Kay Consultant training class. And for the sole purpose of earning a $20 gift card for going...last night, I hesitantly went with the assumption that it was going to be another awkward and boring Mary Kay party. But to my surprise, I truly enjoyed myself and even felt extremely motivated and inspired. I stayed late and visited with a Sales Director and was convinced that this could really work for me! Mary Kay has been a successful business for 46 years and the company is 100% debt free! The company was founded by a woman who wanted to create a business that could enrich women's lives and allow them to live a life in the right order...God first, family second, and career third. Honestly, what business do you know of that allows you to end a meeting with a prayer?! Mary Kay Ash (founder of Mary Kay), helped pave the way for women to be able to work, earn money and still be able to stay at home with their kids. And if this works for me, I will be forever grateful! I was moved and touched and am seriously thinking about becoming a "Mary Kay Beauty Consultant!" I know, I know...it seems very cheesy, doesn't it?! But like I mentioned before, I have absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain.

I think a lot of people have this negative perception when it comes to "selling" Mary Kay. At least, I know I do. Which is why I am a bit skeptical about the whole idea. But honestly, it WORKS...for some women, anyway. And why can't I be one of those "some women?" In the Mary Kay monthly magazine, they disclose how much money some women are earning and just as an example, Bob Stoops' wife earned a $20,000 paycheck last month alone! And she isn't even the highest paid Director. I think that people feel that it's "too good to be true" and "too easy." But if you want your "business" to work, it's not going to be easy. There is work involved. You can't just sit back and expect people to come to you and when they do, you earn a hefty paycheck. That's not how it works. And no, I'm not going in thinking that I will be making $20,000/month. Although that would be AMAZING...I'm keeping it real here!

I have always been very career-driven and like bringing home a paycheck to help provide for my family. But spending time with my baby is more important to me now. Take yesterday, for example. Because I work an 8-5 job and had something to do after work, I only spent a combined two hours with Rylie...and that breaks my heart! And if I get involved and find out that Mary Kay is going to work for me, I can quit my job...eventually, hopefully earn just as much (possibly even more) as I do right now, and be able to spend so much more time with Rylie. I will be in charge of my own growth, be rewarded with great gifts, get my make-up at half price, and most importantly, I'm hoping that I will become passionate about my newfound career and make a living by doing something that is motivating and inspirational to me!

After talking it over with Brian last night, I have his support. So I am meeting with the same Sales Director today for lunch and if you know me at all, you know I already have a list of questions for her! I am taking this very seriously and am praying that if this is what God wants me to be doing, then things will work out! Maybe I will be the next Mary Kay success story?!

Wish me luck...