Mary Kay

A couple months ago, I decided to sign up as an independent beauty consultant with Mary Kay. I have thought on and off for several years about doing something like this, and have decided that now is the time to do it! Have no fear, this will not turn me into a scary, pushy saleswoman.

I'd like to address one question I am sure some of you have, as well as state a commitment I have made to myself.

The question- why?
timing: I feel like I have finally stabilized myself financially. Not that the money is rolling in with plenty to spare, but that I am not anticipating the next paycheck just so I can afford food. I am doing ok, and can handle the initial investment.

Location, location, location! I also realize I am in a unique location for this. I doubt there are many Mary Kay consultants that live in really remote locations. I am hoping that I can use Mary Kay to get into the villages in the Bristol Bay Region. I know I am where God wants me. I have slowly started visiting different villages, and am really hoping that hosting Mary Kay parties can be a way to get in, and from their I can encourage believers, and witness to the locals.

Income: My heart is to be in full time missions. Whether that is back in Africa, here in Alaska, or anywhere else in the world, I want to serve the Lord. The main thing that is keeping me from full time missions is school bills. So, here is my commitment, and some details on what exactly that means:

100% of my Mary Kay profits will go toward getting me to full time missions in three ways:

1. Paying off school bills. I will maintain at least the current amount that I am paying out of my monthly paycheck. Any Mary Kay profits that go toward school bills will be in addition to the payments I currently make. You know how loans work: pay off principle faster, less interest to pay, reduce total amount of payback.
2. Buying tools. As an aircraft mechanic, I am required to provide my own tools to work on the planes I fly. These stay with me as long as I take care of them, and will be used on the mission field as I maintain my own planes.
3. Flight time. I plan on getting my commercial single engine add-on, as it is required by most missions boards. It is also necessary for flying with my current employer. I would also like to get my single engine sea rating, so I can fly the float planes for my company. Additionally, staying current and keeping skills up isn’t just getting flight time when it comes. I feel that a little investment in flying will be required to keep my skills up when I don’t get to fly regularly for the company.

What you can do:
-Order from me! Either email me, or order from my website: http://www.marykay.com/liz.vw
-tell your friends! If you have friends that you know use Mary Kay, it would be a huge blessing to have them order from me as well.
-keep me accountable! I would like to share how I am doing, what I am doing, and goals with you. Please ask me how I am doing, what goals I am setting, and for a report on how I am spending money.

In the future, I will set up some goals, fun events, and challenges. I will probably mention them here, so keep an eye out!