Avon???

I am asking for opinions from people about Avon products. Do you like Avon? Do you find there stuff affordable? The reason I ask is because I am thinking of becoming an independent consultant with them. I was told on Friday that The Body Shop At Home is closing for consultants like myself. Your input is greatly appreciated.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Busy Girl

It has been crazy busy these past few weeks starting school. Oh lord. I have had to learn when the best time is to do my homework and study.. it's when the kids are asleep. I have been out of the loop on my show The Real housewives and on the weekends watch the reruns to catch up on the drama. tehehe. My final is on Tues next week and on Thurs I start my next section which is health care. I am so looking forward to getting in and learning. I also signed up to volunteer with the Red Cross. I am hoping to get going on that Next week. My knitting has been put on the back burner for now. There really isn't enough time. Well I am off and running.
Happy Knitting!

My Mission

I would like to empower, motivate and inspire people to living a happier and more fulfilled life. I want to be a good role model for my children by going to college and succeeding in my career with the medical field. I want my family to see me grow as a responsible person who helps others. I want to pass on good morals and honesty to my children.

Going back to college after many years has proven to be a challenge. With my determination and will to succeed I have pushed open the doors to a new chapter in my life. Rising above the issue’s that I face I have found I am much stronger than I thought. I want to make a difference in my life and those that surround me. Changing my career this late in my life I have found I am motivated more than ever. My goal is to help others by becoming a registered nurse. I want to offer care and comfort for those who are in pain and may be suffering, to help save a life and bring a new life into this world. My education is very important to me so that I can deliver the best care for each patient I come into contact with. I want to step up to the table and make my mark in this world. To overcome my own fears and prove to myself I am capable of anything.

Finding my place in today’s world can be difficult, but with perseverance and education I can achieve my goals. The legacy I hope to leave behind is to have an open mind, faith in yourself and the anything is possible.

My PCT Class

Well last night was great I made a great new friend and everyone was very nice. I am behind since I signed up late, but they felt confident I could catch up. At first the teacher freaked me out by making me feel I had a lot to catch up on. What's funny is I have taken the beginning class before at Ashford Unv. It is a class they make you take to prepare you for school. I even think I have the book somewhere. This class just helps you find your best ways to study and keep a handle on time management. It's a good book lots of helpful hints.After this I will move into the CNA portion and then on to PCT. I thought being at school at night I would be tired but I was wide awake. Last night we had CPR training. I am less nervous now since I pretty much remember a lot of stuff from my EMT class I took many moons ago. Well I have to get started on my homework.
Happy Knitting!

My Chapters

I was thinking last night about the chapters of my life that would be put into a book.

Chapter 1* Born, Not much there to remember so we will move on.

Chapter 2* Aww the the toddler years crawling walking saying goo goo gaa gaa

Chapter 3* Elementary school, making life long Friends and then moving from a small town to a huge city life.

Chapter 4* Junior high, totally lost as a small town girl, living up to expectations that a manger,agent, and family can put on you. Missing a lot school and not making many friends but working on set a lot.

Chapter 5* High school,Freshman & Sophomore cheerleader,I finally get the hang of things,I made some great friends. Then Junior year fall into a rabbit hole and by senior year with the grace of god live through it and graduate.

Chapter 6* Early 20's, Trying to answer that pressing question of what I will do with my life. Learning who I am and seeing I would rather just hang out with friends. Changing jobs like I change my underwear.Meeting all the wrong men and falling apart. Not understanding that my actions would affect my future.

Chapter 7* Mid 20's, Still trying to figure out what my career choice will be, Meeting the right man, getting married, and having our baby girl. Moving around to find the right home and ending with buying what I thought was our dream we would have forever. Communication is key in any marriage, trying to make a plan for our future.

Chapter 8* Late 20's, Our baby boy was born, thought we had it all jobs, cars, vacations, and then the rug was pulled from under us losing it all. Moving to another state starting over again and trying to hold on to what we had left. The trial of my life had taken a drastic turn and the changes I had to go through quickly put me in a state of lock down. After faith,prayer and determination we have finally started to get our ducks in a row and are trying to move on without our luxury life style.

Chapter 9* 30's, To be continued until next year.


That's it in a nut shell. It is so interesting to look back and see what you should of or could have done to change things. The only steady thing in my life was the support and endless love of my family and friends.I don't think I would be the person I am with that.

On another topic I start my PCT class tonight and good news I got a call about a JOB! I know OMG! right. I am so happy and I hope this is just the beginning of great things to come. Meanwhile my new schedule is going to limit me from my knitting, but I can live with that. I still have two purse's to felt and some unfinished projects to work on. I think today I am going to start another purse. I hope to have pics up by next week.

Well I am off. Happy Knitting everyone and God Bless.

Here I come

Well it is official I am signed up a starting my PCT class this Thurs. I am so happy. I wish I could have gotten in at the hospital it would have saved me a lot of money but I have to act now. I was nervous last night making the commitment, I just hope that we can over come the obstacles we will face the next 9 months. Those being daycare, money to pay for school and I have to find a job before my unemployment runs out. I don't have much time. I know i have posted this info all over but really this is so important to me. Please check out my store links as this is what I have to right now to help me pay for school.
http://amaxwell-cousins.mymarkstore.com/
essenceofara1.etsy.com
http://www.thebodyshopathome.com/web/acousins
Thank you all for your support.... Keep Knitting

There is Hope

I am so thrilled I applied for a job today that will work around my school. If I get this job it will allow me to pay for daycare for the little ones and not leave us broke. Since I decided to take a night class I will only run into problems if my husband's job takes him to New Mex to work which is a possibility. I am looking for back up ideas to help with that. I don't think I have ever needed a job and wanted to go school as bad as I do today. I am sure there are many other people who are thinking the same thing. It's funny when I hear someone complain they hate their job I wanna say "Hey at least you have one! While I am grasping at straws and coming up short you have the ability to pay your bills and buy the good grocery's." You know some items at the grocery store that are low priced are not too bad but I miss the food that has taste and isn't in a can.

I have been stuck at home and will be since my daughter has a cold. I am getting cabin fever already. I miss my outings with the moms group. This week they had tons of fun things planned out and we were going to be crazy busy having fun. Then the runny nose came on and I knew what was to come. Even though my daughter doesn't act sick, for example she is running over her brother with her toy car screaming "Move Bubba!" he never moves just laughs at her. Anyway I would feel bad if she got someone else sick, it is frowned upon to bring a runny nose to any play group.

Here is another purse I did. It's up in my little girl collection. I tried to be creative with the handles.

Time to Knit

I have put my issue's with trying to go school and pay for daycare for my two little ones on the back burner. I swear if I keep thinking about it I will throw up. So I have picked up my yarn and needles and started knitting like a mad women again. You can tell when I have a problem I can't solve I will have made like 20 scarves and 10 purse's. Even though I have looked into many ways to pay for daycare it's difficult since we make too much money as a family.. Yet not enough to stay afloat and not loose the things we have. I am still an independent consultant for The Body Shop At Home and a Mark Rep, but since I am new to Tucson I don't have many friends to help me host parties. I was hoping to get in at a hospital here in Tucson that offers on the job training to become a PCT. However I am thinking they are on a hiring freeze right now. With our situation I have to act fast and with the economy going the way it is who knows how long I will be waiting around.

I have finished two scarves one yellow and white and the other is a tan and orange. Both in the funky design. I also finished a new Party Purse that is grey and black. I have some other colors I am thinking of using for a new Party Purse, maroon, black and red, and orange and tan. I am going to see about doing matching purse and scarf as an item to sell together. On top of making things to sell on my Etsy and I working on Christmas gifts too. I want to start early this year so when November comes I am not knitting my fingers to the bone. I have a few ideas in mind and I love looking for new quick projects. The Internet is such a good source for finding quick knitting projects. Well I must be off and running yarn in hand.

Happy Knitting

The Real Housewives

I love watching The Real Housewives of New York City. These women are freaking funny. I think I watch to escape. Bethenny cracks me up, when she dressed up as Jill and did the impersonation that was great. The new girl Kelly I had mixed feelings about, that was until her lash out to Bethenny. She claimed she wanted to work things out and ambushed Bethenny after inviting her to meet at a bar. I would have not been as nice as Bethenny was. I also decided that I want Jill's mother to adopt, love her. Ramona she is a little off in my opinion. Alex and Simon they are a cute couple and even though somethings they say or do maybe odd you don't let that stop you from liking them. I have to say the women Of OC are not as interesting to watch. They lack the attitude of the New York women and Atlanta has too much attitude. The new Housewives of New Jersey should be interesting but I think they should do The Real Housewives of Texas or The Real Housewives of Colorado.