So this past weekend I pulled on my big girl panties and did something I would have never thought I'd do. Something way out of my comfort zone.
I went away for 4 days with a group of people I really didn't know. I had one friend from college and another I'd met briefly (like 10 minutes) in a store. There were 16 of us in a house. Sharing bedrooms, bathrooms, meals and a lot of together time.
Well guess what? It was great! Now I'll admit when I got there Wednesday evening I was thinking, "Oh my, this is going to be a long weekend. What have I done?" Not because of anything that had happened, just because of a new situation. I'm a very cautious person and this was throwing caution to the wind.
We all had one thing in common. Rodan + Fields. That's why we were there. We were doing a convention "virtually". Learning and training together. Bouncing ideas off of each other. Learning strategies for was worked and hasn't worked.
These are my girls. Team Empower. What a great name. Jami (in the middle) is our fearless leader. We are all "empowered" to make our businesses what we want them to be. We are "empowering" women to have the best skin of their lives and feel better about themselves. We are "empowered" to make a difference in the lives of our families.
#teamempowered
This picture represents four different teams. (Yes, we had one man among us. There is a husband and wife team)
So it didn't take long to get to know these sweet people and develop new friendships. I mean who doesn't need more friends in their life?
Thanks to old Hurricane Nate, we ended up cutting our trip short a day to beat the weather back to Nashville. So that meant we were leaving on my birthday.
But not before my new friends celebrated my special day with a cake for breakfast.
#thesepeoplegetme
So what was my takeaway from this trip...besides 14 wonderful new friends? Sometimes you have to break through the walls of your comfort zone and put your toe over the line. We aren't going to grow if we don't stretch. It isn't always going to be comfortable, but most likely you will walk away better for it.
Live your best life!
Coming home early meant I got to see Benny for a few minutes.
And go out to dinner with friends who are way more like family.
#trueblessings
BTW...This top has catapulted to the top of my favorites.
Before I go, let me give you a quick look at what I found out about at our conference.
We are releasing one new product and have revAMPed two others.
Active Hydration has been a real game changer for so many people. Well now there's an Active Hydration Bright Eye Complex specifically for those baby blues. Designed to combat the appearance of dark circles, puffiness and brighten the under eye area. It can be used alone or layered under the ever popular Multi-function eye cream.
The AMP MD roller has been revAMPed and the Night Renewing Serum (one of my absolute favorites) has been reformulated.
If you are interested in learning more or want to get on my list to be first in line to get these products when they are released, just let me know.
OH...and one more thing...
HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY to my partner in crime!
May we be blessed with another 25 years. Hey! Why don't we go to Hawaii in a couple of weeks?😉
I love you!
That's it friends. Have a wonderful Tuesday! I think we're going to get rained on here today.










Wow!! What a weekend. I would have been hesitant as well, but it sounds like so much fun. I'm glad it worked out and Hapopy Anniversary!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Trista!!! Loved reading about your birth today! Can't wait to see some pictures of your sweet little man!💙
DeleteCan't wait to get my hands on that bright eye complex... sounds great! Happy Anniversary, you two! And happy belated birthday! xo
ReplyDeleteYou and me both. Mine should be there when I get home! Thanks for the well wishes. Hope your week is going great!
DeleteOh my goodness, so much to love you gingham gorgeous birthday babe! I'm so proud of you for stepping out of your zone and making so many sweet new friends! Yay to seeing your handsome Benny and cake for breakfast...YES! Happy Anniversary to you lovebirds...cutie patooties!
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet Andrea!!! I'm definitely having a few fun filled weeks. I need to get back to normal...I'm missing my blogging buddies. XOXO
DeleteHappy Birthday (again!)! Happy Anniversary! Bon voyage!!
ReplyDeleteThanks sweet friend!!! I must be old to be married so long...LOL!!!
DeleteHappy belated birthday AND happy anniversary! My goodness, what a wonderful time!!! It looks like it was a beautiful weekend had by all, and I swear some of the best things are the ones that make us step out of our comfort zone - so good for you! Also, that cake looks DARN delicious!
ReplyDeleteHey girlie! Thanks so much. I sure hope you're having a great week. I wish I could have shared some cake with you!!! XO
DeleteWoo hoo Lisa, what a great post! So much goodness in your life right now I am lovin' it! What a way to enter a new decade and celebrate that big anniversary! BTW, that gingham top is perfection on you! I LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteI also love how many delicious desserts you had for your birthday! How sweet of your new friends to celebrate with you. You make 50 look fabulous my friend! And I love the name of your R&F team - Empower is such a great name. Happy Tuesday and Happy Anniversary!
xo,
Kellyann
I'm afraid I'm wearing all of these delicious desserts. I'm going to have to go back to CA and go on lockdown until we leave for Hawaii...LOL. We are going to rock our 50's my beautiful friend!!! Hope your week is off the a great start!!! XOXO
DeleteHappy birthday AND Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Bev!!!
DeleteOh my goodness lady, I'm away from my blog for a few days and I feel like I missed tons. Where do I start ? Happy Birthday ! Secondly Happy Anniversary and that photo of you and the hubs is fantastic !!!! AND I tried the samples of Rodan + Fields and I'm happily impressed ! Great stuff :)
ReplyDeleteHey girl! I know exactly how you feel. My blogging and reading has been so spotty with all my traveling. I need to hop right over to you and see if there are any wedding pics.😍 Thanks for the well wishes and the sweet words about the photo. I'm so happy you liked the products. We found out over the weekend that the Night Renewing Serum is being replaced with an even better version so I can't wait to get that. Of course if you ever want to try some I'd be happy to get you set up. Hope you are having a great week. XOXO
DeleteAs I join you in that decade next July, I feel I can say you DON'T look it!!! Happy birthday 🌈🎂🍭
ReplyDeleteYou are way too good to me, but I'll just throw it right back and say the same goes for you. Soooo, YAY US!!!!
DeleteSo proud of you for putting yourself out there- you are much braver than I am! Glad you had a great time, and I hope you continue to enjoy all of your celebrations! Happy anniversary to you and Kent!
ReplyDeleteHey cute girl!!! I most certainly am not braver than you are. Look at what you're doing..working at a new school. That's super brave in my book. Thanks for the anniversary tidings. Hope you are having a great week!!! XOXO
DeleteWay to go getting out of your comfort zone. Happy birthday and happy anniversary.
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Thanks so much Patty!!!
DeleteA birthday and an anniversary?!? Happy everything!! I'm always so happy when I step outside my comfort zone - but I still have to force myself :)!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lana!!! We have a fun filled 8 days in our family. Katie's birthday is this Sunday and then all the birthdays are over until April. It's HARD to step outside of that zone, but sometimes really good things happen when you do. Happy Thursday!!!
DeleteHappy Birthday Beautiful- you look amazing AND Happy Anniversary! So funny I had that Loft top in my cart this week- now I want it more than ever!
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