Non-Immigration Related...

... if anything in our life can really be considered that.

Recently, well, ever since I came back from my trip to Ghana that ended up costing, oh, about twice as much as expected (and I expected quite generously) and left us completely broke, David and I have been having to take a hard look at our finances. He's gone through yet another bout of job-hunting in yet another attempt to help me out, but hasn't turned up anything. I've taken stock of my situation here and realized that I've been working a full-time job for almost a year and a half now, and have absolutely nothing to show for it. I make enough to pay the most necessary bills and feed both of us properly most of the time. It was a little disappointing for me today when it hit me that for the last year and half that I've been working diligently, I haven't been free to pursue any of the things that I'd like to. Just to name a few: the digital SLR I've been wanting for about three years; a safe, reliable vehicle; the freedom to take a road-trip; buying frames to put up photos on the blank walls in the house I've now lived in for almost a year.

Now, I don't want to come across as whining, complaining, or asking for pity. David and I knowingly got ourselves into this situation and are just going to have to tough it out until we can find a way to get ourselves out. I'm just trying to explain the reasoning behind the rest of what I'm going to say. In looking at the options we, or, I have, I realized that I've been sitting on something that could possibly give us that little bit of extra cash. Then, even though David and I feel like our married life and plans for our future are on hold, at least I wouldn't have to say that I've spent a lot of time working merely so I can pay the bills. It's frustrating to look back at where I was a year ago and realize that nothing has changed. I don't want to be in that same position next year at this time.

There is always the possibility that David could get his visa to come to Canada today, or tomorrow. But after waiting around for just over a year now, I'd say that we can't really be betting on that. Immigration Canada, especially in the African offices (not to suggest that the immigration system is racially biased, just making a statement based on proven and published numbers. Haha!), is, if anything, completely unpredictable. That can be counted on. So, in the meantime, we think it would be nice to have something to show for this day-after-day monotony that we live.

For several years now (both living with my parents and since I've been on my own), I've been getting all my household products from an environmentally-concious company that is committed to providing safe, non-toxic products for its customers. My whole family also shops with the same company and we couldn't be more pleased with the products and the company in general. One of the great things about this company is that they do Consumer Direct Marketing, which means every customer deals directly with the company, greatly decreasing the cost of their products since they don't have to deal with distributers, marketers, advertisers, or any of the myraid of other money-grabbers that other companies go through to sell their products. It also means that this company that is committed to enhancing the lives of their customers pays part of the sale of every product back to their customers. Having seen members of my family and so many other customers reach high income levels through this company, just by helping other people, I finally had to sit down and ask myself, "why am I not getting in on this?" Is it because I'm shy and don't like to talk to people? I don't want to help people live healthier lives? I don't want to help people who are struggling financially reach a stable income level? It's really a little silly when I really thought about it. How I was keeping this quiet when I knew how good it was? And why?

So now, in order to not be in this same place next year, I've decided to step out of my comfort zone and tell people about this. To help others and, by doing so, help myself and my family feel like we're reaching for something in life, instead of just trying to keep our heads above water. It would be huge for me if you'd be willing to let me tell you about this company, about these products, about how the whole thing can change your life. David and I have a website that is mostly centered around the money-making side of this company, but there is so much more to it than that. Please, take time to go to our website and request more information (right hand side). Your contact information will come straight to me, and I'll give you a call at a time that works for you, to tell you about how this company can improve your health and, potentially, change your life, the way it has improved and is changing mine.