Day One

**NOTE: I started this journey on Friday, July 26, 2013. I had previously typed this blog, but waited to post until I became an official member of the Nerium International Team- which I did last night, on July 30, 2013!


First night with Nerium AD night cream. Had simple instructions to follow from my dear friend who got me started with this. Looked a little like this:

- take a shower (easy!)

- wash face (currently using Walgreen's version of Cetaphil)

- take before pictures

- splash a little water on your face (whoops, forgot that one!)

- pump 4-6 times then rub into face

So for 5 steps, forgetting 1 is pretty good!

I must admit that taking pictures of myself that close to me is intimidating! I'm not one to brag on my qualities. And I definitely noticed how bad those brows look! (I'll take care of that ASAP, don't you worry!). It's a really weird feeling to know I am about to show the world up close and personal what I look like without makeup. But here goes nothing!

 

This is my usual looking face. I've always had a difficult time with the right side. It gets patchy red and when I was younger was prone to zits. I'm 30 and still get little "friends" like the guy under my mouth there. And the guy hiding in the the brows. 

I really don't think I have too much in the way of wrinkles on my forehead. Just big pores and the occassional "friend." Do note that you can see the reddish tint on my cheek bones though.

And here you can really see those big pores and discoloration on my cheeks. Pretty please Nerium, fix that!!


So far, I've had Nerium AD on my face for about 10 minutes. The smell is different as I've been told it might be, but it's not something that bothers me. I like the idea of something made from simple ingredients straight from nature working wonders on my face. You know how much I love the country and being outdoors, so this feels right to me. It also reminds of me a little of having a facial done before (which, I need to add, was a VERY long time ago!). A little tingly, tight, yet smooth feeling. 

 Nerium's found a new home on my bathroom counter. Sitting pretty right next to my Bath and Body Works Shimmer and Shea lotion, which by the way is also amazing! 

I'm so EXCITED to see what happens in the next 3 weeks! Keep calm and dream with me!

Dream On

I started this adventure in truth, because I wanted to give my family the castle they deserve. Everyone has their own idea of a “castle.” Some want the multi-million dollar mansion, complete with 10+ bedrooms and 15.75 bathrooms. Others want a modern look, with steel and metal and geometric shapes. My family is simple. We want a comfortable home on 10 acres of land. We want the freedom to roam around, walk down to the pond, and count the stars at night. The amazing and fortunate thing is, we have the land, inherited from my husband’s family. We just need to save the money to build the home. And that is where Nerium Ad first caught my eye…

   My family will be talked about a LOT on this blog. They’re who I am and who I love. But from this point forward, they will be known as the following:

·      The King- my husband of 9 years

·      The Queen- well, someone has to be that role! Might as   well be me!

·      The Prince- our 8 year old son

·      The Princess- our 5 year old daughter

·      The Royal Dog- our blue heeler puppy

We have big plans to build our “castle.” What’s your castle look like?