Bella Donna visits Oostenberg Oasis Women's Camp!

 

Hi all!  I was recently invited to do the Saturday session at my church’s women's camp, which was held at Anatoth, just outside Kuils River.  This being my first official Bella Donna event, I was a nervous wreck for a whole month after being asked!  I had two hours to fill – the question was, WITH WHAT??  We have so many wonderful subjects that we offer that is was close to impossible to settle on only a few.  The theme of the camp was “flying high like an eagle”, which also means upliftment of the body and soul, so I worked around this.  In the end I got a few favourites together and divided my presentation into two parts – upliftment of the body and upliftment of the mind and spirit.

Since I’m a bit of a computer buff, I did a Powerpoint presentation to go with my chat.  Sounds pretty cool, huh?  Only thing is, I would have been LOST if hubby Herman didn’t happen to do the sound at the camp as well – my laptop and the screen wouldn’t listen to me!!!  Nothing worked when I’d set it up!  So he tweaked a bit here and adjusted there... and we had life!  Sooooo useful, these things called ‘men’.  Though I had to work in front of my screen instead of behind it due to cable restraints, I think it worked out well.

 

Some of my favourite subjects to talk about are ‘the many uses of a little black dress’, ‘different make-up styles with just 3 items’ and ‘what to always carry in your handbag’.  I challenged the ladies to bring their handbags and try to match me item for item – they actually did very well!  Some even trumped me!  My husband actually came up with a brilliant idea of what gift to give the ladies that would connect with this subject...  tiny little handbags made from my pamphlet, filled with a lip-gloss and a business card - see pic below.

As an icebreaker in the middle, on BD’s Operational Manager Mandy’s suggestion, I had the ladies do facial exercises – we were in stitches!  Will definitely use those again.  My second half focussed on goal setting and personal growth, especially in your career.  I have a passion for this part, as I have a vision board with my dream for my future pasted on it, which I work towards every day.  I also found a motivational speaker on the internet called Marcus Buckingham, who has done 12 years’ worth of research on what successful women have in common – the results are very refreshing!  Do yourself a favour and go do his test here Markus Buckingham's Strong Life Test to find out what YOUR strengths are, then build your way to a brighter future on those strengths!

Keep on polishing!

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Update from Centurion branch…

Our very busy Centurion branch owner, Ereeza Ryland, sent us these lovely pictures of what she’s doing in her classes.  I must honestly say that I am very jealous!  These pics look so professional!  Note to self – must find out who her photographer is…

 

I love the way she encourages the girls to go for the “less is more” option when it comes to make-up.  Young girls need to realise that they should rather enhance the features that they’ve been given, than make themselves look old before their time.  Youth is a virtue… cherish it!

She also sent us some photo’s of the flower arranging and the décor done in her

classes.  Very classy!

Ereeza takes a ‘hands on’ approach with her classes and we are very proud of her!  Look out for a feature on this lady coming soon. 
Keep on polishing, Ereeza!

Merry, merry Christmas!

With this year drawing to a close and everyone slowing down to a crawl, I thought it a good time to wish our Bellas a blessed Christmas.  May you be kept safe and rest well, as our 2011 seems to be a very busy one! 

I've also decided that next year, in spite of my hubby's MOST ARDENT objections, our Christmas tree will be pink.  Yes, you heard me - PINK!  Look, isn't it pretty?  I'm a Bella girl now, so pink is in.  Not that my eldest will object, she's been a pink fan for all of her 6 years.  We're both very exited about all the girly things we'll be doing soon and she's been practicing her model walk and dress-up every day.  Watch out world, Miss mini Bella Donna is on her way!

So, all that's left now is to relax (hopefully soon) and perhaps some last minute shopping... yes, shopping is good, always!  Miss mini is a perfect shopping partner, too.  I still have to buy my Bella Donna training kit, something that I am itching to do.  With our wide range of classes, this might be quite a mission, but after asking around a bit, I'm sure I'm on the right path to finding everything I need.  In pink... or black.  I need 15 hand mirrors and 15 makeup kits and 15 place settings and 15 vases and 15... o oh!  Hubby's eyes just went ROUND! Ha! Didn't think it was so complex, probably... hiehiehie! 

Jip, we're SERIOUS about our Bella girls and only the best will do for them.  They will have fun and learn wonderful things.  If we make a difference in their lives along the way, even better!  So once again, a merry Christmas to you all.  We are looking forward to seeing you at our classes in 2011!

 



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