I'ts Time To Toughen Up Mel

Hello everyone

It's been a tough few days for myself. On many of an occassion over the last 3 days, I have stood up and walked away from the computer, stormed out of the house and sat on the front steps of our rental.

You see I was hoping that the fresh air would start to help me deal with everything that going on inside my head.

Ugh! What Have I Done?

The move to the country has been a little bit of a struggle - the not being able to fit in part, the constant assault of bugs biting you, swan diving into your drinks and food or constantly trying to get up your nose. OMG they are everywhere!!!

And don't get me started on the topic of the snakes *cringe*

You just gotta love country living in Australia

But hey, I knew what I was getting myself into, before we moved here to better my husbands career.

Now, my husband is a wonderful and caring man.

Ken is overjoyed that I have found the WA platform. He says its awesome to see a fire lit in my belly and becoming so passionate about life once more. Honesly his support is amazing. I love him with all my heart and soul.

It's true, WA is now my life. I love the people. I love the support. I love reading everyone's blogs. I'm so addicted to it, it's crazy!!!

I start my mornings with a cup of tea and a bowl of cereal and sitting down in front of the computer, working my way through each and every blog posted, then on to answering any emails fellow members have sent. Once I've caught up, I hit my course work and onto updating my websites.

Oh Boy!!!

Then last week I sat down and looked over the household budget. My heart skipped a beat when I checked my bank account and noticed the monthly WA premium membership fees payment had gone out. It totally slipped my mind at how bad the Australian dollar exchange rate is compared to the US dollar. So over $73 was taken out. I really felt sick to my stomach.

My Not So Bright Idea

Our budget is tight already as it is.

My husband, bless his soul, didn't batter an eyelid.

It did however hit me pretty hard when I went to do the monthly grocery shop. We really didn't have a lot left to spend.

I felt so bad.

So I thought about it for a while and decided something had to be done. I decided to set up a drop shipping site.

My thought was if I could get some extra money coming in, I could pay for my membership and put extra money towards groceries and bills.

So I put my heart and soul in to setting up my shop, spending hours every day researching the products I wish to place in my store.

I worked hard setting up multiple social media accounts and posting away. Then the other day I thought I would spend around $5 a day for 3 days using some Facebook ads to try and get some paid traffic to my store. I got plenty of visitors but no sales :(

I know this will take a little time...but I was kind of disappointed. I have yet to start blogging on that site but will as of tomorrow. The hopefully traffic will flow soon.

Ladies Be Careful!

Unfortunate events occurred to me by using Face Book advertising and Social Media.

I was inundated with constant abusive messages on my ad comment sections and through social media. I am only trying to sell products in the BohoChic niche. So I can't understand why I was targeted.

I mean some of the comments were very offensive to the point I had to report it to Face Book.

I had to translate these messages - but I wish I hadn't. Nobody wants to see messages like "Die M***** F***** Die" and "I going to slice your head off and let your blood spill till the ground"

It really shook me to my very core. I know there are stupid mean people in this world, I just wasn't expecting to cross paths with them like this. I'm sorry I had to post those comments but I wanted to warn other Ladies on this platform.

Please be careful ok.

I wish we were warned about the dangers.

Lucky me also got multiple disgusting messages from men through Twitter and Instagram. What is wrong with people?

Why can't they just show some respect?

Why can't they just leave me alone!

I now block..block..block a lot of people.

This world of marketing can be tough. I know I have to develop a thicker skin...but it's not easy for a person like myself. It will take time.

Today I'm questioning if I have made the right decision joining up.

I have decided that I wont be paying my next membershipn next fortnight if my store has made no sales.

I refuse to take money out of our food budget. Much to my husbands constant protests.

One, being me, is getting sick of eating multiple meals of rice with beans, noodles or soup. I need steak!

I will however will stilll be researching and writing blogs. That part will not stop.

I will miss reading everyone's posts.

Hopefully I wont be away for too long.

Please say a prayer for me all.

Take care xx