I'm feeling very blue now

coasterqueen wrote: I said in the thankful post earlier that I was thankful I wasn't upset about this but I am. I have my first homeshow tonight, in my home. I invited all my friends. Out of 15 people I only have 4 coming And I know only one is coming because I went to a party of hers 2 weeks ago.

I'm almost embarrassed to have the show tonight. Which makes it worse because I'm already nervous about giving my presentation.

The ones who aren't coming didn't even give excuses why and they all waited til I was at work to call and leave me a message saying they weren't coming

I know I haven't seen a few of them recently because I have kids, they don't but

I just want this night to end quickly. I feel like I have no friends in real life anymore because I have a child and they all don't and they don't call me to do anything anymore, etc and NOW THIS.

I feel like such a loser.

pinka_star replied: I'm SO sorry!!!!!! I hope things go good tonight for you though.

aspenblue1 replied: I am so sorry. I hope things go well for you tonight. I know what you are going through when I had a candle party 4 people showed up to the party one being my sister. I was so upset but it ended up being a really great party. Good luck tonight!

MomToJade&Jordan replied: Let me tell you about my first official show. Only 4 people were there. To tell you the truth I was glad because I was nervous and I had no idea what I was doing. Look at this in a positive way. Starting with the smaller group might be easier for you. This will help you gauge how you feel about this whole thing. I like AtHome America I might buy something. Just take some breaths and try to relax. You are going to do fine.

coasterqueen replied:
Thanks Carrie. I don't know if it will be a great party since it will be my first, lol. I'm just hoping to get thru my presentation fast, have one drawing for small prize and eat, take orders.

BTW, my sister or mother won't even come to mine

mummy2girls replied: AWWW I am so sorry! I hope your night is a happy one though...let us know when the night is over

Kaitlin'smom replied: awww sweetie I feel for you. I hope it goes well and you get a good response from thoes who do come. Sometimes I dont get peoples rudeness, for example I sent out invitations and rsvp cards, even put stamps on them and I still never got 6 out of the 26 I sent. I thought these people were rude not to respond.

Best of luck!

amynicole21 replied: I'm so sorry you're feeling upset about this But you can't take it personally!! I agree with Carrie, use this as an opportunity to polish your presentation skills in front of a small group. I know you'll do great!

MilMunchMOM replied: I'm sorry they did that!! I personally would be relieved not to have so many people at my first party. Maybe now you can ask them again and how can they refuse. LOL

Melissa replied: I am so sorry. Hopefully your next one more will show up.

CantWait replied: I'm so sorry no one is showing up. I know what it's like having friends with no kids. They just don't seem to understand. I wish I was there, I'd come to your show and give you my support

kimberley replied: i am so sorry you are feeling down. i went through the same thing when i had the boys. everything in my life just became so different from my childless friends we drifted apart and it feels awful. big ((((hugs)))) and i hope you meet some great new friends with similar interests to yours soon. and i am sure your party will go great! those who didn't come don't know what they were missing.

MommyToAshley replied: ((((HUGS))))
Aweee, Karen, I am so sorry that some people who are supposed to be your friends choose to be rude. They don't know what they are missing. I can totally relate though, I have drifted apart from some of my friends as well and it hurts.

I agree with the others that this will be a great opportunity to polish your presentation skills in a smaller group. You should still try to have fun and have a great time with the four people that are coming. You deserve it and so do they. So, forget about the ones that didn't come and have a great time. A small group might be even more fun anyways... you'll have a chance to chat a little bit more with each person.

GOOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!

aspenblue1 replied: So Karen how did the party go?

Kirstenmumof3 replied: OH Karen, I'm so sorry your friends have done this to you! I had a similar situation in October, I had a Pampered Chef party and none of my friends came. I was so sad! I know you are hurting right now and I wish I could be there for you! I think when the show is over and you are feeling a bit better call up your friends and find out what happened!

Boys r us replied: I'm sorry!! So how did things go last night?

MylittlePaige replied: Oh Karen...Hugs to you!

I hope things turned out better last night then expected. I can understand your disappointment and frustrations. It seems like this has happened to a lot of us with friends with no kids. It is just hard to deal with no matter what the reasoning behind it though.
Alli

Lily replied: I'm really sorry so many people turned you down. I hope all went well last night. And ya know what? If those people don't want to come by because you have kids then you deserve so much better. I would come to your party if I could and I'd bring all the ladies I know too! BIG HUGS!

A&A'smommy replied: Awww sweetie (((BIG HUGS))) I'm so sorry you feel/felt this way! I know how you feel and it is a hard thing to deal with, but you will get through it, you are a strong WONDERFUL mother and wife!

Hillbilly Housewife replied: Oh Karen! I wish I would have seen this sooner... lol

My first Mary Kay party was a bust. Or so I thought - I had 20 people invited...and only 5 came. But yo uknow what? I still had over 500$ in sales!!

Just give them a call...and say:

*I'm sorry you missed the presentation..how about we meet for coffee, and I can go over some product with you quickly while we catch up!! I miss being out with friends...when would yo ulike to get together?*

and if they say no...then you know for sure...