Coffee or Sales Pitch ??

So yesterday I was a little upset (mostly with myself) but didn't write about it because I hadn't given it some distance.   That and I planted my herb and flower seeds to get myself in better mood.   By the way, it worked and I was distracted for a while from being mad.

But now to vent and get it off my chest.   Yesterday I had coffee with Mandi, who had moved to Edmonton and had got to know from work here at AHS.    We hadn't had coffee in ages (because she moved) and in the past had met for coffee once in a while to chat, which was nice.     This past week she was in town and wanted to meet for coffee.    Of course I said yes and we picked a date/time.   She then asked if she could do a practice presentation with me ... saying she needed a safe person to practice on and I didn't have to buy anything.      We visited for a while and then I asked her if she wanted to start the presentation.    It was for Melaleuca and I tried to be receptive and positive.   That was my big problem ... and guess what, it wasn't a practice session, she is already a director in the company!      And being stupid or just too nice, I signed up.   The problem is that it isn't like other companies (like Avon) where you can be a casual buyer ... it's based on a points system where they want you to buy 35 points worth of merchandise every month.   That would be approximately $75.00 or more, plus shipping, etc.   There is a yearly membership fee and if you forget to order one month there is a back-up order that is submitted so the month is not missed.

Call me gutless, spineless or just plainly an idiot.    There she was holding her little information booklet showing me the levels of commitment and asking me which one I would like.    I was dumbfounded and took the first one, which was for only buying, no selling.     Truthfully, I was mad that I felt cornered and a little lied to.    I'm trying to get my nerve up and send her a message that I've changed my mind about the whole thing.     When I get home from work this afternoon I will send her an email and email the company to discontinue this membership. 

Oh I'm just so mad!!