So long, and thanks for all the blush

After selling Avon for three years, I have decided that it's time for me to move on. My reasons are many and complicated. I have had many laughs and some great times pushing lipstick. I've also had my share of business heartache, not to mention trying to relate to a corporation that didn't quite know how to relate to me.

When I started blogging, my intention was to keep a little diary of my attempts trying to do something women (and men) have been doing for many years, something that seemed archaic, almost unusual in its old-fashioned earnestness. I never expected to discover a new product, something other than a lotion or cream - writing - and to complete an entire book of my funny customer stories, trials and tribulations. I couldn't feed my family with Avon,  but I learned I can feed my soul through sharing my experiences with others.

I wrote new words to an old song to wrap up my experiences and to share with you the basic reasons why I left. I uploaded the song to my podcast site. Please listen and sing along!

Thanks for sharing my life these past three years. I'm only leaving Avon... not leaving writing! Please visit me at La Pajaro. I will archive all of my fun Avon Lady stories and personal stories there, and this site and my other blogs will simply cease to exist - Avon reviews, comments, ideas, tips and all. Read 'em while you can!

Ghost Products in the Sky
by Birdie Jaworski

A catalogue was coming out one dark and windy day,
but I don't care, 'cause that's not where I'll ever get my pay.
Now don't you know, that every time those shiny products came,
I hustled Avon everywhere, that's how I got my fame.

Some brands ain't got no fire, and their lines have no appeal.
My manager assured me that ol' Avon was sooo real.
A bolt of fear went through me when I knocked on that first door.
But truth be told it got too old, I couldn't push no more.

Yipie Yi-ay.... Yipee Yi-oh..... Ghost Products In The Sky.....

Once I wrote a thousand words of things gone right and wrong,
I showed a brand new universe with every ding and dong.
Avon is the greatest, won't you buy my products please.
Avon is a lifestyle, the new recruit believes.

Yipee Yi-ay.... Yipee Yi-oh..... Ghost Products In The Sky.....

I talked a million women into selling Lift and Tuck,
they trusted me to tell the truth so they could make a buck,
and sure enough, they moved the stuff, and Avon's bottom line
increased in size, Bust Sculpt applied to every single dime.

Yipee Yi-ay.... Yipee Yi-oh..... Ghost Products In The Sky.....

I did my best for Avon, made it fun, something to try,
but when I checked my e-mail, I let out a great big sigh.
Avon never told me that my stories did them good,
but I kept writing anyway, because I thought I should.

Yipee Yi-ay.... Yipee Yi-oh..... Ghost Products In The Sky.....

Now Avon did a lot for me, in ways they'll never know,
or understand, or comprehend, like where I get my glow.
It's not from any product, any "thing" that I apply.
My customers, taught to me, there's more than sell and buy.

Yipee Yi-ay.... Yipee Yi-oh..... Ghost Products In The Sky.....

That catalogue's now fadin' in the sun, I'm glad to say.
My lipstick's left my holster and my blush has gone astray.
Ladies, listen to me, when I tell you what I know,
Skin So Soft can coat your legs, don't let it coat your soul.

Yipee Yi-ay.... Yipee Yi-oh..... Ghost Products In The Sky.....