lola audu: One Extra-ordinary Day! Michigan Young Professionals Providing Fresh Perspective in the Real Estate Community - 10/02/09 07:14 PM
Just about 3 years ago, I decided to write a blog post. Within a month, I stumbled upon Active Rain and signed up. I had absolutely NO idea how much that simple decision would change my life and career.
Yesterday, 2 extraordinary events intersected together in 1 day aka 1,440 Minutes. During the Annual Broker Meeting of the Grand Rapids Association … (19 comments)
lola audu: A Play On Expectations... - 07/03/09 09:40 AM
It's funny how the mind works. We all form mental pictures of what we think someone will look like. That's why a movie of a good book rarely meets our expectations.
You see, I had spoken to her on the phone several times. We had established a good rapport. She had … (5 comments)
lola audu: The Mis-matched Hanger... - 06/30/09 07:00 PM
A few years ago, I received an unusual housewarming gift. It was wrapped within a tastefully crafted large gift bag. Inside, the bag was filled with solid, dark mahogany stained wood hangers. They were beautiful, but … (12 comments)
lola audu: Understanding the Power of the Gift... - 06/27/09 11:46 AM
I just read a post by Sally Cheeseman that stopped me in my tracks. Sally quotes Qunicy Jones in an interview about Michael Jackson.
Quincy goes on to say:
You have to be spiritually grounded and you are really a terminal for a higher power,
And if you don't understand … (9 comments)
lola audu: Grand Rapids, MI Home Buyers: You Don't Have to PAY for Listing Information! - 05/07/09 06:32 PM
Recently a call came into the office from a prospective buyer. After talking with her briefly, I asked her if she was being assisted by an agent who could get her real time updates of newly listed homes when they were listed.
She seemed surprised that this was possible. But it … (27 comments)
Today, the sun came out to play! Lately, it's been hiding away. In it's place, the clouds have had full sway. Drenching us with showers and occassionally startling me with a loud burst of thunder illuminated by brilliant crackles of lightning.
And, it is at precisely within this dark backdrop that my attention … (29 comments)
lola audu: Rubix Cube...My Wordless Saturday - 04/11/09 07:10 PM
Well, this not quite wordless...but it'll be close. :) Picture is taken along the banks of the Grand River in Grand Rapids, MI. It was a beautiful day with several fishermen fishing along the banks. We were taking a leisurely stroll on the sidewalk when I turned around and … (9 comments)
lola audu: Will It Be My Table...Or Yours? - 04/07/09 10:00 PM
Some time ago, two friends invited me to lunch at their home. I had gotten to know them through a class that we were involved in. From the moment I stepped into the home, I knew that this would be an unforgettable experience. It was a celebration of friendship in which they … (17 comments)
lola audu: NEW! Social Media & Blogging Ethics Class Combo - 04/06/09 05:49 PM
You are welcome to attend Lola Audu's course on Blogging Ethics & Social Media for Business Professionals! Lola is a Michigan Continuing Instructor and has attended the Bill Gove Training Institute for Keynote Speakers.
This will be a great learning experience for those who want to enhance their business model through the use … (12 comments)
lola audu: How to Avoid the Trade-In Trap When Buying Your New Home! - 03/27/09 03:19 PM
With interest rates dropping to their lowest levels since 2004, the home equity loan re-finance bug is itching a lot of folks again. As we approach the Spring Market which traditionally swings into full gear around March, home buyers will be able to take advantage of low interest rates and a large … (40 comments)
lola audu: What It Means to Live in Full Bloom... - 03/07/09 01:19 PM
One thing is certain about thorns, they're not hard to find! I love roses and have tended them in my garden for many years. Although I've used all sorts of gloves of varying degrees of thickness, more often than not, the thorns win. They just seem to have a way of … (20 comments)
lola audu: Less than Six Degrees...How the Rapidly Shrinking Human Web is Changing Real Estate! - 02/25/09 11:13 PM
They say, that we are all separated by just six degrees from every single person in the entire world. This theory about the Human Web is a powerful reminder of the fact that we're all connected...and that connections and relationships matter!
Last week, I was in Ann Arbor, MI to teach a series … (14 comments)
lola audu: Why We Need to Tell Our Stories... - 02/17/09 09:42 PM
Sometimes, a conversation with someone outside the 'industry' can put a fresh perspective on things. This week, I had one such encounter. In talking with some longtime clients, I had a discussion about the history of the Grand Rapids real estate market and one mans' experiences as one of the first minority agents in the area. … (60 comments)
lola audu: Breaking the Shackles...Let's Dance! - 02/10/09 10:07 PM
This song has been going through my mind all day! It's a Mary Mary song which has a captivating beat but even more importantly, a powerful message...
"Take these Shackles off my feet so I can Dance!"
It's part invocation, part command and all praise. Life's Shackles have a way of … (20 comments)
What is the Purpose of the Blogger's Choice Group?
Blogger's Choice Group has been formed to highlight Blog Posts that are NOT Featured on the Active Rain Network Blog dashboard but which You feel are Significant, Important, Interesting, Well Written & an Example of A Good Blog Post.
As the … (5 comments)
lola audu: Are You Coloring Your World Picture Perfect?...The Hidden Potential of Paradigms & Perceptions. - 01/27/09 07:16 PM
"Paradigms power perceptions and perceptions power emotions."
Quote from Sarayu to Mackenzie in the book, "The Shack."
What's the color of anger when you're color blind and can't see red? When it comes to emotional heat, each of us experiences the full spectrum of color in a myriad of different … (51 comments)
lola audu: A Tale of The Wise and Foolish Builder... - 01/03/09 06:20 AM
It was one of those nights you never forget.
Earlier, the wind had played gently with my trusses; nipping in between the shingles as it whistled upwards towards the towering timbers overhead.
The rain had started too. Falling in lazy, large droplets, spattering across the window panes before making fat little puddles … (44 comments)
lola audu: A New Year Bakers' Dozen....Lola's 2009 Recommended Real Estate Reading List! - 12/28/08 10:48 AM
2009 is the year to take your knowledge to the next level! Motivated real estate agents understand that the challenges ahead carry unique opportunities as well. What you know and When you know it will be as important as What you do in the year ahead!
Education is rapidly emerging as a top priorty … (43 comments)
lola audu: Merry Christmas & Blessings For the New Year! - 12/24/08 02:29 PM
It's been an interesting day online. In between doing all the stuff that needs to be done for the holiday celebration which has included: cleaning, tackling the pile of laundry and re-shelving wayword books that have a way of landing in all sorts of nooks and crannies, I've dropped into several … (30 comments)
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I remember the early 70's when bell bottom pants were all the rage. The bigger the flare the better. Everything was just a tad 'puffed' up and that included 'big hair' like the Afro. Sometimes, it was difficult to have a sense of how tall a person really was. Several … (63 comments)
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