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Casual Friday

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Homes By Cross, Inc.

After putting on my gorilla suit this morning I realized I had forgotten something.Monkey Business

what was it?

Oh yeah, this is casual Friday.

Well I'm already dressed. I know what I'll do , I'll just act very casual today.

But then that little voice sprang up in my head and told me not to casually go about my business.

This is a tough market and I have to take all of this very seriously... So seriously, that smiling is frowned upon. Good, It's raining outside. Just the damper I need.

I was getting ready to leave the house, when I thought I saw the dog smiling, and I told him to wipe that smirk off his face.

This is a serious work day.

No monkeying around. They are going to respect me because in a sea of casualness, the lone ranger is in a suit working diligently with his nose to the grindstone. 

I almost made a clean break when I was stopped by my wife.

She said "have a great day" and gave me a smooch.

At that moment my attitude changed. I was going to smile regardless of the market or the rain. I'm not going to take myself too seriously. And in spite of the market and the rain, it is going to be a great day. I was going to have a little fun at the office catching up with some of my clients.  Maybe I'll have time this weekend for a little monkey business.

Claude Cross HomesByCross.com

 

 

 

 

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Comments(13)

JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

I always have to tell my dog to wipe the smile off his face too. I don't know what his problem is, we're doing serious business here.

Mar 27, 2009 08:02 AM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

Bgpic11142008103101_lFeatured in M.A.N.C.R.O.W! CONGRATS!

Mar 27, 2009 08:03 AM
Tracey Shrouder
360 Realty - Greensboro, NC
Listing Specialist

Nice post!  I agree.  I find myself taking myself seriously over and over...then I have to laugh at myself.  Monkey business.

 

Tracey :)

Mar 27, 2009 08:16 AM
Anne Williamson
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty - Blue Ridge, GA

Life is way to short to be taken too seriously, pay attention to the dog, smile and enjoy life, eat treats.

Anne

Mar 27, 2009 08:23 AM
Claude Cross
Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

JL - Thanks much for the feature. The dog is too old  for new tricks.

 

Mar 27, 2009 08:26 AM
Claude Cross
Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Tracey - a little monkey business and laughter never hurts. Thanks for the comment.

Anne - Amen, and I'm off to treating the wife tonight to some good eats. Thanks

Mar 27, 2009 08:30 AM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

Tell me about it, my dog is 11 years old and wishes to learn nothing new. As for me I am holding on to hope that I might pick up a few more in time. You are very welcome for the feature, thanks contributing to my group friend.

Mar 27, 2009 08:39 AM
Claude Cross
Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Thanks for the kudos. Now I feel a little pressure...na. Your group has a little zing to it. I like the posts. Glad to be here

Mar 27, 2009 08:45 AM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

I hope the glitch has been fixed my friend. Sorry that you were thrown out of feature status, must have been an issue with my edit. Take care and thanks again for your contributions to the group.

Mar 27, 2009 10:25 AM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

I love it Claude. An excellent message if I don't say so myself. Love the gorilla suit by the way:)

Mar 28, 2009 01:20 AM
Tere Rottink
CoastalVa Realty Inc - Virginia Beach, VA

Claude

I love your posts, and your sense of humor.  Keep em coming.

Tere

 

Mar 28, 2009 01:48 PM
Claude Cross
Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Bill - It's one of my best suits - Thanks for the comment

Mar 29, 2009 03:38 AM
Claude Cross
Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Tere - tap , tap, tap Thanks for the vote of confidence

Mar 29, 2009 03:39 AM