I have been MeMe'd!

After returning from an overnight camping trip for our 5 year old son and 15 other kids being there in the constant drizzle, I came home to find that I had been MeMe'd by Debi Braulik.  I thought often about what I would say, if this ever happened.  Unfortunately, you know most of what is important about me already.

1.  In high school, I drove the biggest and baddest truck of all!  I grew up in a small town in Kansas, and well, I was a complete tomboy.  During high school, I played softball and basketball.  When I graduated in 1987, I received a full ride scholarship to Highland Community College for business, softball and basketball.

2.  Before moving to Georgia, I worked at a chemical plant in Lawrence, Kansas, called FMC (it has changed names since).  I worked there from 1992 to 2001. I was the ONLY female in the plant side for several years, working with 200 men.  The job was NOT glamorous, but the pay was great.  I decided to make the most of it, which meant becoming a "relief operator".  This meant I could do any job in the plant.  While everyone else had a set schedule, I filled in where and when I was needed, making the top paid hourly employee.  Eventually, I moved to the phosphorous side of the plant where I held the same position, but with a twist.  We fought fires daily!  When your dealing with certain additives, etc, if air hits, its in flames.  It was an extremely dangerous job, but as a single mom, it kept us going.  After moving to Georgia, I became a licensed health insurance agent.  I was consistently in the Top 10 in the nation.  Then in 2004, I decided to start working with the family real estate business.  In the past, I did several home based businesses, many with success, which I feel is part of why I can be successful today.

3.  I break the rules.  As a Real Estate Professional, I dont play the part well.  I dont wear dresses, slacks or anything that I am uncomfortable in.  I am always in blue jeans, or khakis, with a company shirt with our logo on it.  Most people find me to be down to earth, just like everyone else, and that is how I get my business.  I try real hard to show everyone respect, regardless of where they are in their life, because tomorrow I could be in the same position.

4.  I struggle with the business, because I cant handle redundant tasks.  It drives me crazy to do the same thing over and over again.  While, I am working hard on this, it does seem to be my down fall.  I have a few things that I really need to complete and get behind me, but the thought of it makes my entire body ache! I am getting close though, and this will be a complete surprise to Chris, when I am caught up!

5.  I am working on a marketing campaign that I think is going to blow my SOI out of the water.  It is a very simple way of marketing, but something that most people would never think of.  I love marketing, and with a little creativity, it can be the difference between you and the agent next door.  I am taking a little of my past, giving back to the community, getting my name out there, and most of all, having fun doing it.  What else could I ask for?

Sooooo, now I get to tag three people!!!  Lets see  Michelle DeRepentigny, Peggy Edwards, Thesa Chambers