This past week I found myself in one of those rare moments in life that one can either rise above or sink miserably below. Thank goodness for that little voice inside my head (sounds an awful lot like my grandmother) that warned me against being drawn into silly arguments or foolish banter, even when every bone in my body is screaming otherwise.
I have struggled with even justifying it by writing this post for several days. I suppose the voice inside my head wears off after a while.
Trying to keep a positive attitude in this profession can sometimes take the strength of a pot of black coffee along with the dogged determination of a Southern Woman with a head as hot as coals in a fire.
Most days I am just that woman.
A few days ago, I attended a Realtor Open House hoping to hear good news and enjoy the company of fellow Realtors.
Not even four steps into the door, and I was greeted with a comment that on most occasions would have certainly landed me in federal prison.
"Oh look, It is real estate Barbie."
Breathe. Violence is not the answer!
Those words stung like a hornet with a vengeance. And that is exactly what she wanted. "Smile Cherimie, don't kick her in the teethe, it just isn't lady like." says the voice in my head. Not to mention it would be a waste of a great new pair of boots, the voice adds.
Several other attendees heard the sordid greeting, and it was apparent I wasn't the only one who thought it was less desirable than a simple welcome. Over the years I have mastered the art of hiding certain emotions, this was a new emotion.
So for several days I have pondered (and steamed) over the public display of humiliation. So I did what any tech savvy southerner would do, I googled Barbie!
It just so happens that Barbie has done fairly well for herself over the years (since 1959 to be exact). Is it possible that this woman (can't really call her a lady, now can I?) was bestowing me with a compliment?
So as I read on about Barbie, I realize I certainly could be called worse things. I mean, Barbie is extremely successful, seems to care about her appearance, manages to level the field with her male counterparts, AND is constantly being imitated. Hmmm...there are worse things.
This industry is difficult enough, it saddens me the lengths that some will go just to bring others down.
Real Estate Barbie? Ok, I can handle it.
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