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There are Worse Ways to Start the Day Than With a Cat on Your Lap

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Real Estate Agent with inactive - license is on ice with State of MN

This morning I am getting off to a slow start. I was out fairly late last evening, talking through some options for a young couple who wants to move and is $49,000 upside down in their home (luckily they do have options).

There are important things I wanted to do before I leave for showings: I wanted to work out, update a market analysis, set up showings for tomorrow, and figure out some more numbers for the couple who is "under water" on their mortgage.

So here I am, already running late before I even start, and my cat Max decides that now -- right now-- is an ideal opportunity to spend quality time with me. 

He doesn't always want attention, but when he does, it's now.  Max will walk across my keyboard, head-butt my hand as I click the mouse, or lay on my desk and lick my arm until I stop everything and give him my full attention!

My work will still be here in five minutes, after I cuddle Mr. Max.

And I can think of worse ways to start your day than with a cat on your lap.

Barbara Charlton
www.BarbaraCharlton.com

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Barbara Charlton, REALTOR, GRI
License voluntarily ON ICE with State of MN
Cell/Text: 612-414-6721
Office: 952-898-5800
Fax: 612-677-3710
Barb@BarbaraCharlton.com

Lisa Schlitz
Home Run Real Estate, Inc. - Wellington, FL
Realtor - Wellington, Florida Homes 561-214-3216

Hi Barbara,

My cat, Felix, does the exact same thing-walks across the keyboard, typing out crazy notes, until I stop all and pet him-love cats!

Mar 03, 2010 11:00 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I can give you a great list of worse ways to start your day.....enjoy it.

Mar 03, 2010 11:02 PM
Nancy Lee - An OrderLee Home,
Hendersonville, NC

A most excellent way to start the day with a calm and happy attitude (and a happy cat)!

Mar 03, 2010 11:04 PM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

I start everyday with a cat and now a new kitten spending a little quality time with me.  Then it is time to get moving and they head to their respective spots to watch me frantically trying to remember where I put my keys :-)

Mar 03, 2010 11:05 PM
KARIN SMITH
SMITH REALTY GROUP - Slidell, LA
BROKER/REALTOR

How very sweet is Max!!!  What a great way to start your day.. enjoy!!

-Karin

Mar 03, 2010 11:13 PM
Barbara Charlton
inactive - license is on ice with State of MN - Lakeville, MN

Lisa: Cats and keyboards are fraught with peril...they might accidentally place an order!

Barbara and Nancy: Exactly! Sometimes surrender is a swifter strategy.

Cindy: A kitten! I'm jealous. I LOVE kittens (but that's exactly how I ended up with Max and his sister Ruby...kittens will sucker you right in). :) 

Karin: Thanks, it is a nice way to get started. Off to the races!

 

 

 

Mar 03, 2010 11:28 PM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Barbara, Max has the right idea. Time to take a break and enjoy a little bit of life. Thanks.

Mar 03, 2010 11:53 PM
Barbara Charlton
inactive - license is on ice with State of MN - Lakeville, MN

Michael: He's a great teacher!

Mar 15, 2010 11:50 PM