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It Makes My Heart Happy!

By Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Grants Pass, OR 199909023

October 09, 2011 07:45 AM

It Makes My Heart Happy! As I flew over the snow-capped Siskiyou Mountains this morning, I was awestruck by the natural beauty of the landscape. Life takes a different shape from 30,000 feet, and it's simply magical. Perhaps it's my renewed spirit...

I've been vacationing in Colorado and Los Angeles for the past 2-weeks and I'm feeling re-energized. There's something quite rejuvenating about chilling with friends and family without a care in the world. No place to be, no deadlines to meet, no cranky demands... just me and my cup of joe... sipping in the world at a slower pace. I love it when that happens!

My best friend and I hung out in Breckenridge Colorado last week... a charming mountain town with eclectic shops, great restaurants and gorgeous scenery. It's one of my favorite places to visit on the west coast. The two of us walked several miles as we chatted up a storm, never running out of things to say. In the course of our conversation, my friend told me something that surprised me. She said...

'When I was 16 and you were 15, I saw you standing next to your locker at school and I watched you as you were smiling and laughing... and I said to myself, I want to be friends with that girl... she looks so happy!'

It's true, happiness exudes me... and I have my sweet mother to thank for that. No matter what kind of crappy day she was having (and there were a lot of them... she had MS for 33 years), she smiled all the time, which left an imprint on my brain. Not a day goes by that I don't think of her... which makes my heart happy.

It was a gorgeous day in Breckenridge Colorado. While my friend and I drove down the mountain, we listened to Dennis Prager's radio show called, 'The Happiness Hour.' How apropos! We laughed all the way to the Mile High City... and the funny thing is... we weren't high on anything but sunshine and happiness ;) There's something special about friendship... It Makes My Heart Happy!

P.S. I even got a chance to meet fellow Active Rainers, Mimi Foster & Rebekah Radice for lunch in Colorado Springs! Both are fabulous women and real sweeties!

Mel & Terrie - Colorado

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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Your post reminds me of the song, "Walking on Sunshine" by Juice Newton! Keep on spreading it too Mel!

Oct 09, 2011 08:29 AM

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Kathy ~ Go get em' girl ;)

Deborah ~ I have a brother in Boise... I'll look you up next time I visit your area!

Love it Wanda... you know music and happiness go hand in hand for this girl ;)

Oct 09, 2011 08:43 AM

Amy Robinson

London Pierce Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ

Realtor, Scottsdale Arizona Homes For Sale

What a fun life you have! It is great to meet up with friends and just have fun.

Oct 09, 2011 08:45 AM

Rebekah Radice

Imagine WOW! Digital Marketing Agency - Burbank, CA

Social Media Marketing, Coaching & Training

Mel - It was such an amazing treat getting to meet you while you were here! You truly are one of the happiest people I know and never shy about nakedly exposing that joy to everyone you meet! ;)

Breckenridge is my second home here in Colorado and I absolutely love it! There is something almost spiritual about that little town and the peace it brings to my soul every time I'm there. I'm glad to hear you're home safely but even happier to hear what a fabulous time you had on your trip!

Oct 09, 2011 09:44 AM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Mel-I can feel the smile and happiness in your post. I am glad it makes your heart happy. You deserve it my friend. I look forward to when we meet up with Gayle at Fishhawk. How cool will that be. Lot of happy hearts when that comes about. Glad you are home safe. Enjoy your evening.

Oct 09, 2011 10:25 AM

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

I feel pretty blessed Amy... and I have some great friends ;)

The joy was all mine Rebekah... you girls bring a smile to my face ;)

Ahhh Sharon... I thought of you today when I worked out to 'This Life' by Mercy Me!

Oct 09, 2011 10:45 AM

Brian L. Sirota, Esq.

Bristar Realty (Realtor/Attorney) - Orange, CA

For Solutions: (714) 501-7660

Hey Mel, did you know that Dennis Prager is married to an attractive tall happy blonde? True! :) Brian

Oct 09, 2011 11:43 AM

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Bri ~ And I hear he's a teddy bear who loves Yogi hugs ;-)

Oct 09, 2011 12:05 PM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

What a very sweet thing for her to say and remember. I love your beautiful smile. And apparently I missed your birthday while I was in the car... I drove to California and back... so happy belated birthday.

Oct 09, 2011 12:11 PM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Mel, it is great you got to meet fellow Colorado Springs Rainers and times with old friends plus in special locales like Breckenridge, well that will rejuvenate you every time.

Oct 09, 2011 01:33 PM

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

I thought so too Tammy... and the fact that she shared it after 35 years of friendship... amazing!

It felt good Gary... it's the simple things that matter most.

Oct 09, 2011 02:12 PM

Mimi Foster

Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO

Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

What a joy it was to meet you, Mel. So glad that your trip was relaxing and fun . . . and beautiful pic of you girls in your masks. When he talked about Rocky Mountain High, you obviously knew what he meant ;)

Oct 09, 2011 02:36 PM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Mel,

Next time you plan to be in Los Angeles, let us know,,,we would love to meet you. So glad you are refreshed, it is always good to get away and have a new perspective. A

Oct 09, 2011 02:46 PM

Cindy Westfall

Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR

ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hi Mel, sounds like you had a fantastic trip away! Getting to see family....and some of your ActiveRain family as well is a really good thing. I can see why you smile...you were given such a great role model in that.

Oct 09, 2011 03:37 PM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

"It makes my heart happy to see you back!" We've missed you Mel. It sounds like you had an amazing two week trip/vacation/birthday bash. Hurray - well deserved, I know.

Love the mask photo - great smiles. And sure wish I'd been able to join the Colorado Springs fun. ( Glad you're using the great Yate's promotional slide show)

Give me a buzz one of these days and let's catch up.

Oct 09, 2011 03:53 PM

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

You too Mimi ;) Next time we'll have to visit Manitou Springs and hit up one of those coffee shops! I LOVE Colorado!

Absolutely Alexandra... I'd like that very much! Would love to go to one of your lovely Grower's Markets!

Thanks Cindy! My Mama was a VERY special lady... God broke the mold after her!

Hi Debb! I had a fantastic time... extraordinary really! But it's good to be home ;) Would love to catch up Sweetie!

Oct 09, 2011 04:55 PM

Dawn A Fabiszak

Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO

The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Mel ~ I'm glad you had a wonderful visit with your friend. And I agree with you, Breckenridge is a terrific town.

Oct 09, 2011 05:22 PM

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR

"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Mel, like you, I've had a chance to spend quality time with the BraPack...girlfriends of 30+ years. It is the BEST. This is just a small part of our group of six. We spent the weekend at Rockaway on the coast--SO MUCH FUN!

BraPack

Oct 10, 2011 04:29 AM

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Hey Dawn ~ We should get together next time I'm in town... you're not too far from Castle Rock!

Gayle ~ I love the name... BraPack... sounds like a great group of girlfriends!

Oct 10, 2011 10:38 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Mel- I love it when someone gets to meet other AR bloggers! I'm just concluding my two week trip but the schedule was tight so didn't get to meet any Rainers this time.

Oct 13, 2011 06:23 AM