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Thankful Thursday, 10/6/11

By Susan Mangigian

Real Estate Sales Representative with RE/MAX Preferred RS152252A

October 06, 2011 01:16 PM

Dani, aka, Little Girl Cat

I was working on my computer at my home office yesterday and felt a hand on my back. When I turned, I realized it was our "Little Girl Cat", Dani. The touch on my back was startling because I was alone at the time, but seeing this little face looking for a little loving made me realize it was the perfect time to take a break from work. What better way to do that than to cuddle an animal, walk a favored dog or have a cup of tea with a friend.

My home will never be the neatest house in town. My desk will never be clear of piles. I am a hard worker but I also know the value of refreshing myself with a laugh with a friend, a snuggle with a pet, a conversation and laughter with my sons, a quiet half an hour with a novel or a walk around my garden. I think my clients are the better for the small breaks for happiness I take in my day.

Take a breather today and do something that makes your heart smile.

Carpe Diem!

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Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Susan-Very well said. My kitty Lindsey is wanting to be held a lot and even though I can't hold her all the time I am holding her as much as possible because I know I am not going to have her too much longer and I know me holding her is bringing her some happiness and it makes me happy too. It will be hard when she leaves me as I have had her for 17 yrs. She is extremely thin because she isn't eating much. Happy Thursday to you

Oct 06, 2011 01:24 PM

Cindy Westfall

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

ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hi Susan, love it! It is indeed those quiet moments where we just take in those moments and enjoy them that fill us up. Carpe Diem! Beautifully said.

Oct 06, 2011 01:40 PM

Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate

Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR

Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

Our cat likes to curl up on me at two in the morning.

Mel

Oct 06, 2011 02:17 PM

Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Susan...

I have two cats, and they bring so much joy to my life. Now that the cooler weather has set in, they are getting extra snuggly!

Oct 06, 2011 02:35 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Your Dani is a beauty. I now have two grand kittens! I will show you in my next post.

Margaret

Oct 06, 2011 02:41 PM

Richard Iarossi

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD

Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Sis,

Anybody who can't take time out for their pet...doesn't deserve one...IMO.

Rich

Oct 06, 2011 03:52 PM

J. Philip Faranda

Howard Hanna Rand Realty - Yorktown Heights, NY

Associate Broker / Office Manager

To me, my dog is compelling evidence of a benevolant God. I wish I was a wonderful as he thinks I am.

Oct 06, 2011 04:50 PM

Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN

Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Susan, we hardly ever get to see Dani. What a charmer. One of my kitties frequently jumps in my lap when I am working and then works his way up to snuggle my neck. Who can resist a kitty kiss and all that purring?

Oct 06, 2011 11:53 PM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Small breaks of happiness are good for us Susan, and you describe them so well.

Oct 07, 2011 01:34 AM

Susan Mangigian

RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA

Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Sharon, I'm sorry to hear about Lindsey. xxoo It's always hard to face the end of a beloved pet's life.

Thank you Cindy!

Mel, our little girl cat comes to see me sometimes at night and if she would just curl up, I'd be happy. She wants to wake me so I'll pet her!

Richard, I have noticed that with the cooler weather, the cats are hanging around a bit more! :-)

Margaret, I will be sure to check out your grandbabies!

Rich, they bring great joy and expect so little in return.

Phil, you said it brother. As far as I'm concerned my dog's only fault is that he will not live forever.

Suzanne, I can feel my heart slowing and a calmness come over me when I hear a cat's purr. Dani is a tough cat to photograph because 1) she never stops moving and 2) her face is all black. But I thought this was a good one!

Gary, thank you. It's good to stop and appreciate what's around you.

Oct 07, 2011 07:36 AM

Russell Lewis

Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX

Broker,CLHMS,GRI

Wow...another critter at your home besides you know who? And speaking of a clean desk, I cannot remember the last time I saw the top of mine ;-)

Russell's Desk?

Oct 07, 2011 04:25 PM

Susan Mangigian

RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA

Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Yep, Russell, you are the male me. The only difference is I don't have a lovely wife helping me out! As for another critter, I can't believe it's been this long but we adopted two kittens the Sunday before Christmas. Dani, pictured and her gorgeous bigger brother Dusty. xxoo Glad things are looking good for you in Austin!

Oct 08, 2011 01:47 AM