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5 Things I Learned on Wednesday

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Crown Key Realty, Inc; Tracy & Mountain House Sales and Property Management 01490605

5 Things I Learned on Wednesday

 

1) Our health is our health and we can go from ok to not ok in a matter of minutes.  An agent in our office had a stoke last night.  Reportedly mild, yet it's still there.  To think yesterday I was SO busy I didn't take the time to stop and "talk" to her.

2) Jobs no matter how secure can be gone in a matter of minutes.  A good friend found out her company was closing the office she works at.  She'll get a nice severance, but will have no job.  At least with Real Estate my business is my business, good or bad I control it.

3) My kids do grow up.  My daughter forgot lunch money, I took a sandwich to the high school and dropped it off for her.  She actually said "thanks for the sandwich today, Mom."   Perhaps she is maturing.

4) Don't rely on your memory.  I swear when I signed the lease agreement 14 months ago I signed a lease for 2.5 years.  GUESS not as the property manager called today to say the landlord was not interested in a month to month lease.  YIKES, me either.  I have no intention of moving my office anytime soon.  Can we negotiate same rent for 2 more years.  WHEW, the landlord said, "Yes."

5) People would rather vote for a Virtual Nobody than any of the current candidates in politics.  3 out of 4 people DID not vote for Romney.  As great as the United State is, we have no one that the majority wants to lead.  On either side of the political coin.

Adrian Willanger
206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA
Profit from my two decades of experience

Hi Susan-You're right things can and do change fast, I'm not sure if I'm ready for another round of political campaigning. Just finished reading "Game Changer" all about the 2008 election, pretty entertaining.

 

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Jan 04, 2012 12:05 PM
Susan Goulding
Crown Key Realty, Inc; Tracy & Mountain House Sales and Property Management - Tracy, CA
Northern CA - Tracy & Mountain House Real Estate

Adrian - I'm not ready for the political campaigning....

Jan 04, 2012 12:20 PM
Russell Lewis
Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX
Broker,CLHMS,GRI

#5  Yep! You absolutely nailed this one and it does not look as though there is any relief in site...dang!

Jan 10, 2012 12:44 AM
Susan Goulding
Crown Key Realty, Inc; Tracy & Mountain House Sales and Property Management - Tracy, CA
Northern CA - Tracy & Mountain House Real Estate

No relief and no clear candidate.

Jan 10, 2012 11:51 AM
Andy Lee
Andy Lee Finish Carpentry - Ripon, CA

Not commenting on politics, they give me a head ache.

I know about quick change, my twins were born and my life changed the minute (and the 24th minute) they were born. It has been difficult but I wouldnt change any day since then.

Carpe diem (seize the day) is something I try to remember all the time.

Jan 16, 2012 03:59 AM