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Cake When I first decided to go into business for myself, I had big plans in mind. My vision was to create something Donald Trump, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey big. For me, at the time, that's what business was all about. It was million dollar deals and paychecks bigger than you could imagine. It was about power and influence and creating a legacy.

It's not to say that I won't eventually accomplish that. Who knows? My priorities have changed, but it was definitely a gradual shift in thinking. Sure, ramen noodles and peanut butter sandwiches have a way of grounding you, but it was something else, too.

When you're not making money (or what any teenager working at McDonald's would consider to be "real" money), something has to drag you out of bed each morning. Something has to make you go to your office, turn on your computer, and start a new day.

Someone living in the rational world, making a real paycheck asks you one day why you do what you do, and you reply (without blinking or missing a beat) that you love your work, that somehow and at some point, money took a backseat to the pure pleasure you get from showing up and doing your job each day, and that you hope (someday) you'll get paid a decent amount to do what you love.

Now, I take on projects that I know I'll enjoy first and that pay well...actually, I never take on any of those. :) I do have fun, though, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that one day I'll be able to have my cake and eat it, too. Maybe it won't matter so much, though. I've been told many times that I bring passion and energy to all that I do, and I hope people never have to stop telling me that. I can only imagine that it beats being told, "You bring a lot of money to the table. We value your pocketbook."

Right now, I hear so many people talking about the slow market, and yet agents still show up every day. It has to be more than the money keeping you here, and if that is the case, look forward to the day the tides turn, and you can again have your cake and eat it, too.

As for me, prizes mean nothing. My prize is my work.
- Katherine Hepburn

Posted by Amber Riviere on 11/16/2007 01:18 PM

Comments (99)

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99 Comments on Let Them Have Cake

NOV

2007

Good post. I never believe in a slow market. That just means I have to work hard and look outside of the box.

Great post, Amber. The advantage of what is going on now is that those of us with a passion will stick with it! Happy Thanksgiving!

Excellent post. Those of us who "grind it out daily" do it because we love it. Passion for the career will eventually reap the rewards!

Great attitude, Amber. Thanks for sharing. Don't let anything get in the way of your dreams!

-Meredith Amon. Sotheby's International Realty. Breckenridge, Colorado

Jeff - Thanks! You're right, you have to think outside of the box when everyone else says things are just not going well.

Holly - Thanks, and you're exactly right. When this has passed, all that will be left are those with true passion and enthusiasm for their work. Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!

Gary - Thanks, and I believe you are right. One day, we (the passionate ones who stick it out) will eat cake. :)

Meredith - Thanks! I work hard every day to stay on track and go after those things I know I can accomplish. It's a challenge, but I know it will pay off...eventually. ;)

Nice post Amber. Sometimes as we are humbled we remember what is most important. But Ramen noodles?? Yuk!! Lol.

Amber - with that attitude, the bakery will soon be yours. :-) All the cake you can eat and more!

Amber ~ Nice post. You're right, it can't just be about the money. So many times in my life, I did make decisions based on how much money I would make. But in real estate, it must be about more than the money. I do this business because I love it (most days). :-)

Amber - You do project passion and a value for "Real Things" in life. I strongly believe that if one values the important things in life like a love for humanity and a passion for serving others that the money will come. I can honestly say I have never made money my priority in my real estate career and yet I have been blessed. I hope you continue to be blessed and you are a valuable member of Active Rain and always have been.

Amber, That cake looks good! Must be time for the afternoon snack. I enjoy what I am doing too. I know I have to work harder to make a living. Great post. Thanks for sharing.

Mike - LOL on the ramen noodles. Come on now, you know you'd eat them in a crunch. Put a little Tony's (Cajun seasoning) on there, and you have a meal!

Nancy - I hope you're right! Cake for everyone! ;)

Darleen - It's nice when it's finally NOT about the money. We have it made, right? :)

George - Thanks. A lot of things have been the driving factors for me in the past. I'm pretty ambitious and usually don't go for second-best, so Donald/Martha/Oprah seemed the only way to go to consider my business a true success. Fortunately, that's not the driver anymore. I've found that the energy and enthusiasm for my work far exceeds any monetary reward I could have ever achieved, but hey, if you're writing checks... ;)

Ronda - It does look good, right? Stop for lunch. ;) As long as you are enjoying your work, I think you'll be just fine. We do have to work hard, but it's worth it.

Nice Post - Rings True with me and that picture of the cake looks goooo Goood! - drooling good!

Thanks, Debbie. I think everyone's drooling over that cake - sorry. :)

Yes,you do have to have a great passion for what you do. Helping others achieve their dreams is pretty awesome stuff.Have a good weekend

Amber.... good post. I also agree with what Amber said. Overall, you get what you put into it. Passion for what I do is certainly what gets me through the down or negative times.

Amber -- Great post. You are a talented writer and what you presented rings true with me. BTW love the Hepburn quote!

Amber,

Very Nice! I believe in the way.. I have a very Strong Work Ethic, thats what I live by :0)

Tom Weiss

your business will change over the years ... as a professional business planner I see too many people that start with a concept and are forced to change because they either cannot make any money from it or they cannot continue financially while the business works through the initial stages.

for me, I think its just a pure passion for watching people achieve their dreams. I have been told that I bring a positive, energized approach that is different than others in my marketplace. I always smile when someone tells me that, and it pushes me to work even better

Work to Live.....Don't Live to Work....Great Post!

Gary - I agree, it's all about giving back. You have a great weekend, too.

Jeff - Long time, no see. How are you? Yes, you definitely get what you put into it.

Lori - Thanks. I write for hire, you know. ;) I'm glad you liked the quote, too.

Tom - I know what you mean. I have to remind myself to take breaks sometimes. That's all right. When you love what you do, it all blends together.

Allen - Right, as a new business owner, something else better be the driving force besides money, or you won't last long.

Sean - Yep, when someone tells you that you bring passion or energy to the table, it means even more than the paycheck.

Vero - Thanks. When you love your work, it's not really work at all.

Keep that attitude! There are a lot of agents tahe are still "showing up" to the office regarless of the gloom and doom. Showing up is less than half of it but a good start for some. Those are the folks that need to get out there and make something happen rather than waiting for something to happen.

Hi Amber, I love this! What a great way attitude...we definitely have to be this way in order to keep going.

Thanks, "Good News"! :) Right, get out of the box and, as Jeff said, "Think out of the box." Those are the ones that make it.

Bright (cool name, btw), are you hungry, poor thing? I can set up a "avoid ramen noodles" collection box for you. Tough times, right? Hang in there. This too shall pass. ;)

Vickie - Thanks! We definitely have to keep a good attitude (tons of humor). :)

Great post. It is all about the law of attraction. What you believe will be what it is :)

Thanks, Susan. You're right, attitude is everything, and we reap what we sow.

In my experience, both as a Wall Street finance attorney, as a real estate brokerage owner, as a mortgage brokerage owner, and as the owner of a property management and investment company, in all cases, we have found that you have to like, at least, what you do, or you will not be a success... if you love what you do, then the odds appreciate rapidly...

And nothing helps more than a positive attitude... if you think you are a success, your chances of actually being one increase exponentially...

Keep the smiling face, keep the good sense of humor, and keep at the tasks before you... do this, and all works out... that is my experience, anyway...

Good Post Amber...

Without Passion and Love for what you do, it is all meaningless.

Sounds to me like you are already on your way, Oprah"o)

Nice post Amber, I am sure someday you will be eating your cake! We will be celebrating here with you at AR- maybe you will buy cake for everyone!!

Paul - Thanks! I'm counting on you to be right. ;) I love my work and wouldn't have it any other way.

Sally - You're right, and I try to remember that with every project I take on. (LOL about the Oprah thing. We can dream, right?) :)

Kim - If I make it to the point where I'm eating my cake, too, I'll be sure to share with all the folks at AR (well, at least the ones that commented on this post. My cake might not be THAT big.)! ;)

Hey Amber,

As we head into 2008, Realtors® and Originators alike will flock out of this industry. But the ones that will stay, will be the ones to have an attitude like yours!

And if I'm ever in LA again, I'm stopping by with a big fat chocolate cake :)

Amber, I have always believed in "Do What YOU Love, and the Money Will Follow" principle.

Ricardo - LOL about the cake! All right, it's a deal.

Marie - Thanks. Now, I'm a big believer in that, too. :)

Great post Amber! This market is just separating the wheat from the tare. Do it right...you will grow and make money. I can see that with your attitude...you will be around for a very long time.

Love what you do and you will 'always' be successful.......displaying a successful business/venture. We've heard that many times before, but it's certainly worth hearing again and again. I feel so sad for all the many folks that actively dislike what they do for a living. What an unhappy way to get through life. Keep the faith, believe in yurself....and reap the benefits!

Amber, thank you so much for the post! Just this last weekend, I was sitting around with a group of friends and everyone was complaining about their jobs and then someone said "Everyone is looking for new jobs except for you, Marisa" and I replied "because I love what I do". I recently moved to a new state and have yet to get my business back off the ground, things are so slow and I'm not making money but I still love my job. I guess that's when you know that you are really in the right field. When you will show up and do it for free! GREAT POST!

Hi Amber - you're so right about doing what we love. That's what keeps me going every day, whether I make money that day or not. It's in my heart and gut and soul, and it just keeps me going......just like the Ever Ready Bunny! ;-)

Ramen noodles? Yuk! I can't stand the way those smell, but I do and have eaten other fine dining cuisine. Why, just now, I had cheese toast...... ;-)

Ann

I had the same big plans, too, but three kids and a life seemed to derail me a bit. Now I feel like the tortoise and not the hare....I'll get there, but it's slow and steady!

Amber, ditto!! I could not have said it any better!! I think being able to wake up everyday and have the freedom to be able to work my business the way I want to without having to commute an hour to San Diego is a slice of heaven!!! Thanks!!

Susan Manning

Amber,

The amazing thing to me is that this climate is all I know. Hard work and sparking new relationships and nurturing them is all I know. That is what I love. My own business began in late 2006 when 90% of folks were saying, "it's tough, this is a slow year for me," etc. And some of the folks I got started with have since found other jobs (and all I read about were the rookies who wouldn't make a deal for maybe even a year). Business is out there, you just have to have your "OPEN" sign on. I have the passion for this business like you do. To me, there is something bigger than real estate - not necessarily conglomerate or billion dollar big, but something related to the industry I am in, where I can still grow on a daily basis, make an impact, meet tremendous people, make new friends and maybe even bring in a paycheck worth smiling about.

~Jessica Bell, Silicon Valley, CA

Amber-

This got me thinking and yes we do what we do becuase we love it. Sure we want to earn money....lots of money...but at the end of the day - it's the freedom you have to work as hard or as little, to help someone or learn something new, to enjoy closing transactions and going away knowing you are fulfilled inside with doing what you enjoy. That's what it's all about. Times are tough, sure, but that's why they call it "work" you have to "work" hard for it to pay off!

Hi Amber,

Loved your title and picture. It struck me so I read the post and enjoyed that too! Keep your chin up and keep enjoyed your cake - both looking at it and eating it as well :)

Lisa

Amber, nice post. Good for us all to remember and to live in the present. Thanks for the reminder.

Jessica - Thanks! Fortunately, I have other projects (all that I love, only kind I take on) that provide additional streams of income, so I'm not as dependent on the ebbs and flows of the real estate market as I once was. It's still a challenge, but I can definitely see a light at the end of the tunnel.

Joni - I feel the same way. Anytime I see people who seem dissatisfied with their work, I am sad for them. I know we have to do what we have to do to survive, and sometimes we get ourselves stuck in ruts that seem so difficult to get out of, but it still seems that there has to be some way to do what you love when it comes to work. We spend such a huge amount of time at work. I can't imagine being unhappy with it.

Marisa - This is purely nonprofit work, just kidding. ;) It'll turn around. Hang in there. You know, I catch a lot of heat from family and friends (who only have my best interests at heart, of course) who say that I'm crazy for working for crumbs most of the time. Sometimes, though, I can look at how some of them feel about their jobs and think that I am the lucky one. We really are.

Ann - You have cheese and bread in the house and the same time? That is fine dining! ;) Broke agents and business owners, we just keep going and going and going...

Eliese - Slow and steady wins the race! I don't have kids and can't imagine how you do it. Congrats!

Susan - Oh, I know. My sister just called me on her way home from work (in Dallas traffic, no less) and was griping about some crazy driver. Meanwhile, I'm sitting in my home office with all my work done and thinking about what's for dinner (ramen?). This is the life! ;)

Jessica - I know what you mean, and you actually got in at the best time probably. If you can hang in there through this spell, as a new agent, you will have no problem when things turn around. You'll be set. Your cake is coming! :)

Chris and/or Marie - ;) Absolutely, hard work pays off eventually, and you get what you put into it. There have been times, though, when it would have made more sense (financially speaking) to work at McDonald's, and people have wondered if I was a glutton for punishment.

Lisa - Thanks! I'm actually feeling great about things today. My post was really to encourage others who might not be feeling as optimistic. Now, I'm not (by any means) exactly where I want to be, but I wouldn't be anywhere else either. Does that make sense at all? :)

Jeanean - Thanks! I'm not usually one to live in the present moment (I'm bad about that. I'm very much a forward thinker.), so I'm glad you pointed that out. :)

I agree 100%. We love what we're doing when the market is good but we also love what we're doing when it is slower. Optimism is very important in this business as in any. There aren't many people who are willing to work now and wait 30-60 days to get paid for it!

My husband got upset a while ago when I told him that I do love my job despite the fact that I'm not able to afford that BMW just yet. We all know the market is going to pick up eventually it's just a question of being able to hold out until then. Yes, money is tight but I still love my job and there hasn't been a day where I didn't want to get up and go to work.

And whaddaya know, I had a closing today!

I think a lot of agents came into the business when the market was HOT and their main priority was money, those are the same agents that are no longer in the business or are in the way out the door.

Amber, probably dating myself, but I once read a book entitled "Be Here Now", a zen approach to dealing with the vagaries of life. It really helped. Your post sounded like you just had read it. Thanks for sharing it.

Mike

David and/or Lisa - :) Right, we have to have a good attitude, thick skin, and the right stomach to make it in a small business.

Andrea - Congrats on the closing. You're a little closer to that BMW now! ;)

Ines - Right, the turnover in the real estate industry is so high, but I think the perception is different from the outside. A lot of people think it's easy money, and that's just not true.

Mike - I haven't read it, but I just added it to my list. Thanks for the recommendation!

Amber, you are right on the mark!

The passionate and persistent DO survive! I'm blessed to be at a point where I can turn down business that I don't want.

I agree with you completely. When you enjoy what you do, you don't feel like you are working at all. You have a wonderful attitude! I have faith that we'll all be enjoying some cake soon!

Amber, YOu knocked this one out of the park!!! Good job. I get up everyday and go to work. I always have no matter what my job was at the time. It's just my nature. I started work 37 years ago at age 13 and have never been between jobs since. Real Estate is what I do. I truly love it and really couldn't tell you when I'm working and when I'm not. I just do it. I do like cake. Especially chocolate with lots of ice cream and a cookie on top:)

I'm with you, I absolutely love my career. Even when I'm not busy with too many transactions, I still have plenty to do, and I do it because I enjoy it. It's a great feeling to create your own destiny.

I totally agree with you ... sometimes it's not about the pay check, but the passion and the love of your Job makes the difference.. butI know that if your keep on working hard.. one day you'll get great RETURNS>>>>>> KEEP PLANTING THAT SEED>>>>>>

Amber - Forgive me for arriving late to your party. Cake is in the eye of the beholder. I do love what I do. There are times when I am a real estate agent and there are times when crawl back into the personna of the young artist, hanging work on the fence at Jackson Square. I find joy in both places. I found the same joy in your post, your website and your aura.

Wonderful post Amber, your passion certainly shines through. Personally, I passionately enjoy my career, my loved ones, my friends (well most of them). All of this keeps me going with a smile on my face.

Good post and a positive attitude. Thanks for posting and sharing.

Nice post. Thanks for the inspiration.

This looks like a great service. Do you write personal correspondence also?

I couldn't agree with you more, money is never enough of a motivator.

Amber, this is very well written. I enjoyed reading your blog. I'm in your camp. The work should be meaningful and aplenty :)

I like your thought, Amber. Those of us who love what we do will still be around when the smoke of the down market clears.

NOV

2007

David - Thanks! I'm glad you liked the post. :)

Sharon - I hope you're right. I'm banking on it. :) Passion and persistence, I hope that's all it takes.

Kelly - That's all we can do, right, have faith and work hard. Thanks for the compliment, although my family and friends might disagree. ;)

BB - Why thank you! I wish I had your work ethic, but I'll have to be honest, I only show up because it's fun. I'm pretty hard-headed and was bound and determined that I would do what I wanted to do, straight out of high school (at least where work was concerned). I've taken a little heat here and there, but it's definitely turned out to be worth it. I'm still not a millionaire, but I sure don't mind coming to work every day. Now, to something more important, where in the world is TLW?! Have you tied her up? Did you send her on a cake and ice cream run?

Lisa - You know, I don't think I've met an agent yet who doesn't absolutely love their job. Are we a crazy bunch, or what? :) We live on ramen, work for crumbs, and still have fun.

Donna - I sure hope you're right! Sow, sow, sow...reap - that's the plan. We'll see how it goes.

John - Better late than never, and there's still cake to go around. ;) That's a wonderful compliment. Thank you.

Lisa - I hope someone will shake me up, if that passion ever stops showing, and I hope I apply it to every area of my life. It sounds like you do. Just keep at it.

Bob and/or Carolin - :) Thanks! I really appreciate the compliment (and comment). Have a great weekend!

Tara - Thanks! I'm glad you liked the post.

Gayle - Absolutely, are you thinking about sending a few letters for the holidays? Give me a call some time, and we'll chat.

Christina - You're right, money just isn't enough. Thanks for commenting.

Andrew - Thanks! That's great to hear. My work is definitely meaningful. I'm still waiting on the "and aplenty" part. ;)

"Last person to comment" (Sorry, I missed your name. Did you forget to log in?) ;) - Thanks for commenting! You're right, the ones who love what they do will be around - rain or shine.

Thanks for commenting, everyone! I greatly appreciate all the kind words. Have a great weekend and a wonderful Thanksgiving!

You have this blogging thing down! Nice post

Excellent writing keep them coming.

Writing is what you do right? You are a blog writer? I loved the "montly e mail newsletters" button, so I clicked it and saw this is what you do, correct?

Amber - I really enjoyed this post, and the message is such a good one. I think if you are in it for the money then in most cases you are doomed to be disappointed. Not just because of the difficult market but because so many other things that might be meaningful will pass you by. You have to enjoy what you are doing or it is just not worth the time and effort...or is incredibly frustrating. Sure the money helps, and we need to pay the bills, but it shouldn't be everything.

Jeff

"First person to comment" - ;) You think? I don't know that I have the blogging thing down, but I appreciate the compliment, and I'm glad to hear you think so.

Martin - Thanks! I'll try.

Karen - Yes, I write and co-own RomyCaldwell.com (a freelance writer service), and I also own 411 Real Estate Place, which is an email newsletter service for agents. I'm glad you liked the button. I like creating those little things. :)

Jeff - I'm glad you liked the post. I completely agree (now). ;) I think it's easy to make it about the money, but harder times bring clarity, and then you realize why you're really there. Then you do your work for the right reasons and, magically, the money comes on its own.

Perfect post Amber! As my friend and I shuffled through the Expo yesterday we were thinking deep thoughts out loud. We both started at the same time (a hair over two years ago) and we started with a bang. We weren't in our huge boom market but we both saw multiple escrows immediately (four my second month and she had three her third month!)

She has been really upset about what is going on and has been talking about moving on. We have been keeping each other in check and yesterday she finally got it. She loves this as much as I do and realized those that are left standing will have a great pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Think big and believe in the power of attracting what you are and it will happen

Anne

I have been around the world a LOT longer than you. I have done a lot of different things... and I really like this. But, what I have figured out is that it would take a HUGE amount of money to make doing something I really hated worth doing. And in some cases, no amount of money is worth the trade of giving myself. Life is too short to make it suck on purpose.

Amber! Congrats on a featured post! And your message is right on target!!!! Great job

Renee - Tell your friend to hang in there. Things will turn around, and she'll be glad she did.

Anne - Well said! We all have to believe that is true.

Lane - I agree. When I started out in business for myself, I was just as excited about the work as I am today, but at the time, my only measure for success back then was the financial reward. After a while, during the struggles all small business owners must go through, I realized I was still doing it because I loved it. Then things shifted, and I started NOT taking projects and jobs that might pay well or better, because I knew I wouldn't enjoy the work as much. Money is not the enemy to me, rather the lack of priorities and perspective for what's most important.

Joeann - Howdy and thanks! I'm ready to get going on the CARE project (another one that I love) as soon as you are back and ready to go. We'll accomplish great things in '08. I can feel it.

Good for you. You are lucky that you are in the situation that you can be picky. Best of luck in hitting your dreams and goals.

Thanks, Al! I wouldn't go so far as to say I can be picky, but I've finally decided to be picky (and hope for the best). ;)

The Hepburn quote is the best. If you can find value in your work product, instead of whatever kudos or awards it might bring, you're on to something.

I agree, Eric. I love that quote.

Your location caught my eye. I lived in Alex, LA from 1983-1986 and have fond memories of the area. Enjoyed your post. Loving your job means you don't have the drudgery of going to "work". It helps when you are in an office of like-minded thinkers. Things will get better and when they do-watch out! Use your time now to take classes and learn new things. It will only expand your opportunities. Remember, "Knowledge is Power".

Amber, it is all attitutude... If we keep working our plan, the plan will work.

Debbi - It's a small world. :) I'm glad you liked the post. Thanks.

Debbie - I hope you're right. Thanks for commenting. :)

Consistency is key. There is always a need for housing & that's the beauty of this business. Gotta love it!

Thanks for commenting, Dalia. You're right, everyone needs a house. :)

Good post. Thanks for sharing.

Bob and/or Carolin - :) Thanks!

Can I have a piece of Chocolate? Money is important but with out the enjoyment of the process you will be working at McDonald's. Thanks for your thoughts.

Thanks, Terry!

Everyone must have their own reason. I just wonder how many don't really know what that reason is. Chances are, there are multiple reasons. Maybe enjoying the discovery is part of the pleasure =)

Do what you love and the Money Will Come.......Read this book

Lisa - Thanks! You're right.

Sally and/or David - :) Thanks for the recommendation! I've added it to my list.

NOV

2007

It's called passion. You either have it or you don't. After 21 years it's still there. There are some ups and downs but you learn to whether the storm.

Amber, awesome post along with a yummy graphic. I have recently started a new real estate company in Shreveport Louisiana and have been on a wild up and down ride as well. I do believe that if we believe, we will achieve! For me...timing is the issue. Like most people, I want it now. I have really been impressed with your input and your design of the newsletter. You seem to be very creative. Your day is coming. My pastor always says; "it is not who finishes first that wins, All who finish win!". Most people never get to the finish line...they quit long before. I recently read an awesome book called "The Dip". It is a great book about quiting and finishing!

Thank you for the great post and for bringing all that you have to Louisiana!

Keep dreaming! One day you will wake up to your deluxe apartment in the sky!

Robert - I agree, if you love what you do, you learn to hang in there through the tough times.

Scott - Thanks. It's always great to meet a neighbor here on AR. Good luck with your new company. I know exactly what you mean about "wanting it now." I'm exactly the same way. :) I'm so glad to hear you like the newsletter, and I appreciate the compliment. Thanks for the book recommendation, too. I'll have to add it to my list. Keep me posted on that side blog. Let me know if you need any help.

DEC

2007

Amber - What a wonderful post. Passion is king. I love the Katharine Hepburn quote.

Thanks, Tom! You're right, it's all about being passionate for what you do. I'm glad you liked the post and Hepburn quote.

DEC

2007

Amber-How I missed this post is beyond me. However, because I have chosen to have my cake and eat it too I have found your wonderful post :) There is so much to think about here. It's not about just getting that check at the end of the transaction, it's about the journey that got me there. Each and every transaction brings so many rewards and many great learning experiences I would never want it to just be handed over to me. If you miss the journey, you miss all the wonderful in betweens.

Hey, Julie! You missed this post because you thought I fell off the blogging planet (and rightfully so - I haven't blogged in a month)! I'm creating my "redemption post" now - to be posted after this comment, I promise!!

You're absolutely right about the "joy of the journey," and it's really unfortunate when it's only about the money. There's so much more fun to be had! ;)

DEC

2007

Amber - I do believe you will have your cake and eat it too. When we remain passionate about what we do the rewards will come.

Thanks, Jennifer! That's sweet. I hope you're right. :)

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