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Rediscovering the city I love via Localism.com

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Real Estate Agent with Judy Burkett Realtors

 Inspired by other Active Rainers I grabbed my trusty digital camera and headed out yesterday to take some pictures of this place I call home to post on http://www.localism.com/ .   I mentally made a list of the places that define Baton Rouge to me; L.S.U.'s stately campus, the exciting new Town Center market place,the elegant French style homes we have here and so on.  

I did not cover as much ground as I had hoped yesterday due to the fact we had one of our frequent afternoon rain showers, I am hoping to finish up this weekend.  What I did accomplish(much to my surprise and delight) was to rediscover the  wonderful and diverse city I live in.  As I was making my list of places to vist and photograph I found myself realizing how much of this city I take for granted and never visit anymore.  I can't tell you the last time I toured the Old State Capitol or eat pizza at the legendary Fleur Dis Lis Resturant--home of the squre pizza!  It has been years since I took the time to visit beautiful St. Joseph' Cathedrial downtown or any of the houses of worship located at LSU.  Even though I bleed purple and gold like all good LSU Tiger fans I had not until yesterday taken the time to visit Mike The Tiger's new state of the art cage or visited the soothing gardens located at Rural Life Museum.  I could go on, but I am sure you get my point.

So thank you http://www.activerain.com/ and http://www.localism.com/ for reminding me that no matter how long I live in the place I love, I MUST stay in touch with it.  How can I sell something I am no longer familar with?

Sharon Simms
Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS
On a different tangent - we advocate our Living in Paradise to everyone, but used to rarely take advantage of living her. Then my daughter and I set aside Friday mornings to enjoy Paradise - early breakfast, coffee on the Vinoy verandah overlooking the park and marina, then off to...what? a museum, a new shop, an interesting town we haven't visited in a while?  Then, at noon, back to conclude the workweek.
Jan 13, 2007 11:13 AM
Shannon Sims
Judy Burkett Realtors - Baton Rouge, LA

Sharon-

That sounds like an excellent idea!  I may have to try that here.

Jan 13, 2007 12:18 PM
Deb Hurt
Realty Pro Albuquerque - Albuquerque, NM
ABR, e-Pro,Green, TRC

 Things are changing so fast here in Rio Rancho and almost as fast in Albuquerque that I need to take a cmerea whenever I go out just to keep track. You are so right about not taking advantage of the wonderful places in which we live. I need to make a point of doing this too. I really like the idea of a weekly excursion. Hmmm...maybe I could make a date with my husband????!!!!

These photos will also make great cards for following up with people for referrals or as outreach pieces for networking.

Jan 14, 2007 01:47 PM
Shannon Sims
Judy Burkett Realtors - Baton Rouge, LA

Deb- Those are both awesome ideas for use with the photos.

Have you started loading them on localism yet?

Jan 14, 2007 02:16 PM
Anonymous
Deb Hurt

Shannon,

 Not yet, but I will. Recharging the camera right now. One of my challenges is that I tend to be a hermit whenever possible so this is a good push to get me out and about more. Thanks.

Jan 14, 2007 02:57 PM
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