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It's not what we DO in life that we regret so much--Disney's Magic Kingdom

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Real Estate Agent with Casa Latino Four Corners, REALTOR, CDPE

It's not what we DO in life that we regret so much; rather, it's usually what we DON'T do in life that we seem to regret...I almost missed out on a great day at the Magic Kingdom!

So, if you know me at all, you'll know that I have posted hours to work at real estate on certain days.  I take real estate VERY seriously.  So seriously, in fact, that when I'm working, I'm 100% THERE for my customers.  (On the other hand, when I'm not working and I'm with my family, if you call me, you'll usually get a voicemail about what I'm doing and when I'll call you back.)  I usually take two days off per week; one day on the weekend and one day during the week.  My one day off during the week is Wednesday.  I take Wednesday off to be with family.  I keep my youngest son home on Wednesdays and we usually have  a great time.  Sometimes I keep my oldest son home, too, when I'm feeling ambitious.  My husband usually works (he is a 7:30-3:30 hourly employee for a major pharmaceutical company) during the week, so is usually working on Wednesdays. 

However, this past Wednesday, we had scheduled to go to Disney's Magic Kingdom as a family.  Oh, what fun we were planning.  We have planned this for a few weeks.  So, too, if you know me well, you'll know I'm a bit clumsy at times.  On Tuesday, I just fell while walking to my car.  Yep, I'm a goof.  Well, I twisted my ankle pretty badly.  Ordinarily, I wouldn't care but twisting my ankle the day before a marathon of walking at the Magic Kingdom made me pretty mad at myself. 

I had a dilemma as to stay home and nurse my ankle or to go to the theme park with my family.  Of course, you can see my problem--possibly injure myself further through walking for HOURS on my ankle or MISS OUT on seeing the kids having fun. 

So, what do you think I did???  (Scroll down to see!)

I would have regretted missing out on the PERFECT day at Disney's Magic Kingdom. 

 

 

Julie Heyer
Right Home Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert AZ Realtor
Even limping, a day at MK isn't too be missed. Good job keeping your priorities straight! There's always ace bandages and crutches if it comes to it ;). I'm a big Disney fan though, so I would have gone bleeding or feverish ;)
Mar 07, 2008 03:33 AM
Pam Joffe
Solaris Realty - Tampa, FL
Lisa - Sounds like you have your priorities right, it is real easy to let real estate takes over and not spend time with our family.
Mar 07, 2008 03:52 AM
Lisa Spalding
Casa Latino Four Corners, REALTOR, CDPE - Longwood, FL
REALTOR, CDPE

Julie--  Yep, I grew up in Orlando and my father worked there for 22 yrs, so I LOVE Disney.  The ankle is actually okay and didn't hurt too much.  :)

Pam--  Yeah, my first year in real estate, I usually worked 24/7 and that took a toll on my health.  So, now I always take at least one day off per week, usually two. 

Thanks for your comments!

Mar 07, 2008 04:06 AM
Katrina Madewell
Charles Rutenberg Rlty- More than 5,000 agents(813) 777-1196 - Tampa, FL
Tampa FL Homes for sale | Tampa Bay - (813) 777-1196
always have fun first!!!!!!   I would vote to get a wheel chair and skip all of the lines!!!!! 
Mar 07, 2008 06:57 PM
Lisa Spalding
Casa Latino Four Corners, REALTOR, CDPE - Longwood, FL
REALTOR, CDPE
Katrina-  He he!  I seriously thought about that, at first.  Oh, and they yanked Mr. Toad's Wild Ride about 8-10 years ago.  Boo hoo.  But they have a lot of cool, newer rides.  You need to check it out again.  :)
Mar 07, 2008 07:22 PM