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Lights, Camera Action TAKE 3

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Lights, Camera Action TAKE 3

 

To say the start of 2014 has been a bit topsy turvy for me personally is an understatement. Now it is February 19th and I'm on TAKE 3.  And it wasn't too long ago that I wrote TAKE 2 (February 3rd)  It's simple just start over!  This has got to be a first for me that I'm on my 3rd start for the year but I'm handling it in stride with a positive attitude. So things didn't go as planned - so what.  Personal matters needed a lot of attention and that is far more important than business matters in my book. It's not to say I didn't continue working, indeed I did and still am cause it's been a crazy busy business beginning for 2014 which is all good and I'm grateful about.

But, and I rarely use that word....I sure could use a nice long walk on a beach!


And that will happen, just not this month! For now I'm doing my best to get back into ActiveRain and blogging. Honestly it Lights, Camera Action, Take 3was a 'welcome home' kind of feeling for me yesterday getting back on ActiveRain. I wasn't up to writing a post but it sure felt good to read posts and leave comments. I've spent a lot of years getting to know a lot of great people around the country and Canada on ActiveRain and it sometimes still amazes me what an awesome and genuine community ActiveRain is - really is.

 

On the way home I got hung up in a snow storm in Chicago and went back and forth from the tarmac to the gate many times because the jet needed de-icing. Thankfully it finally worked and we were the last flight out that evening.

Now that I think about it that whole airport scene
resembles the start of my year!
LOL


I was never so happy to land in warm Phoenix. I really feel for all you folks back east that have been dealing with such crazy amounts of snow and cold this year. I hope you all find ways of bringing in a little 'early spring' to your life. You certainly deserve it! Better yet, schedule a trip to Phoenix and we'll relax together this spring.

 

That's all the blogging for me today. It's time to relax poolside in our 75 degree weather with a glass of wine. I'm done for the day - done I say! Now where is that beach?  I know it's somewhere close.....just saying!

 

Lights, Camera Action TAKE 3

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Comments(48)

Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Scott good for you - enjoy the beach to the max.

Feb 20, 2014 01:17 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Bob I'm hoping it quiets down and the fun ramps up. I'm so ready.  Lovely picture of the beach - thanks!

Feb 20, 2014 01:18 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Will there have been a lot of flights cancelled for good measure this year.....wild weather.  And yes I'm smiling thinking of the fun Belinda and I could have (or should I say trouble we could get into together!)

 

Feb 20, 2014 01:19 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Debbie some days/months just are 'interesting' as I say. I do my best to not pay attention to them most of the time because I know what I focus on is what I create.  Between my good friend needing to be in a memory care unit and my brother dying it's been a bit over the top.  But - life is good and I'm grateful for all the little things in life.

Feb 20, 2014 01:21 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Chris Ann it's been a doozy this year. But I've got so much to be grateful for and that's what I focus on. Thanks!

Feb 20, 2014 01:22 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

David I'm not bashing myself - not at all.  Sometimes life throws challening situations to deal with and between helping my friend and my brothers death it's just been a lot to deal with plus everything else. All in all I keep my faith and good spirits and feel grateful - very grateful.

Feb 20, 2014 01:25 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Brad the formatting is off?  I didn't notice - maybe that was me!

 

Feb 20, 2014 01:25 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Siliva things are always working out well for me - always. Life just has situations that are more challenging to deal with and my brothers death is one of them. Even thou I know he's not really dead in spirit and he's not in pain anymore, it's still sad at times.

Feb 20, 2014 01:27 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Alexandra I'm holding that vision - it's time for things to even out now. thanks!

Feb 20, 2014 01:28 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Kathleen you know more so than many of us. You've come through on the other side stronger!  Life is life and without the contrast how would we expand! It does make us better.....yeah!

Feb 20, 2014 01:30 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Jan we'll talk about the meetup!  You know exactly where that picture is from - haha!

Feb 20, 2014 01:31 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

MIhchael no doubt there are many rainers that are so ready for a warm beach this year.  What a year it's been so far....brrrrr for many of you.

Feb 20, 2014 01:32 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Tom thanks, it's good to be back home and in the warmth.

 

Feb 20, 2014 01:33 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Jeff yes Hawaii is on my brain this year and most likely the carribean as well.  Somewhere on a sailboat in warm weather works. San Diego this summer for sure!

Feb 20, 2014 01:34 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Wayne we are the lucky ones this time of year.....warmth and sunshine! Thanks I will enjoy today - you too!

Feb 20, 2014 01:35 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Patti I am so glad to be back home. Thanks so much - much appreciated!

Feb 20, 2014 01:36 AM
Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva
Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL
Top Listing Broker

You're welcome Anna. You deserve it- you are a sweet sister, colleague and AR friend.

Feb 21, 2014 02:01 AM
Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

Anna: Welcome home to warm Phoenix. And I hope the rest of the year will be wonderful for you. You deserve it. 

Feb 22, 2014 01:35 PM
Lisa Friedman
Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT
35 Years of Real Estate Experience!

Anna, I know you have been through a lot recently. Sometimes we need to prioritize and put some things on the back burner. Take the time that you need, take care of yourself, don't burn out and your Active Rain family will all be here for you whenever you are ready to come back.

Feb 28, 2014 01:46 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Anna... you're the heartbeat of the RAIN! Thank you for your constant support and friendship in the RAIN!

Feb 28, 2014 09:59 AM