I am privileged to attend a church pastored by a dynamic couple. I used to fall asleep in church.

 NO more, Yeah!!! They are such dynamic teachers that I literally absorb a lot of teaching (sorry, Pastors I have not acquired the ability to speak the scriptures as you do...).

     Pastor Felix tends to end a spoken paragraph with a"hmph". Now I notice that when I am in a client meeting, at the end of a Real Estate train of thought, whether good or bad, I end with "hmph". The first time I heard myself do that it shocked me! Test me. See if I have overcome the idiosyncracy. Let's have a real estate meeting!

     Pastor Jocelyne, will from time to time say, "Oh, MY God!" (Not in a bad way, but a joyous, praise kind of way--she is originally from Haiti, some of her mannerisms are a bit different:-)). So, now I catch myself saying, "Oh, MY God!" Then, I look around to see if I need to explain myself.

Have you picked up any habits lately that makes you feel like you've been invaded? If I'm that impressionable,

its a good thing I have good places and people to hang with....

This church has been instrumental in turning Gaston Point around, and mending relationships between residents and government officials--Cleaner, safer neighborhoods benefit all of us at some point. I actually was not aware how bad the reputation of Gaston Point was until a parent of one of my daughter's friends questioned the safety of us attending there. My, how things change with time and effort (TLC + elbow grease)

Of course living on the Gulf Coast and living in Long Beach I visit most towns in Harrison County frequently. Harrison County, whether Biloxi, Pass Christian, Long Beach, Gulfport, Diberville, Woolmarket--is just a great place to live spiced with the influences of people from -everywhere, anywhere, and -here-.

          Biloxi Pals       I cannot begin to tell you how PROUD I am of the new Long Beach signs! We are looking downright gorgeous! Courtesy of many volunteers.

            Boat Slips are back! Yipee! REal Progress.

Quotation from the Fitness Trail at MS Gulf Coast Campus

 

Don't know why... Just thought I would share that with you. Do you have any quirky mannerisms? (I guess another of mine is the total lack of ability to stick to one subject. However, there is a reason for that).

PS: Don't want to offend anyone. Just because I have a church home I love, does't mean you have to. Just because I believe in God and Providence, doesn't mean you have to. Its a choice. I have successfully worked with clients and Associates who believe differently than I believe.

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11 Comments on Whose Habits Have You Picked UP?|Multi-Subject, Multi-Photo Blob, I mean Blog

Hi Suzi, I am glad to see your area is on the mend. Just wish it wouldn't have taken as long. That is some wonderful photos of the people and things that make your community great. You must be proud!!

04/08/2008 04:02 PM by Keith Perry - REALTOR® -West Metro Atlanta (Coldwell Banker)


Ketith and Robin, I am happy to see the Progress. I take Beach Blvd/HWY 90 a lot. It is such a pleasure and internally rewarding to see folks enjoying the sand beaches again. I am noticing more and more wind surfing.

04/08/2008 10:19 PM by Suzi Gravenstuk|Independent Broker| License # 17787 (MGC Realty, LLC)


Congratulations on taking your community back!  The Lord really does heal, doesn't He?  

Now, for mannerisms, one of my favorites has always been "You always miss 100% of the shots you don't take." It doesn't get any more clear than that, does it? 

04/08/2008 10:35 PM by Kim Martinez Santa Barbara Real Estate Specialist (RE/MAX Santa Barbara)


Kim, Howdy! Funny you should use that quotation. That was the one used by the "Selling HUD Homes" instructor in last week's CE class.

04/08/2008 11:34 PM by Suzi Gravenstuk|Independent Broker| License # 17787 (MGC Realty, LLC)


I am proud to say that all my bad habits are my very own. Thanks for the post Suzi, take care.

04/09/2008 01:06 PM by JL Boney, III (Russell and Jeffcoat)


JL, thanks for stopping by. They are not necessarily bad habits. Just habits. Like smiling at the computer when you respond to a comment...

04/09/2008 01:08 PM by Suzi Gravenstuk|Independent Broker| License # 17787 (MGC Realty, LLC)


SUZI.... YOU GO GIRL!!!!!

Have fun becoming more like our Messiah as you
copy your examples in your Pastor and his wife.....

GOD bless ya, sis!!!

=-)

04/10/2008 01:50 AM by Central Florida real estate - Alexander Harb PSEM®, E-Agent® (Beach and Luxury Realty Inc.)


Good morning, Alexander. Its such a Delight to find the church home that fits!

04/10/2008 08:23 AM by Suzi Gravenstuk|Independent Broker| License # 17787 (MGC Realty, LLC)


Suzi...this is an excellent post!  I love all the pictures...I love on the water in Northern Illinois.  I think you have inspired me to start taking more pictures!

04/11/2008 07:23 PM by Debra Kukulski-GRI;ABR;RECS;e-PRO Real Estate Expert Northern Illinois (Re/Max Unlimited Northwest)


Debra, thank you very much. Being a photo maniac also helps link you to people. People + environment I feel is the essence of "home", where we live and how we live. I will improve over time with technique, but for now I seem to be gifted with some rookie luck on shots. Can't wait to see some of yours. I will visit your blog soon. I have no idea what Illinois looks like.

FYI,  I noticed awhile back that blogs titled whatever|Photos! seem to receive  more clicks. Sometimes I may not receive a comment to a Localism post, but the clicks are there so I know I'm not a total dud with a post.

I am also experimenting with the line between transparency and professionalism.

04/11/2008 10:27 PM by Suzi Gravenstuk|Independent Broker| License # 17787 (MGC Realty, LLC)


Good for you Suzi.  It's amazing the difference a joyous church family can make in our lives isn't it?  I can just about hear you saying Oh, MY God just to look around and see if people are wondering what you just found/got into.  Too funny.  God bless you!

04/20/2008 05:40 AM by Fairbanks Real Estate Broker Jesse Clifton (Jesse & Kathy Clifton, REALTORS - 907.699.6024 - )


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