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Family Time Means No Blogging Time

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

Family Time Means No Blogging Time

 

Special family celebrations – the birthday for our older daughter and the 1st birthday for our granddaughter – took us to LA yesterday morning through this evening. It was wonderful to have the whole family together to celebrate, as well as to enjoy visiting, catching up on life in general, taking lots of photos of festivities, watching the grandkids play together, and enjoying great food. Plus lots of individual personal time.

 

Animated heartsTimes like this are to be cherished, and blogging has to take a backseat to family time.

 

Yes, guilt sets in, when the usual time for commenting, Q’s and A’s, and writing articles must play second fiddle to the more important family time during the day.

 

Oh, there were a few escapes to check email on the iPad on multiple transactions that are in key stages that must be attended to, and my family, knowing what I do, understands my need to step away briefly for business.

 

But family time means no blogging time and it must, and should, be this way. Family, whatever that is on a personal level, comes first, right?!

 

I really enjoy my writing, and commenting, and sharing information online, and responding to questions and requests. But I respect others’ needs for family and personal time, and I want them to respect mine.

 

So while I give up my writing, and commenting, and answering questions when family time is the priority, I gain the personal time that is so special and cannot be replaced.

 

My family time is my time, just as your family time is yours! Thanks for understanding!

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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Lisa Von Domek 

It certainly is that way with us. And the spontaneous Facetime calls are extra special. We drop what we are doing then so we can enjoy the moment!

Jeff

May 30, 2016 01:27 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Lottie Kendall 

Me too. It's always special time and I cherish it, perhaps even more so when I am particularly busy.

Jeff

May 30, 2016 01:28 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Sharon Parisi 

It's been busy for us, too. Glad to hear you have taken the time so enjoy

Jeff

May 30, 2016 01:29 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Joe Petrowsky 

That's certainly true. And I doubt anyone at the end of their lives is going to lament not writing more but would about not spending more time with those they care about

Jeff

May 30, 2016 01:30 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Conrad Allen 

Agree totally. Thank you

Jef

May 30, 2016 01:31 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Sheila Anderson 

Life goes by too quickly to not spend these important times with those we care about, doesn't it?

Jeff

May 30, 2016 01:32 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

So true.  We need to keep that balance in our lives.  There are real-time issues we need to deal with in our business and family time.  For me - blogging comes after all of that.  It is important but not number one on the list.

May 30, 2016 05:01 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I have let the blogging go for time with family and friends.  It got to be a must for me every day.  After nearly 9 years here, I've got enough posts working for me that I don't need to be here all the time any more.

May 30, 2016 05:28 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Belinda Spillman 

It really never should be #1 on the list, at least if you are including personal life and family on the list.

Jeff

May 30, 2016 06:22 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Chris Ann Cleland 

It can take over if you let it. I certainly have had my own moments

Jeff

May 30, 2016 06:34 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff glad to hear you took some family time this weekend and a break from blogging.  I will be going to see my oldest son, daughter-in, and my gorgeous granddaughter in September, and blogging will be taking a vacation as well.

May 30, 2016 07:17 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

George Souto 

I imagine you are REALLY looking forward to that visit! But at least 1 post with family photos, especially of your beautiful granddaughter!

Jeff

May 30, 2016 09:02 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Jeff Dowler CRS  Family time is precious especially when it comes to our Grandchildren and Birthdays

May 30, 2016 09:37 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hannah Williams 

Precious indeed! And we always have a bunch of photos or short videos to remember and enjoy, too!

Jeff

May 30, 2016 10:57 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

I so understand your comment about the "guilt" that is associated with the choice to delay blogging while you enjoy life, Jeff Dowler CRS. As important as blogging is ... family ... grandkids ... and sometimes just being lazy ... is more important and healthy for us.  

I fight that guilt at times too ... but then my grandbabies come through the door and "poof" ... guilt gone! 

Gene

May 31, 2016 02:42 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi 

There is definitely something about visiting with the grandkids and keeping us focussed on what is really important.

Jeff

May 31, 2016 02:59 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Jeff  great minds think alike again!  I took 3 whole days off for family time and only checked emails as a few contracts were in the works.  I loved every minute. It is a smart thing to do. Glad you enjoyed your family time!

May 31, 2016 06:02 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Anna Banana Kruchten 

It was a very special family time...even though I had to do a little work here and there because of several contracts and an imminent closing (today).

Jeff

May 31, 2016 06:09 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Understood.  Blogging is usually the first thing to go when a time crunch happens.

May 31, 2016 12:35 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Georgie Hunter R(S) 

And I think that's the way it should be, to. Sometimes it IS hard to step away, though. Family time makes it easy

Jeff

Jun 01, 2016 01:31 AM