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Breaking Away from Technology

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes BR564219000

I'm taking a vacation.

I'm taking a real vacation.

I mean, NO phone, NO ipad, No laptop, NO computer.

I'm not using WI-FI.

It's a big step.  I keep giving myself affirmations.  It's amazing how addictive we become as realtors to being ON ALL THE TIME.

I can't help it, from about 7-7 every day, sometimes later, I'm available for my clients.  I know I like MY questions answered so I like to provide the same service in return.  I grab my hours off where I can.

But, this is different.  A REAL VACATION.

I've never done it, and my husband and I haven't spent private time together, uninterrupted, for over 5 years.  So, it's necessary for balance and happiness as well.

So, to keep business up and running, I have a business partner covering my live transactions, and another agent covering incoming leads and questions.  I trust them implicitly and it's all good.  But...I also needed to give a heads up to my clients, prospects and leads I've been in touch with, so I sent out some emails last night.

Here's a response I wanted to share with all of you.  

"Don't let anyone disturb your trek back in time to a world where one could actually contemplate and meditate to their heart's content without any expectation of being zapped out of their tranquility by the buzzing and beeping of man made beasts. "

Man made beasts!  I love it!

Now if I could just get rid of this rash on my arms, my neck and my hands before I go....

Deep breaths...vacation in sight!!!!

On the computer

Have a great week everyone.  See you on the other side.  ;)

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If I can assist you in your home buying or selling in Marana, Tucson, Oro Valley, or Vail, please don't hesitate to call me!  Email at Cara@SWDeserthomes.com

Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes

520-909-2988   

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Erika Rae Albert, Austin Real Estate Expert
E-Rae Realty - Austin, TX
Exceeding Expectations in Every Transaction

Congrats Cara Marcelle Mancuso sounds like you deserve a vacation and have taken all the necessary steps to ensure your business is being watched over while you are away.  

Feb 03, 2018 07:32 AM
Cara Marcelle Mancuso

Thank you Erika Rae Albert, Austin Real Estate Expert .  Having a strong support system certainly helps!

Feb 03, 2018 09:18 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Cara, enjoy your vacation without the "buzzing and beeping of man-made beasts". Let us know for how long you were Ok without them ... :) 

Feb 03, 2018 07:44 AM
Cara Marcelle Mancuso

Steffy Hristova ...I think the hard part is the initial parting...after a day it should be pure heaven!  

Feb 03, 2018 09:19 AM
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

Hello Cara Marcelle Mancuso we all need a break from time to time to relax and unwind.  I do this a couple of time a year and always come back refreshed and energetic.

Feb 03, 2018 07:51 AM
Cara Marcelle Mancuso

Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent   Good for you to do this a couple of times a year.  Perhaps I'll adopt that in the future, but right now, just a first-timer!

Feb 03, 2018 09:20 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Sounds like you are over-do and over-due for a vacation. I hope you enjoy every tranquil moment of being unplugged. D 

Feb 03, 2018 08:01 AM
Cara Marcelle Mancuso

"Over do and over due"  ...love that.  Have a great week yourself Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD 

Feb 03, 2018 09:20 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

WOw good for you!  I really need to do that too.....love the ending comment!

Feb 03, 2018 09:08 AM
Cara Marcelle Mancuso

Just do lots of planning Kristin Johnston - REALTOR® should hopefully do the trick!  Fingers crossed anyways!

Feb 03, 2018 09:21 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Way past due Cara!  You will quickly disconnect and wonder why you don't do it more often. I do this every couple of months and focus ONLY on what is right around me. Glorious! 

Feb 03, 2018 09:33 AM
Cara Marcelle Mancuso

I am sure I'd like to more often...it's interesting that Real Estate makes it possible for us to take vacations...but then Real Estate can also directly affect how relaxing that vacation actually is!

Feb 03, 2018 08:59 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Cara- I'd say you are well overdue for some I love me and I love us time.  Enjoy, refresh and we hope to hear all about it when you return. And, I love what that one person wrote. How sweet!!!

Feb 03, 2018 04:25 PM
Cara Marcelle Mancuso

Beautifully put, Kathy Streib   Thank you so much!

Feb 03, 2018 09:00 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Being a small Brokerage it is hard to toatlly step away, but i do try to

Feb 03, 2018 04:41 PM
Cara Marcelle Mancuso

I can only imagine, William Feela   The buck stops at the top...  Here's to breaks in 2018

Feb 03, 2018 09:00 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Good for you, Cara!  I think it is important that we periodically prove to ourselves that we can unplug from the matrix, and still survive.

Feb 03, 2018 06:16 PM
Cara Marcelle Mancuso

Exactly, Myrl Jeffcoat   It is a test of survival, lol.  Nice way to put it.  Have a great week.

Feb 03, 2018 09:01 PM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I have done close to that but Charlene and I are considering a meditation retreat to do a tech free time.

Feb 04, 2018 06:44 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Good morning Cara Marcelle Mancuso, well-deserved vacation, sounds like you planned everything right. Enjoy your time away from all the tech stuff.  

Feb 04, 2018 06:59 AM