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Days Well Spent............

By Sheila Anderson

Services for Real Estate Pros with Referral Group Incorporated

March 25, 2020 04:53 AM

I am thinking a lot more than usual lately, and I have deduced that time well spent is neither something to be taken for granted or taken at face value either. In these troubling and uncertain times I am thinking about lots of things but foremost among them is time spent with good people in good times.

Some of these recollections are bitter sweet because they remind me of people who are no longer alive. I can not change that, but I can be grateful for good times spent with people I loved and who loved me too. I have thought about really old friends who I haven't spoken with in years and have decided to reach out and tell them I have been thinking of them. I have been thinking about all the places I have traveled to and how much I learned, not only about the places and people but about myself. I have been thinking about the rest of my life and how I want it to matter.

So now, with time to spare and little to do I am making plans for the future. Days well spent are precious, too precious to waste or take for granted. Time is a commodity that I value and cherish, and that my friends is my story and I am sticking to it.

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Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Michael. I really appreciate that. Thank you and be well. Sheila

Mar 25, 2020 07:09 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hello Joe. I agree my friend. Take care. Sheila

Mar 25, 2020 07:10 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Sheila,

As we go on walks I keep discovering that so many people want to talk to connect even standing 6 feet apart, and that is so nice...

Mar 25, 2020 07:14 AM

Doug Dawes

Topsfield, MA
Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Sheila Anderson - I'm glad I came over just now to read about your positive reflections. Although it is a short blog post, it speaks volumes!

You have acquired a lot of knowledge yourself and you have shared many insights about the people and places you have traveled to these last few years on AR that was always enjoyable to read.

Could it be, your last trip was the most memorable to date? I know, you had many wonderful trips and each gave you a different point of view of worldly perspective. Thank you, for sharing all those great trips with us here on AR.

Mar 25, 2020 07:27 AM

Doug Dawes

Topsfield, MA
Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Hi there, Sheila. I was thinking about you, and others who live alone. I was reading a great article about the importance of using FaceTime, or similar technology, each day to see another face. To feel more connected than just through a voice. I'm hoping you have some pals who might want to share this experience with you. One person even mentioned FaceTiming with her adult son as they ate dinner...said it was fun to share a meal with a loved one. It sounds as if you are doing great, but just wanted to mention this too. D

Mar 25, 2020 07:32 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, ...

Flower Mound, TX
Doug Dawes

Topsfield, MA
Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Sheila, while quarantined, we do have time to think, or phone friends we have not spoken to in quite some time. Is that photo from Alaska - the glaciers? I have one fairly similar.

Mar 25, 2020 07:34 AM

Doug Dawes

Topsfield, MA
Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

I agree Alexandra. It is like that inla my post office and grocery store too. TY Sheila

Mar 25, 2020 07:36 AM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thanks Patricia. Each trip I take is special. I made friends in Patagonia and in Egypt too. I love traveling and sharing my experiences and hope I can do so again this year. Sheila

Mar 25, 2020 07:39 AM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Debb. Unfortunately I don't have Facetime friends but I am doing OK: really. I was thinking about when I first moved to the Berkshires and immediately had an accident in my home that caused me to be there for six weeks before I got out. I survived that and will again. Thank you for thinking about me. :) Sheila

Mar 25, 2020 07:42 AM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Joan. No this isa picture from Patagonia, that I took about two weeks ago. TY Sheila

Mar 25, 2020 07:43 AM

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Sheila, Now we have time to make calls to people since in most cases we are shut down.

Mar 25, 2020 09:02 AM

Doug Dawes

Topsfield, MA
Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

That's true Will and I have started. TY Sheila

Mar 25, 2020 09:03 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Sheila- I agree with what Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD said. I've been trying to reach out with my friends who live alone and even if they don't use Facetime or anything like that, I call, text or email.

For me, any time that I've spent enjoying what I did is not wasted.

Mar 25, 2020 10:24 AM

Doug Dawes

Topsfield, MA
Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thank you Kathy. Sheila

Mar 25, 2020 10:37 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I got loads accomplished this morning. The rains forecast for today haven't materialized. The sun remains out, and it's gorgeous!

Mar 25, 2020 11:36 AM

Doug Dawes

Topsfield, MA
Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Time is a precious commodity that we all have and once spent, is gone. Enjoyed your post today Sheila, very positive and re-connecting can be an uplifting! Have enjoyed calling past clients to just tell them I was thinking of them and it has been well received so far.

Mar 25, 2020 11:42 AM