I finally had to do it.  Being a single parent and trying to stay in Real Estate has been a challange.  I had a part time job which is now my full time job.  My dream is on the back burner but I am not done.  For those in this situation I will be optimistic that things will get better and hang in there.  It is tough and the way things are wtih the economy I do not think it will be an easy road for some time. 

Some bloggers on AR have said there areas have picked up, which is good.  Sioux City seemed to roll along with the Mortgage crisis.  We held our own during the winter months and patiently waited for Spring.  Spring came with a whimper and not a bang.  As gas prices went up and other necessities went up in price too, I found myself close to financial ruin.  I had to make the hard choice to go full time at my retail job.  I am on my feet all day running around and when I get home can barley move.  I have neglected AR and other duites associated with Real Estate.  Talking with others I found that I wasn't the only one feeling the pinch.  Realtors with a Spouse who makes good money are feeling it too.  I am not alone, which in a weird sense is comforting. 

I am keeping my license active and will take the opportunity to get those classes done that need to be done.  I waited a long time to do this and I will not give up that easily.  I still hope to do this full time and leave retail behind. 

"The journey is the reward"  Tao saying.

"Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want."  Jim Rohn

"This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it." Ralph Waldo Emerson