In Love with a Lifestyle

Whenever things get complicated or difficult I think it's a wonderful time to reflect on all of the people and things that we love in our lives and to be grateful. After my family and friends  and my animals, the thing that I love most in my life is my lifestyle.  When I think that there are people in Iowa who daydream their way through the month of February picturing a sunset on the beach, I am reminded of just how lucky I am.  I don't take it for granted that I can see the sunset on the beach everyday if I choose to, instead I appreciate that the choices I have made in my life make it daily possibility.
      
I live in the midst of lush wonderland,  up a long drive with nature  surrounding me. When I walk on to my balcony which is large enough to hold a huge couch and chairs, planters and more during the day I can see the LA Country Club to my right and to the north west the Getty Museum - where the sunsets are magnificent. I am on the 6th floor and am surrounded by beautiful trees and at night I see the sparkling city lights of the Sunset Strip.  
 
Since I live in a full service building,  I never ever have need worry about servicing a lawn mower or paying a bill for a gardener. The grounds are impeccably maintained, the lobby and gym and pool area spotless and both of my cars are parked by the careful hands of a valet  and even washed in the morning if I ask!
 
When I come home from a long day of showing properties with my laptop, printer, purse and more, the valets are always smiling and welcome me home with smiles on their faces and are waiting to help me. I never have to open a door, because they are there to help and know when to get the cart to unload the trunk . 
 
When I am out for the day should a package arrive there is someone there to sign for it. If I forget something at home - I can merely call the building and ask one of the valets to use the spare key I have at the front desk and they will run upstairs and take care of me. If I have a handyman or service provider coming they can give that person access when I am not home.  
 
I love that I have an extended staff that courteously helps  me with any tasks I need performed.  How lucky and blessed am I? If I want - the dry cleaners will pick up my dry cleaning and then drop it off. The gentleman that takes care of my plants has access to my unit along with my housekeeper. There are many local markets that will deliver to the building along with numerous restaurants.
 
I have no illusions about my life.  I am living a life of luxury and privilege.  As a single woman I feel safe and secure knowing that the only people that can get upstairs must be let up by the staff.  I am thankful and appreciative for all of it.   And I openly acknowledge  that this is the lifestyle I have chosen. And for this reason and a few more this is why I love selling condominiums. This is my lifestyle and I love it. To me it is and will be the lifestyle of choice for many in Los Angeles.  Vertical living is magnificent and knowing that I can "lock and leave" is exactly what I want at this point in my life.