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I Blog Mostly For Me But I Have Others In Mind Always -My Legacy OnLine

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Real Estate Agent with Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

My on line legacy.... It is my hope that my words will inspire, assist others, and entertain.  I am a positive person (well most of the time anyway) and I want my on line legacy to reflect a positive view of life.  Since these little musings will be floating around cyberspace forever, I make sure that my children and their children will be able to read what I write with pride and joy.  

Butterfly


I want to inspire others to be of service to others and to find reward in just the simple fact that you did it to help someone else.  While to me this seems natural I know there are some, who were raised differently than I was, who can't see value without a $ sign attached.  I have done many things in my life just to make someone else's life easier and there is much joy in this. I hope my joys and celebrations of my children's accomplishments and the events in their lives will inspire others to make time for their family and friends in the course of their days in this busy world. I hope I inspire others to take a chance at writing simply for the sense of accomplishment that comes from getting it out of your head and onto the monitor.    

I want to assist others in finding their way to financial independence and into their first home and beyond.  I want to promote the concept of buyer's agency to anyone who will listen and leave my mark on the real estate world in that way.  I want to help my local community, county, and state to spread the word about how great it is to live and vacation here.  I also have a personal need to assist those in trouble with issues that affect them personally. To offer my experience with a variety of business and personal triumphs and tragedies in hopes that others will gain strength and knowledge to get through their trials and to celebrate the good things in life.

I want to entertain my readers with tours of local and distant attractions.  I want to bring upcoming local events to their attention in hopes that they will do something special each week rather than spending their time doing the same old thing every day.  I want to share special joys and laughter with others. 

I try to present my cup as half full and love that when the level starts to slip down a bit I have friends in the Rain and out that will help me to fill it back up.  I hope that my positive energy will flow out of these blogs and into someone else's heart to bring them joy and a more positive outlook on life.

Finally my legacy is deeply rooted in my children who as those of you who read my blogs know are the center of my life.  All things revolve around them and as they grow and move into the place in the world that they will occupy without my close presence I hope they will be able to look back on my on line commentary and not want to distance themselves from my name.  I will not purposely offend or upset anyone although some may find my topics upsetting and my comments not to their liking I will never say anything that I would not want my children to read.  

As you can see my legacy is a mixed bag of hopes and goals just as life is a mixed bag of hopes and goals.  On Active Rain, I do not blog for points (although it is fun to watch them add up), I do not blog for business (although I enjoy it when my blogs inspire someone to contact me for real estate services), I do not blog for recognition (although I do enjoy comments of support and congratulations), No I blog for me.  I hope that my blogs are read by others but the bottom line is they make my life more creative and interesting. So blog for you and create a legacy that you can be proud of too. 

Comments(42)

Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi
Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY
Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

Thank you Barbara.  I am happy to have found an  on line friend so close to home.  Thanks for your help yesterday.

Thanks Cathy I just added the picture yesterday.  It is of one of the butterfly bushes in front of my house and one of the butterflies that have been stopping by this week. 

Sep 08, 2008 09:59 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Paddy, Your contest entry was wonderful to read--I really enjoyed it.  I blog mostly for me as well :)

Sep 09, 2008 12:56 AM
Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi
Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY
Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

Thanks Carole I love your blogs and learn so much from them.

Sep 09, 2008 11:04 AM
June Lewis
Northwood Realty Services - New Castle, PA
Realtor Northwood Realty - New Castle,Pa Lawrence Co 7247304571

Hi Paddy, This is beautiful.... I am glad I read it after I submitted my entry or I probally wouldn't have submitted mine.

Your words are woven beautifully into inspiration.   Thank you

Sep 10, 2008 09:43 AM
Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi
Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY
Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

Thank you June.  I will check your's out.  I am sure it is beautiful too.

Sep 10, 2008 10:12 AM
June Lewis
Northwood Realty Services - New Castle, PA
Realtor Northwood Realty - New Castle,Pa Lawrence Co 7247304571

Thanks Paddy I appreciate that,  it is from my heart but certainly does not measure up to yours.  I think I missed part of the concept.  That a great thing about AR.  It is such an amazing place to learn

Sep 10, 2008 10:16 AM
Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi
Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY
Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

Your legacy is what you make of it.  You honor your parents and your husband, your God and your faith.  Good job June

Sep 10, 2008 10:33 AM
June Lewis
Northwood Realty Services - New Castle, PA
Realtor Northwood Realty - New Castle,Pa Lawrence Co 7247304571

Thanks Paddy,  that makes me feel a little better I knew I didn't hit all  the points that were set up as guidelines, so I wasn't sure it even belong  to the rest of what I was reading. Aside from missing the mark, it was difficult to write and share.  It is just a very personal side of  my life,  I thank you for your support and your visit BTW the picture on your post is rally beautiful.  thanks again

Sep 10, 2008 10:48 AM
Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi
Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY
Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

Hi again June. It is hard to open up but it feels good to say some of the things that we might not otherwise say.  The picture is from my garden.  There were hummingbirds and butterflies but the hummingbirds were way too fast. 

Sep 10, 2008 01:36 PM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

Paddy, thanks for your heartfelt entry into the Legacy Online contest.  Keep on blogging for "you."  I'm sure that this post will be inspirational to others.

Sep 18, 2008 11:35 PM
Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi
Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY
Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

Thank you Brian.  I appreciate your reading it.

Sep 19, 2008 12:00 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Paddy:  All of those reasons are EXACTLY why we all love to read your posts!  We feel like we KNOW you and you are always reaching out to others!  Congratulations on the WIN in the contest and keep-on-bloggin'-baby!

Debe in Charlotte

Sep 21, 2008 06:01 AM
Cathy Lee
CL Design Services Home Staging - Danville, CA
ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA

Congratulations Paddy!!!!!!

Sep 21, 2008 08:32 AM
Sharon Simms
Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

Paddy - it's like writing journals throughout life. I've always written a journal when I travel, and keep them for  ... ?? ... not only for me to reread but for my children to find after I've gone, and for them to read of throw away, as they will. Now we can write those journals online, so that someone out there might find something helpful.

 

Sep 21, 2008 09:34 AM
Tracy Santrock
Santrock Realty Group Inc. , - Cary, NC
Raleigh - Cary Broker

Paddy,

Your legacy is boutiful and your attitude ever positive-filled with confidence, pride, commitment, and joy!  Congratulations on a legacy well deserved.

Sep 21, 2008 10:55 AM
June Lewis
Northwood Realty Services - New Castle, PA
Realtor Northwood Realty - New Castle,Pa Lawrence Co 7247304571

Hi Paddy Congratulations on your win for your beautiful post and an added thank you for your support on my post.  I really appreciate it

Sep 21, 2008 12:43 PM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Hello Paddy,
Congratulations on a beautifully written post, it is a wonderful reflection of your positive attitude and giving spirit.

Sep 21, 2008 01:01 PM
Kathi Frank
Kate Writes Right - Houston Heights, TX
The Woodlands TX

Congratulations Paddy - What you expressed in this beautiful post is a pure motivation for writing.  Thanks for sharing yourself with the world in such an honest and open manner.

Sep 21, 2008 02:31 PM
Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi
Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY
Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

I am sooo excited.  This is the first contest I have entered on the Rain and I come in Third Place!!! Woo hoo!!!

Thanks Debe.  I appreciate your encouragement.

Thank you Cathy

Exactly Sharon I feel like my experiences will help someone else.

Thank you Tracy Have a great Monday.

You are welcome June and Thank You!

I appreciate your comments Cynthia

I wouldn't want to write if I felt I couldn't be open and honest Kathi.  It would not appeal to me at all Thanks for the appreciation.

Sep 21, 2008 10:45 PM
Kevin O'Shea
Coldwell Banker - White Plains, NY
White Plains, NY Real Estate

Great Post Paddy, that's why we enjoy reading you. 

All the best!

Sep 22, 2008 04:41 AM