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I'm an Addict

By Darrin Friedman

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty

August 04, 2009 05:42 AM

If the first step is admitting I have a problem then I have a problem. Now what?

I’m on vacation this week; you know what vacation is, right? It’s that cultural ritual that says thou shall not work, giving your mind that required time off so it can relax into a zen like state and give you the necessary recharge so we can again work like the obsessed maniacs we have all become.

The problem is I have yet to stop returning emails let alone turn off my iphone, and as you can see now, this blog is being written on my MacBook.

I have issues!

It would seem I am incapable of getting unplugged. So, I ask you, my AR family, no I plead: Help ME! I need intervention and I need it now.

I await your response.

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Monica McNamara

MonicaC@Ocean-CitySales.com Ocean City Maryland - Ocean City, MD

Darrin, It could be worse..you could be watching streaming video of rebcsf while on vacation and blogging and tweeting:)

Aug 04, 2009 05:45 AM

Michael A. Caruso

Surterre Properties - Laguna Niguel, CA

I have the same addiction! Its so hard with wireless being available everywhere. I'm not sure where you are but put your computer and phone in your room (if your in a hotel) and get outside!

Aug 04, 2009 05:57 AM

Linda K. Mayer

License # 01767321 - La Verne, CA

Realtor, SRES, SoCAL, A REALTOR YOU CAN TRUST

It's hard to turn it off when we're so used to going all the time. I hope now that you've written this, you'll be able to relax a bit!

Aug 04, 2009 06:08 AM

Bill Ladewig

LoanOfficerSchool.com - Escondido, CA

Experience Is Your Advantage

I think you will find many people in our industry that share your addiction, I know I do. It is a business and a lifestyle. As for me, its the best gig I know

Aug 04, 2009 06:14 AM

Nicholas Goraczkowski

Aurora, CO

Your Mortgage Resource - (720) 83-RATES

I'm the same way. I live on my phone for everything. I can never get disconnected.

Aug 04, 2009 06:16 AM

Pat Champion

John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL

Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

I know the feeling sometimes it is hard to just let go and relax but we all need a little R&R enjoy your vacation.

Aug 04, 2009 06:54 AM

Ashley Sharum

972.978.3109 - Dallas, TX

Ebby Halliday Realtors

I'm still hung up on the vacation part... What's that again?

First step: Turn off the electronics! :)

Aug 04, 2009 07:22 AM

James Downing - Metro DC Houses Team REALTORS®, CRS, GRI, ABR,MRP, MilRes

Real Living | At Home - Washington, DC

When Looking to Buy or Sell - Make the Right Move

You are asking a bunch of blogging addicts for help?! You are looking in the wrong place! LOL

Aug 04, 2009 03:26 PM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Darrin, it's all of those cute Mac products. They certainly don't help me to stay unplugged when I go on vacation!

Aug 05, 2009 09:13 AM

Carol Hanson Sheehy

Prudential Florida Realty - Naples, FL

Years ago someone told me we really have to learn to manage our free time because technology will make our lives so easy that we will only work a few days a week. I would like to shoot that person! What a joke, technology allows us to work 24/7. I really have to force myself to unplug. The soul needs rest!

Aug 07, 2009 03:27 AM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

YOU NEED to Go to a tropical island beach and forget about it !

HELPFULHANNAH

Aug 09, 2009 01:51 PM

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