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The Life of Jeff Belonger -- My Valentine's Gift to Penny

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Mortgage and Lending with Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc

 

I am more than just a loan officer. Don’t you want to know a little more about who you are dealing with?  What is transparency all about?

 

jeff belonger

(Snow Storm # 3 of 2010 - 2/10/10)

I always love to get to know a little about my clients and my referral partners. Some of us don't like to share our personal lives with complete strangers. But how much of a stranger am I too you if you have to share and trust me with your financial information? Right? It doesn't matter if you got my name from a trusted realtor, your best friend, a family member, or even the internet. PS.. you can sometimes trust the internet and some people that you find on the internet. It doesn't matter if I am 5 states away from you. I truly believe that it comes down to being upfront, honest, being sincere & genuine, and having integrity.

In any case, for those that don't know me, I love snow....I so love it. just as much as I love what I do, and that is helping people with their American Dream of owning a home. I am not perfect, but I consider myself damn good and very knowledgeable. I take my job very personally and I am extremely passionate in what I do.

 

 

SUCCESS-

The Life of Jeff Belonger -- Who is the guy behind the numbers ????

(link above - this is a long post, but it tells a lot about me)

 

jeff belonger

How does one measure success? Some think it's the amout of money that you have.  Some think it's all about your possessions. For me? It's all about those that I love the most, that I care for, and in helping my clients or anyone out there. Just giving the best advice that I know and educating them. It's not about the best price or best interest rate. (stay tune for a blog post on this topic)  I just love to help...

 

More about me? I am 42, single, never been married, and no kids. Does it mean that I am a failure?  I have been asked as a joke, "what is wrong with me then."  Well, does it matter... I have now found her... please read on.

 

 

 

 

 

And now my true love comes into my life !!!

 

Please click on this link to listen to this song as you read the rest. I don't want to miss a thing by Rod Stewart - Ever see the movie Armageddon?  I love this song and this scene and this makes me think of Penny.

 

Penny with great smile

 

After so many years, I have found the one.  Life is funny and sometimes takes longer than one thinks, to meet that special someone, your soul mate. And since I have been 30 or so, I realized that I would travel to the ends of the earth to meet that special someone.

Penny and I met on an online game called Second Life, thanks to a friend of mine who introduced me to it. For those of you that noticed that I disappeared from Active Rain and from blogging for 2 1/2 months, this was where I was spending most of my time.

In any case, Penny and I met 2 weeks prior to Thanksgiving and we have been basically talking every day since then. No, she doesn't live around the corner from

penny - cute as ever

me. The ironic thing is that she was born and raised in Staten Island and her family and some friends now live in Northern New Jersey. For those that don't know, I live in Southern New Jersey. At this moment, Penny lives outside the St. Louis area. The good news is that she is visiting for a week because a friend of hers is having an engagement party. We have decided that she will have an extended time and stay with me for 10 days or so... that's if she doesn't run the first day when we meet face to face. lol   Seriously, the more that we talk, the more that I keep falling for her and see that we have soooo much in common. Who ever said opposites attract and why??

 

As I have stated, we just have so much in common....

  • She loves 80's music and amazes me every time I try to think of a song and that I give her a clue, she remembers the bands name and the song. 
  • We both love sushi .. and I hated fish while growing up. lol
  • We both love the colors orange & green and believe it or not, our favorite numbers are 3 & 7....
  • She loves to travel, loves art and loves architecture. If you didn't read my first part of Jeff Belonger, I went to college originally for Landscape Architecture.
  • She wants to have at least 2 kids and so do I... and we have talked about how we would want kids raised and have agreed on the same, which is very important in any relationship.
  • And just as of last week, we both love licorice, especially black licorice.

 

And the list could go on and on....  one thing though. I love sports. She doesn't follow sports, but has said that she would love to learn about some of them and what I love.

 

 

Overall, you can sometimes find love in the strangest places....  and even online.  Does anyone know these two? Jason Sardi & Jennifer Monroe.   These two met through Active Rain and are now finally living together. I first remember when they met and that it finally became real.  What about Bob Stewart and Christa Caulk? If anyone knows Missy Caulk, this is her daughter. They met at a function, both living thousands of miles away also, and now they are engaged to be married next month. And I have had the pleasure of meeting all of them except for Missy Caulk. Both couples are lovely and great people.

 

So, How did you meet your partner?  Your special someone? Would love to hear any and all stories, even if you aren't part of Active Rain. ... please share...

 

 

In any case.. I have met the love of my life and my best friend. Penny and I won’t be spending Valentine’s Day together… we won’t be meeting until February 25th, 2010…. and I have something planned then since we won’t be together today.  But this was my Valentine’s gift to you……

 

 

 

Happy Valentine’s Day Sweetie

 

 

 

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Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

I'm so happy for you Jeff!  Keep us updated!

Feb 14, 2010 04:22 AM
Jeff Belonger
Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ
The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

 

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone…

 

Feb 14, 2010 04:28 AM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Finally!

We couldn't be happier for you! When does she turn 21? >:)

How about people 41 states away?

Brenda and I met at my sister's wedding. I thought I picked her up to protect me from the girl my mother was pushing me to meet! We decided to marry 12 hours later, set the date and decided on two kids. It wasn't until 18 months later at our first wedding anniversary that I found out Brenda was the girl Mother picked. Today was our 40th Valentines day together.

So we except a big anouncement 2-26!

Bill

Feb 14, 2010 06:19 AM
Petra Norris
Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc. - Lakeland, FL
Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale

Jeff - aahh, that is so cute :) - I love stories like that.  Well, my husband and I met in a bar full of GIs, it was love at first sight and I knew right then that he was it.  I just turned 20 and he is seven years older than me with a child from a previous marriage that he was raising. When we first met, he was stationed in Germany and I'm German, spoke a little English and he did not speak German at all. Well 26 years later we are going strong, been through thick and thin, raised our children and live happily ever after.  I wish you and your sweetie, the best of times and best of luck to the both of you.

Feb 14, 2010 07:00 AM
Jeff Belonger
Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ
The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

 

SALLY.... . you know I will.... ;o)  Thanks and thanks for the support..

BILL... .  thanks Bill... that means a lot to me.  WOW... in regards to your story on how you met Brenda and how quickly that you decided to get married and everything else that followed... and most of all, 40 years later.. wow.. a big congrats.. thanks for sharing this and thanks for the enthusiastic comment... it won't happen that quick, but I do see good things on the horizon.. thanks

PETRA... .  wow, that is a great story...  I love those love at first site stories the most....  thanks for sharing this

 

Feb 14, 2010 07:25 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Belonger - Good for you, my man. A big congrats from Allentown. I hope Penny got to read this. As you have mentioned, you know how Jennifer met ... in the most unlikely of places.  But now it is a reality.  I'm just waiting for her to get off work so we can enjoy some fine Italian cuisine at its finest.  Keep us updated you big softie:)

Feb 14, 2010 08:47 AM
Eric Bouler
Gardner Realtors, Licensed in La. - New Orleans, LA
Listening to your Needs

Great for you! Stories from the heart are great !

Feb 14, 2010 12:03 PM
Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS
Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA - Murphy, NC
Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

Oh, great Valentine's Day post! I had no idea that ActiveRain had a little bit of the Love Connection thing going on. Congratulations! Love Bill's story too.

Feb 14, 2010 12:05 PM
John Cannata
214-728-0449 http://TexasLoanGuy.com - Frisco, TX
Texas Home Mortgage - Purchase or Refinance

Congratulations Jeff! You can sometimes meet that 'special someone' in the oddest of places.

Feb 14, 2010 03:32 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Very nice Jeff.  Thanks for sharing.  I hope you had a great day yesterday and have many, many more even better.

Feb 14, 2010 10:21 PM
Cari Anderson
Danville, CA


Congrats Jeff.  Great story.  Cari & I were the product of a blind date set up by a wholesale rep from RSL Mortgage (The old Railroad Savings & Loan).  It worked out well and we were married a little over two years later in 1998.  We have worked together ever since and are the proud parents of two wonderful kids (2&6).  Thanks again for sharing the story! ~Doug

Feb 15, 2010 02:00 AM
Jeff Belonger
Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ
The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

 

SARDI... . yea, I know how you and Jennifer met and I always thought that was great ...  you both make a wonderful couple.  And yes, Penny read this... she didn't know that I was going to write about this until I showed her. It wasn't like I could jump in the Presidential plane and fly to her on such short notice... lol  Overall, I hope you and Jennifer had a great V-Day and hope to talk to you both soon.

ERIC... . yea, I love these kinds of stories also... thanks for stopping by.

LEE & CAROL.... . lol.. yea, there are love stories on AR and even war stories.. lol  But this is all love my friend.. and I am on cloud 9..  gee, if there is a cloud 20, I am on that one too.  And yes, Bill's story was very cool.. I enjoyed it and love stuff like that.  thanks for the comment

JOHN.... . yes you can... we hear stories such as this one more often now than before.  Thanks for the congrats and you and I need to talk soon. I had a question for you.  thanks

GABE.... . well, yesterday was tough, just for the fact that Penny and I aren't together as of yet... but that will be very soon.... she just makes me happy and we can't wait.  Thanks for the kind words...

CARI & DOUG.... .  that's a cool story.. I have been on a few blind dates in the past and those never worked out...  but you both have a great story.... not only what seems like a wonderful marriage, but 2 kids also.. congrats and thanks for sharing your story.  Hope you both had a good Valentine's Day yesterday, minus the kids...  :o)

 

Feb 15, 2010 03:26 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Wow, Jeff!  You never know when love is going to show up and bite you!  I had it bite me big time, and there is nothing like it.  Go for it!

Feb 15, 2010 04:31 AM
Brian & Marie Spray
www.DFWAreaRealtors.com - Action Realty Group - Frisco, TX
Frisco TX Realtors

Congrats Jeff!  I hope it works out!!!

Brian.

Feb 15, 2010 06:06 AM
Tim and Pam Cash
Crye-Leike (Sango) - Clarksville, TN
Real Estate Professionals - Clarksville TN

Jeff, congrats to you!  I wish you and Penny the best.  You are a great man and I certainly enjoy your posts - but happiness in life is more that work!  Have a blast!

Feb 15, 2010 11:35 AM
Thesa Chambers
West + Main - Bend, OR
Principal Broker - Licensed in Oregon

Jeff - I have been away all too long - what exciting news - Mike and I have a funny story how we met - I was his landlord - he was renting the house I grew up in - and had bought from my grandparents - he moved in without me meeting him - I knew his family well but had never met him - we finally met on June 12 - he proposed June 22 and we got married November 20 - 10 years now - hugs to you

Feb 15, 2010 05:27 PM
Bridget Cella
Re/Max Connection - Sewell, NJ
e-Pro, Realtor

Congratulations on your blooming relationship!  My husband and i met at a bar - through mutual acquaintances though!  Married in 1998 and still going strong!

Feb 16, 2010 01:58 AM
Gerry Suarez Jr.
New American Funding NMLS 6606 - Orlando, FL
FL Mortgage Guru

It is nice to see you so happy Jeff, finding the right girl can certainly do that for us. I hope you and Penny have the best time later this month- should we hope for snow?

I never told you this but Jackie and I also met at a bar (kinda). It was a Home Builders Association event (the Southeast Builders Conference) and I was tending bar in a hospitality suite. She gave her drink to a friend and said "I need to get a drink" and when our eyes locked it was done. That was over ten years ago. Fringe benefits of the industry we've always said :)

Best wishes to you both!

Gerry Suarez, Jr.

Your FHA Loan Pro!

Feb 16, 2010 10:54 AM
Jennifer Monroe
Indigo Home Team powered by Compass - Charlotte, NC
Real Estate REALTOR®/Broker/Designer

Oh boy! Even with my personal experience - and a fabulous experience it continues to be - this is really really scary! It's almost an anolomaly that Jason and I turned out to be exactly who we represented ourselves to be. Perhaps that's because we met on a professional forum and could be checked out to some degree. Just be so very careful my friend. Keep your heart in check until you meet in person and see how that goes. If it works out, then welcome to the club!

Happy belated Valentine's Day to you!

 

p.s. I love black licorice too!

Feb 18, 2010 05:45 AM