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Beautiful Brains & Funky Finesse

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Grants Pass, OR 199909023

Beautiful Brains & Funky FinesseBeautiful Brains & Funky Finesse.  It's Friday and I'm stunned how quickly this week went by.  I'm sipping my cup of Joe, about ready to attend my last meeting of the week before I hop on a plane to LA for a big birthday bash.  My thoughts are bouncing around like TIGGER to several great conversations I've had with some brilliant colleagues these past few days.  I'm blessed to be surrounded by people who challenge me to be better.

I've always loved the phrase, 'Iron sharpens Iron.'  It's what drives me to hang out with people who are smarter than me.  I'm easily reeled in by those who possess beautiful brains and funky finesse.  And when they're equipped with a sense of humor that can make me laugh so hard I want to pee my pants, all the better. 

There's an ease and flow to relationships like that, where wonderful thoughts are exchanged and creative ideas rise from collective minds like a sweet smelling loaf of bread.  I have several people in my life that do that for me, most of whom I've met in the last couple of years.   

It's funny how life circumstances can bring people together, who otherwise may never have known each other.  I've met some of the brightest and most beautiful minds this past year, who have become kindred spirits indeed.  And many of them I feel a bond with that is closer than some friends that I've known my entire life.  It's amazing!  I love the way the Universe allows us to collide with those people who inspire us, cheer us, encourage us and challenge us to continually dip our toes in the water and be alive.  A special thank you to those of you who do that for me... you know who you are!

Happy Friday Everyone!

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Mel Peterson

 Melinda Peterson, ABR, CRS

 Oregon Principal Broker

 Real Estate Cafe LLC

 541-659-1620

 TheOregonDream.com

 

 

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Mimi Foster
Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO
Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

Hello, darling Mel.  I hope your trip is wonderfully relaxing and enjoyable.  And you are obviously that person to a lot of people.  HAVE FUN!!!!!  Huge hugs!

Jan 13, 2012 06:11 AM
Nancy Conner
Olympia, WA
Olympia/Thurston County WA

Happy Friday to you too!  And I am continually amazed by the kindred spirits and new relationships to be found here in the Rain.

Jan 13, 2012 06:29 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Have a wonderful trip Mel. You really are a special, special person - hope your beautiful brain and funky finesse collides with more KS during your travels.

Jan 13, 2012 06:41 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Mel

We never really know where our road will take us and how the people we meet will influence us.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jan 13, 2012 06:55 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Happy Friday Mel and enjoy your LA weekend to the fullest.  I have no doubts :)  See you in the Rain.

Jan 13, 2012 07:06 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

People brighter than you Mel??? Surely you jest. EVERYONE can learn from your wonderful self. Have fun in LA LA land. Happy WEEKEND. Partee.....

Jan 13, 2012 07:19 AM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

I'm looking forward to it Mimi!  My sweet little Ellie is turning a big '3' years old and there are 100-150 people attending the bash.  I'll be making my famous baked beans for the bunch ;)

Me too Nancy!  I feel blessed to have so many kindred friendships :)

Thanks Debb... and ditto GF!  It's been a crazy 13 days of January... hoping for a little R&R in the sun this weekend.  Let's connect when I get back!

So true Lou!  I love the line to Amy Grant's song... 'Every road we travel teaches something new.'  And the friends along the way makes the journey so much more enjoyable!

I fully intend to John... and the same to you my friend!

Yes indeed Gary... I'm not the sharpest iron in the fire.... but I surround myself with peeps who are... so I can be sharper ;)  LA LA land... funny!

Jan 13, 2012 07:30 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Mel,

Have a superb trip...the weather continues to be beach walking walking weather here.  Love your title, Beautiful Brains and Funky Finesse.  I love your creativity... Happy Birthday to Ellie, A

Jan 13, 2012 08:28 AM
Brian L. Sirota, Esq.
Bristar Realty (Realtor/Attorney) - Orange, CA
For Solutions: (714) 501-7660

Mel, happy birthday to your grand granddaughter.   Lots of irons to sharpen her little wits with an expected turn-out upwards of 150.    Quite the little socialite.

Hanging with über funny brainiacs......you are the company you keep!

Brian 

Jan 13, 2012 08:52 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Mel- enjoy your trip!  I love the phrase "iron shaprens iron".  And yes, we only better ourselves when we have those around us who can inspire us. 

Jan 13, 2012 02:46 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

have fun, be safe and God always seems to bless my path with great people.

Jan 13, 2012 03:08 PM
Rich Cederberg
eXp Realty - Albuquerque, NM
eXp Realty Agent Albuquerque

This is a beautiful post Mel.  It sounds like you are truly blessed by those who surround you.

Jan 13, 2012 03:14 PM
Paula Bradfield
Bradfield Ramsey Group - Salida, CO
Your Salida Colorado area Realtor Team

....beautiful brains and funky finesse. What a fabulous phrase! This is a keeper. Thanks, Mel

Jan 14, 2012 04:53 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

I also have met some great people in this past year. I have changed the way I do things in the last year and that includes adding more people to my life that are positive and getting those people who aren't out of my life, I just don't have time for it. 

Jan 15, 2012 04:23 PM