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Streakin' Thru The Blogosphere

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Streakin thru the Blogosphere - Melinda PetersonStreakin' Thru The Blogosphere.  When I was three years old, my inquisitive nature led me on a joy-ride through the streets of the San Fernando Valley on my red tricycle.  When the police found me, I was butt naked.  I've always wondered how they managed to find where I lived and return me home safely.

In my later years, I quietly observed the world from the sidelines.  I had a curiosity for people, places and things.  I watched as others shook the apple tree, while I stood by and enjoyed the fallen fruit from my obscure corner of the world.  Life seemed easy, breezy, peasy when I put on my rose colored glasses.  As the years went by, my dreams of paradise faded into a cruel reality of daily drudge and dismal opportunity.  I wondered, is this all there is?

Being a Spectator certainly has its benefits.  There's little risk, and the wheels on the bus go round and round.  But, there's something to be said for throwing caution to the wind, blazing a new trail and leaving dust clouds in the rear view mirror.  I've never been comfortable with mediocrity or complacency, it's just not me.  My senses are fully engaged in unfamiliar environments that are colorful, captivating, heartfelt and amusing.  Grabbing life by the horns and riding the bull to the end is exciting, crazy, scary and satisfying.  It's raw and real and it's definitely my comfort zone.  Those who've tried to squelch my naked adventures know that I won't go without kicking and screaming. 

I've recently traded my rose colored glasses for a pair of spectacles, but my adventurous spirit lives on.  I suppose my insatiable thirst for paradise shall never be fully quenched.  I still get naked on occasion and ride my bike thru the blogosphere of life... aka, The Naked Blogger.  Fortunately, I no longer need a police escort to find my way home ;) 

Streakin' Thru The Blogosphere 

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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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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Mel,

These are the best times of our lives, actually, they are always the best of times, and that is our Naked truth. A

Mar 08, 2012 06:16 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Mel - your big, shining spirit comes through in every blog you write and while you look at life with the glass half full, you're no shrinking violet. It's really the perfect balance. I'm pretty naked myself - what you see is what you get, warts, flaws and all. People are always shocked how up front I am about being a recovering alcoholic. I'm proud that I kicked a deadly addiction and for anyone who thinks less of me, I probably wouldn't associate with them anyway!

I too am an adventurous spirit who loves to dangle from the side of cliffs, sleep in tents in the Serengeti with the lions roaring in the distance and scuba diving to the bottom of the ocean. It reminds me I'm alive and that there's so much in this world to be appreciated THAT CAN'T be bought! You're naked spirit is why we all identify with you because you say what others are thinking and make no apologies. You are real and nothing is better than being who you are! Love this post GF and you are a wonderful example to us all! Thanks for being you!

Mar 08, 2012 06:34 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Mel - Your online name The Naked Blogger proves your adventurous spirit indeed still lives on!  Thanks for the smile my friend.

Mar 08, 2012 06:37 AM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Ahhh... Never say 'Never' Robert!

I totally agree Alexandra... and I wouldn't trade any of it!

You are much more naked and adventurous than I... Kris!  And I love that about you too!  I'm still toying with a personal staging post... a 'before' fat pic.... and an 'after' skinny pic ;))) I'm takin' pointers from you babe!

It's great to see your BIG Albuquerque smile John!

Mar 08, 2012 06:51 AM
Nancy Conner
Olympia, WA
Olympia/Thurston County WA

Oh I love that mental image of your 3 year old self unafraid and adventurous!!  (And nice that you haven't really changed!!!)  :)

Mar 08, 2012 07:49 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Good for you for finding a little adventure in your life.  Though I imagine your first streaking experience likely gave your parents hear failure.

Mar 08, 2012 09:34 AM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Me too Nancy!  It brings back memories ;)))

Funny Cindy ~ In those days, I was an early riser.  I think I was back before they ever noticed I was gone!

Mar 08, 2012 10:22 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Too funny.  I ran off as a kid once... only I was in my closet and my family was looking all over the neighborhood.  Glad to see your smiling face today.

Mar 08, 2012 10:59 AM
Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage
Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL
Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

You are always a treat to follow.  Keep it real just as you are without any hesitation.

Mar 08, 2012 11:13 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Mel

It sounds like you on a very interesting journey, enjoy the trip.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Mar 08, 2012 12:10 PM
Carie Shapiro
North Shore Suburbs & Chicago Real Estate - Evanston, IL

It sounds like your adventurous spirit helps you to always live life to the fullest.  And, learning how to live life to the fullest is what it's all about -- and a valuable lesson for all of us!

Mar 08, 2012 12:53 PM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

OMG Tammy... I did that once too... in the 7th grade.  My Mom was sooooo mad!  You're too funny!

Thanks Kev... I'm glad you find my posts interesting ;)

It's been a little like Mr. Toad's wild and scenic ride... Lou... and oh what a journey!

Indeed Carie... and there's never a dull moment ;)

Mar 08, 2012 01:03 PM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX
Semi Retired Real Estate Agent

Mel,

Now I understand why you're so spirited and fun - you started out being a baby streaker! That explains it. And everybody loves ya!

Life is an adventure - girls just want to have fun!

Keep on, keeping on!

Patricia

Mar 08, 2012 06:48 PM
Gerry Michaels
Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA
GettysburgGerry Social Meida

I just love this, what a great brand you have created. This coming from a guy who has a company called Studmuffin Media...LOL

Mar 08, 2012 10:51 PM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Just keepin' it raw, real, and real fun... Patricia!

LOL for sure Michael... Your company name is for more interesting!  Would love to hear how you came up with that!

Mar 09, 2012 12:43 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Did I really miss this?

Mel Belle, you are such a bright, shining light - we can all learn from so much from your naked personality.  Your ability to be so frank about yourself and your life is what makes you so very special. It takes a very well grounded individual to expose vulnerabilites.  You open up your soul and what see is what we get - and it's always beautiful.

Mar 11, 2012 12:35 AM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Ahhh, but you did Peter... 'you are an inspirational traveller thru the Blogosphere' ;)))  Namaste!

I would have been late for the Ball if you hadn't reminded me what time it was Debb ;)  I'm totally digging your localism posts these days.  And thank you for your lovely comments... you always make me smile!

Mar 11, 2012 03:49 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Mel, the side lines do provide a certain comfort zone in life, but not much life...I like the adreniline rush of hanging from a cliff and pulling myself back, risking it all and gaining that much more.

Mar 11, 2012 01:26 PM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Me too Nick... there's something to be said for adreniline rush adventure ;)

Mar 14, 2012 05:50 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

That's funny, Mel.  I am glad things were reversed and that you weren't riding around on your bake butt naked in later years.  It would have been a tad more embarrassing.

Mar 14, 2012 10:43 AM