Getting to Know Me (Present) - August 2013 AR Contest

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with 3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. #9001154

Contest by Debbie Reynolds - Getting to know each other better (August 2013 challenge)

 

Some things about my PRESENT:

1. I'm Malaysian Chinese. I can speak "some" Cantonese, not read or write Chinese. I'm termed a "Banana". Yellow on the outside, white on the inside.

2. I've been to America for more than 17 years. I still cant eat salad (raw vegetables). It must be stir-fried.

3. I'd love to drive a convertble Corvette Stringray as my real estate car.

4. My heart's desire is to minister to young teenage girls, especially those about to go off to college. To tell them to love themselves, and to go get an education. Life could be very awesome during and after college.

5. I dont watch scary/ horror movies.

6. I hate shots. I could pass out from just the anxiety attacks.

7. I prefer Asian food than any other foods. I prefer noodles more than I prefer rice.

8. I enjoy photography. If money was no object, I'd travel around the world, pretending as if I was a National Geographic photographer.

9. I'm always in awe (and honestly jealous) when I see my real estate friends go on vacation. How could they? And why not me?

10. One of my dreams is to run a marathon. Until today, I wonder how will I, or if I would ever fulfill this dream.

 

Getting to Know Me (Past) 

 

 



Loreena Yeo, Realtor(R) in Frisco TX

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Getting to Know Me (Present) - August 2013 AR Contest

Comments (20)

Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Hey get the Corvette. For taking ONE client out, it would work. Love some more of this background Loreena. I have done the half marathon for the marathon you are out there a long time.

Aug 07, 2013 01:49 AM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Loreena, I'm totally with you on the horror movies! I enjoy the tension in thrillers, but don't see the entertainment value in getting scared out of my wits.

Aug 07, 2013 02:29 AM
Christine O'Shea
Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL

Loreena, Follow your dreams!  I have the dream of running a marathon too, problem is I have not run for years!

Aug 07, 2013 02:31 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate

Loreena, I find it interesting that you cannot eat salad (raw vegetables) and they must be stir-fried.  Have you considered planning a vacation.  I don't take them because I have no desire to travel. I take one day local trips which I find so energizing. I enjoyed reading more about you. 

Aug 07, 2013 03:30 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
RentVest - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

It is best to keep your dreams on paper and start checking them off once completed. Thanks for sharing.

Aug 07, 2013 04:50 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

You reminded me of how much I enjoy authentic down to earth Chinese food..

Aug 07, 2013 05:33 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
RE/MAX Elite 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
RE/MAX Elite Warren County OH (Cincinnati/Dayton)

Loreena, At the RE/MAX convention some years back one of the key speakers was a Nat Geo photographer.  Just AWESOME photos and stories behind getting THAT ONE PERFECT SHOT.

Aug 07, 2013 05:34 AM
Loreena and Michael Yeo
3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX
Real Estate Agents

Kathleen, there's so many things that's going on right now. I dont think I could concentrate on vacation even if I tried. Work, and my 18-month old that just hates being strapped down in her car seat. 5 minutes and she's be screaming her head off. It's pretty frustrating to even go to the grocery store, let alone a vacation.

Aug 07, 2013 06:04 AM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Loreena,

I like listening to Cantonese and yodelers for the same reason.

I enjoy salad and stir-fried.

Corvette, never except the ‘63 coupe!!!!!!!

I don’t watch scary/ horror movies either.

I love Asian foods, provided the eggs are cooked and nothing pops out of my soup and stairs at me.

I don’t like shots either, that’s part of why I don’t drink. On the other hand I’m a combat shooter or rather was, I still shoot 100+ rounds a week of 45acp.

I was a working photo journalists and frequently ran 20 miles. I can still take photos.

My point is welcome to America! You belong here! Our differences are pale compared to our similarities.

Lastly. I found real estate to be one year long vacation after another! Lending on the other hand required vacations.

Bill

Aug 07, 2013 06:09 AM
Bryan Robertson
Los Altos, CA

You'll get your share of vacations. I'm not taking any real breaks this year as I get the brokerage off the ground.  It'll come in time.  And the marathon - just start running.  Follow a plan and you'll do it.

Aug 07, 2013 07:15 AM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

I wouldn't mind showing homes in a convertible but a Corvette probably isn't a real reflection of me.

Aug 07, 2013 08:38 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Loreena, I hate shots too and have passed out many times. Thank you for sharing and participating in the August Challenge.

Aug 07, 2013 11:16 AM
Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker
Aloha Kai Real Estate - Clearwater, FL
Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i

Hi Loreena. I would not have guessed that about your speaking Chinese. I am still learning Cantonese and Mandarin and wish my grandparents spoke them with me.

Aug 07, 2013 12:33 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

You have already shown us...you can have/do anything you set your mind to...you are one strong lady !

Aug 07, 2013 09:54 PM
Digital Digital
Alachua, FL
full service

Hello Loreena,

In terms of eating raw vegetables, a ceasar salad is pretty safe. If that doesn't work try Panerra Bread, their salads are pretty good. http://www.panerabread.com/

Aug 08, 2013 09:08 AM
Martha Brown
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Annapolis MD 21403 - Annapolis, MD
Your Homes Around Annapolis Agent

Oh I see you have the marathon dream as well. Awesome. Vacations are tough for me too. I like my own bed and my own surroundings. A short jaunt here or there works great for me otherwise 3 days is about my limit. Loved learning more about you and what a fabulous person you are.

Aug 09, 2013 03:05 AM
Elyse Berman, PA
Best Connections Realty, Inc. - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824 CRS, ABR, GRI,ePR

WIth two young children, a husband and a business, you are an amazing woman.  You should mentor those girls because you are truly an inspiration to all of us.   I know whatever you set out to accomplish will be done.

Aug 14, 2013 12:34 PM
Julie A. Black
KAUAI DREAMS REALTY Kauai Real Property Specialist - Kapaa, HI
CLHMS, CRS, GRI, Realtor, Broker

I agree with number 9 as I never could. But now my oldest child is an agent and can cover for me. Just give it time.

Aug 15, 2013 11:36 AM
Eileen Hsu
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

NO SALAD? wow Loreena! You are not quite of banana! ;-)

Aug 22, 2013 04:00 AM
Lisa Friedman
Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT
30 Years of Real Estate Experience!

Lorena, we have a lot in common. I am right there with you with wanting to travel and take photos like a National Geographic photographer. I also LOVE Asian food, especially Thai and cook a lot of stir fry. I also love convertibles and agree with you on not liking scary movies or shots either.

Aug 31, 2013 02:02 PM

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