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From Past...to Present to Future....WE SLEEP WELL AT NIGHT

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Real Estate Agent with Liberty Homes RS-#62825

To Sally...From Kathy

Back in November of 2007 I wrote about my meeting with Kathy McGraw  and it was called "Traveling the Road of Aloha....The ActiveRain MEETING with Peers"

She came to Hawaii with her daughter and five grandchildren, we spent time on the North Shore and sightseeing and well....we just clicked.

Since then we have kept in contact as if the friendship transpired many years ago and something to continue cherishing.

There are always instances when two paths cross...never to meet again. This is not one of those times.

There are times when people come into our life for a reason. This is one of those times.

There are times when two people meet.. their personalities like night and day. But yet, they click.

Kathy McGraw and I communicated since that meeting and over time we gained trust that only friends share. Through trials and tribulations, mistakes, errors in judgement on AR as well as knowing that emotions surely get in the way of blogging ...especially when we can't see the expressions; we survived as dedicated bloggers do.  I admire her dedication to keep the e-PRO Internet Technology group going...and having her own group SO CAL Pass Area Communities and other Interests going while dedicating herself to the POSITIVE ATTITUDE for the Weary Soul group and helping us to keep it clean from advertising and keeping the theme of the group just that. Positive.

Kathy sent me the mouse pad (in the picture) she had made for me .... and wouldn't ya know. She made sure to include a saying I often say.... "sleep well at night".

A friendship started through ActiveRain....that stretched across the Pacific Ocean and back but one thing is for certain.

I laugh. We laugh. A Friendship from past to present and future.

Blogging for Business....More Importantly....Bonding through and through. Thanks Kathy!

 

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman  is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.

 

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Comments (40)

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Nice post and sn even nicer message. Have a great day, Sally!

Jun 03, 2008 12:50 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Hey marti!  I have met many throughout my time on the rain...and there are a few I've become close to and not even met face to face....  There IS more to blogging than just business :)

Bob/Carolin: Sure is. I have lost contact with many friends along the way...(before email) but not going to with this one :)

Leolinda: Thanks....comes with the territory :)

 

Jun 03, 2008 04:10 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

  And Kathy also didn't forget Shadow....

  Who cares if her crab "baby" is huge ....  it's her baby and   she's already dragging it wherever she goes  LOL!

Jun 03, 2008 04:13 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Thanks Chris!

Randy: Sure was fun getting together.

Thanks Robert....and it sure is.

 

Jun 03, 2008 04:14 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Monika: Hope so too...I am planning (if finances allow) a trip next year to the west coast...see a few others....go to Washington to the Veteran's Cemetary where dad is.

Linda: She's become a great writer and has lots of compassion...

Jo: One thing I like about Kathy...she doesn't enable me to continue with any bs....I like that. I don't like being told stuff I want to hear...I like to hear what's real.

Jun 03, 2008 04:18 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Hey Hal...nope...the bird of paradise is from my mom's yard...I wrote a post and subsequently used partial for my header. I love it!

Brian: It sure is...I've met a few along the way..when they came here for visiting and it was just as I thought....they were like their writing and talking on the phone :)

Thanks Ann! If I ever make it back to the east coast I will surely look up all my New Hampshire friends!

Jun 03, 2008 04:21 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Neal: One day I will get over there....haven't been on a plane to the mainland since 1997.

Thanks diane!

Suzanne: Thanks and yup....it's a cool thing.

Jun 03, 2008 04:29 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Carole: Thanks and glad you enjoyed it. Friendships formed...peers and connections. What a place :)

Thanks Gary!

Jun 03, 2008 04:30 AM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate

Shadow looks so cute with her "crab baby" :)  It is almost as big as she is............. LOL :)

Jun 03, 2008 05:07 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Woo Hoo, Kathy did good including your favorite picture on the mouse pad. Kathy is a real dear heart and so kind. Remember when we talked about voice and the perceptions one gives off. Kathy sounds just like you would expect and her personality reflects the real person she is. Never pretentious. Just Kathy. A really nice way to memorialize your friendship.

So you sleep well. That's good with all things you juggle in a day and now with the re-model of the previous remodel. Seems the neighbors upstairs should consider adding a drain to their redecorating plans. It might help prevent the remodel of the re-remodel downstairs. What a nightmare. 

Jun 03, 2008 06:08 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Sis - You and Kathy are two of my favorite people here.  Nuff said ...

Jun 03, 2008 07:02 AM
Kevin O'Shea
Coldwell Banker - White Plains, NY
White Plains, NY Real Estate

What a great post to a great new friendship.  Really nice to see.

 

All the best!

Jun 03, 2008 07:10 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Kathy: She's running around with that thing from early this morning. Did you hear that squeaky thingy inside? It's LOUD ....LOL!

William: She is....Kathy :)

Oh, yeah....it's coming along ....SLOWLY. Our insurance is cracking whips at this point...furious our association didn't get access to other units and help out with the process of elimination and further damage.

Jun 03, 2008 07:14 AM
Audrey June-Forshey
RE/MAX Realty Services - Darnestown, MD
GRI, Gaithersburg, MD

Sally, Kathy is one of my most favorite people here at AR.  She is so real.  I can't wait to meet her someday.  I am glad you guys met and have had such a good friendship!!

Jun 03, 2008 07:37 AM
Sharon Simms
Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

Many of us have outside blogs, and some have very successful ones - but I wonder if they've developed the great friendships through those blogs that have developed here on Active Rain. I loved the Aloha spirit from you, Randy and the other Hawaiians in January.

Jun 03, 2008 07:37 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Sally now that is a special gift from someone that has become a special friend for you.  I love the saying and totally agree with it.

Jun 03, 2008 11:08 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Audrey: Me too...she is admired by many!

Sharon: I want to have all of you come live in my little townhouse with me :)

George: A special friendship indeed....:)

Jun 03, 2008 11:10 AM
Bob Cumiskey
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL
US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor

Sally, terrific post as always.  Nice to know the friendships can flourish here in the Rain.  I just love it here.  Although I haven't met anyone personally, I have made some contacts that I feel could flourish in time.  Love the mousepad.

Jun 03, 2008 11:19 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Thanks Bob! Yes they can...hey...look how ours is coming right along :)

Jun 03, 2008 12:04 PM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Sally- What a cool mousepad! The flower and your words, how thoughtful of Kathy. I am glad you have found such a good friend.

Jun 03, 2008 06:36 PM