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Wishing Fellow "Real Life" Princesses A Happy National Princess Day!

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty 179530

IT'S NATIONAL PRINCESS DAY: NOVEMBER 18TH

ARE YOU A PRINCESS?

I grew up with all the Disney princesses: Cinderella, Snow White, Aurora, Rapunzel. Of course, as many little girls, I dreamed of being a princess myself. As I grew up I learned that while I couldn't be a "fairy tale" princess, I could be a "real life" princess. I came to realize that being a "real life" princess is about a whole lot more than wearing a crown, living in a castle and having some handsome prince sweep me off my feet. What does it mean to be a princess?

 

"Behaving like a princess is work. It's not just about looking beautiful or wearing a crown. It's more about how you are inside."

... Julie Andrews

 

Being a princess is about embodying qualities that inspire and uplift our friends, our families, our clients, our colleagues:

  • A princess is kind and shows compassion and care for others.
  • A princess is brave and stands strong in the face of challenges.
  • A princess is passionate and pursues her dreams with enthusiasm and determination.
  • A princess is confident and believes in her worth and abilities.
  • A princess is resilient, rising with grace after every setback and growing stronger through life's trials.
  • A princess is independent and carves her own path and making decisions with courage and conviction.
  • A princess is a leader and inspires others through her actions, vision, and integrity.
  • A princess is compassionate, understanding the feelings of others and offering support with a loving heart.
  • A princess takes pride in herself, both in how she presents herself to the world. 

 

I like to think that I embody these characteristics. At the end of the day, It's not just about a crown—it's about the strength, grace, and values that shine from within! As Mariah Carey said:

"If you see me as just the princess then you misunderstand who I am and what I have been through."

 

 I know I have many friends in Active Rain who embody these characteristics and are "real life" princesses, themselves. You know who you are!

 

HAPPY NATIONAL PRINCESS DAY to all my fellow princesses! Today is all about celebrating the royalty in you! May your day be filled with sparkle, grace, and a touch of magic. You princesses shines not because of a crown, but because of your kindness, courage, independence and confidence. Have a royally fabulous day—you deserve it!

 

My official princess portrait courtesy of Sharon Tara (herself a "real life" princess!)

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 Nina Hollander, RE/MAX Broker, Realtor

 

 

 

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Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Hello, Nina Hollander, Broker - No. I can't say I ever thought about being a Princess and I never had any of those Disney dolls or a Barbie either. But I did love watching the old Shirley Temple movies! I was inspired by how optimistic she was under all the circumstances she had to face in her young acting career.

I read your list of attributes and those are good ones. I know I do possess most of them but don't dwell on them. You've given me a lot to think about today. And you definitely are a lovely Princess!

Love that photo of you Princess Nina! 

Nov 18, 2024 05:09 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP awww... thank you, Patricia. Those Disney dolls and Barbie did not exist when I was still young enough to play with dolls... I got my Disney Princess fixes through the movies. 

Nov 18, 2024 05:49 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Nina. It is not about the crown, it is about what is below the crown. Julie Andrews nailed it. Enjoy your day.

Nov 18, 2024 05:14 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Wayne Martin hi Wayne... so much of what's good in life isn't what's on the inside, don't you think?

Nov 18, 2024 05:50 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Nina - wethinks, rather than the typical methinks, there is no shortage of those who think they deserve royal treatment.  I am not declaring that such thoughts are incorrect but just observing what goes on around me.  👑

Nov 18, 2024 05:31 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Michael Jacobs well, methinks you are on the right track with your comment!

Nov 18, 2024 05:51 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Nina,

I love the post and Sharon Tara created a real princess portrait for you! She created one for me but not as a princess but as a queen! LOL!

Nov 18, 2024 06:02 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Dorie Dillard Austin TX thanks, Dorie... Sharon did one for me as a Queen, as well (see below). I, of course, prefer to think of it as my Empress portrait given my Russian heritage. Had to stick with the princess theme today, however. (My husband has both of these framed in his office.) Maybe we should set up a gallery of AR Queens!

Nov 18, 2024 06:30 AM
Sharon Tara

Dorie Dillard Austin TX   Nina Hollander, Broker  I'm so very very happy that both of you Queens appreciate your portraits so much. XO

 

Great post, Nina. I'm proud to be included in the court of royalty!

Nov 18, 2024 01:43 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I was not aware of this special day. 

Thanks for the outstanding post.

Nov 18, 2024 07:27 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Thanks, Roy... when I saw there was a special day for princesses, I just couldn't resist.

Nov 18, 2024 07:29 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Nina- Barbie arrived after my doll-playing days as well. I liked the idea of all of the jewels when I thought of being a princess but honestly, I liked the idea of Her Majesty, Queen Katherine!  LOL  The qualities you mentioned for a princess reminded me of the movie Princess Diaries with Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway. 

Nov 18, 2024 10:37 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib same here, Kathy, when it comes to Barbies. Of course, I think jewels are always nice even if you're not a queen! Never saw that movie Princes Diaries... I might need to record it one day when it's on TV.

Nov 18, 2024 11:00 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Sharon Tara love, love, love those portraits!

Nov 18, 2024 01:50 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nina I have to ask, is there also a National Prince Day???

Nov 18, 2024 02:04 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

George Souto hi George... believe it or not, there is a National Prince Day. It's on October 31st... so you just missed it! I'm trying to figure out the meaning behind having it on Halloween, however! :)

Nov 18, 2024 02:08 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you, Dorie Dillard Austin TX, for your inspiring tribute to the essence of being a "real life" princess. I appreciate how you beautifully highlight the qualities that truly make someone shine, reminding us all to embody those traits in our daily lives!

Nov 18, 2024 02:30 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lew Corcoran good morning, Lew... I know that both Dorie and I are silver foxes here in the Rain... so it could be easy to confuse us! LOL! However, I do think your comment had been aimed a me!

Nov 19, 2024 04:02 AM
Lew Corcoran

Oh dear, Nina Hollander, Broker, I truly must confess. Our silver fox vibes must shine brighter than the crown jewels! It’s a delightful mix-up, though; just like two regal queens in a castle of creativity! What a joyous court we have in this realm of ideas!

Nov 19, 2024 08:05 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lew Corcoran hi Lew... I just couldn't resist "poking" you a bit. They always say that when women reach a certain age we become invisible. Well, not me! And I know no, Dorie either!

Nov 19, 2024 09:45 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lew Corcoran

Nov 19, 2024 01:14 PM
Lew Corcoran

Nina Hollander, Broker, your playful spirit is a refreshing reminder that true royalty never fades into the background! Thank you for bringing such joy and visibility to all the fabulous "real life" princesses who shine brightly in our community, including Dorie Dillard Austin TX.

Nov 19, 2024 01:06 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina, many here in the Rain possess the same qualities you do --- Miss Princess Nina!    There have been times in my life I have said --- she ACTS like a dang princess!    And those individuals don't own these qualities.

Nov 18, 2024 02:39 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox good morning, Joan... let's face it, there are princesses and there are princesses! I was trying to focus on the "real" princesses!

Nov 19, 2024 04:01 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Definitely not a princess but my first Grand baby girl sure was, Nina! Peanut sang to my heart and made me feel special every day of her short life. 💖

Nov 18, 2024 05:39 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! good morning, Wanda... I totally beg to differ... while we've never met in person I've followed you long enough to know you exhibit all the characteristics of a "real" princess!

Nov 19, 2024 04:00 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

OMG loved this post and your photo of being a princess, well deserved and I had no idea good news is we still have a couple hours to celebrate my princess, Endre

Nov 18, 2024 09:24 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Endre Barath, Jr. good morning, Endre... for some reason when I saw a notice that Monday was National Princess Day I just knew I had to write a post around it! Glad you loved it.

Nov 19, 2024 03:59 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I did not know it was National Princess day, haha.  I always enjoy the creations from Sharon Tara 

Nov 19, 2024 05:09 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Brian England well, now you know, Brian. And hopefully you'll remember to congratulation us princesses next year.

Nov 19, 2024 05:17 AM