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A Realtor, A Coffee Cup, and a Few Red Lights

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A Realtor, A Coffee Cup, and a Few Red Lights

Coffee Mugs

This morning I was driving to an appointment with my travel mug full of coffee, feeling pretty confident about my day. Then I realized I had left an important folder back at the Home Office. (ugh)

Back I went.

On the way, I got behind a school bus, hit every red light in town, and somehow managed to drip coffee on my shirt. By then I was laughing at myself because there wasn't much else I could do!

As I pulled into the parking lot, I took one more sip of coffee and thought, "Well, at least I'm still contributing to world peace."

Because let's be honest ... some days coffee isn't just a beverage-it's a ministry. It helps us be a little more patient, a little more cheerful, and a little less likely to honk at the person who stops three car lengths before the stop sign.

The good news? I made it to my appointment, my clients never knew about my morning adventures, and the coffee did its job.

Today's Lesson:  Life doesn't have to be perfect to be good. Sometimes all you need is a grateful heart, a sense of humor, and a fresh cup of coffee.

Have a wonderful day, friends! 

 

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Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY
Broker/Owner/REALTOR®
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Kenosha, Racine & Walworth Counties


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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY amen to that, Diana... life can be good, in fact very good, without being perfect. And what makes it better is when we stop and appreciate how good our lives are. 

Jun 03, 2026 12:20 PM
Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY

Nina Hollander, Broker totally agree with you. This morning was just "one of those days" that made me need to share my appreciation. Thanks for being the first to comment!

Jun 03, 2026 02:46 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY I like to be first! 🤣Hope tomorrow is a better day!

Jun 03, 2026 05:10 PM
Lise Howe
RLAH RE LLC - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Absolutely! Some days the coffee deserves as much credit as we do. Glad your appointment went smoothly despite the morning adventure.

Jun 03, 2026 02:15 PM
Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY

Lise Howe you made me laugh at that coffee deserves as much credit as we do ... that was good!  Thankful for these moments that keep us appreciating the stuff that happens to us in everyday life.

Jun 03, 2026 02:48 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY ,

No truer words have been spoken! LOL! Glad the appointment went well and you are praising your coffee for it's help!

Jun 03, 2026 03:50 PM
Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY

Dorie Dillard Austin TX LOL ... not my normal praise however it just seemed appropriate to acknowledge how I saw today's events fall together for me.  Glad you enjoyed it. 

Jun 03, 2026 04:10 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Diana- yes-yes!!!   Let me have my first cup of coffee and all is well. Sometimes I think the coffee brings me back to reality, telling me "you have your cup of coffee, everything else is a bonus." 

Jun 03, 2026 05:18 PM
Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY

Kathy Streib Oh yeah, around here I am known as the Coffee Realtor ... LOL.  In fact, I even have a favorite coffee shop -- and I call it My Office Away from Home! Love my coffee.

Jun 03, 2026 06:52 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Diana, a day doesn't truly start until that first cup of coffee, even when you are retired.  Glad your day ended up great!

Jun 04, 2026 02:18 AM
Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner well since I'm not retired (yet) but getting closer every day ... I can't say. But, I can't imagine starting any day without my favorite cup of coffee. It's just what we do, right?

Jun 04, 2026 03:09 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I don't drink coffee, but will have a nice mug of green tea at coffee shops, which works out just fine, haha.

Jun 04, 2026 07:07 AM
Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY

It's okay Brian.  I won't hold that against you.  LOL ... Green tea actually sounds good especially later in the day.

Jun 04, 2026 03:10 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I love the smell and taste of coffee, however, I am allergic to caffeine, so have to drink decaf, but that is no bad thing as I don't suffer the slump afterwards, just get to enjoy a good tasting beverage.

Jun 04, 2026 07:16 AM
Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY

Nick.  I know exactly what you mean, because I too am allergic to regular coffee and so usually drink decaf. My husband drinks regular coffee, and I drink the decaf.  If I accidentally drink from his pot, I start talking really fast and drive him crazy!!!  LOL

Jun 04, 2026 03:12 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Jun 06, 2026 06:19 PM
Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY
1 MONTH REALTY - Pleasant Prairie, WI
REALTOR in Kenosha, WI since 1994 - (262) 308-3563

Kathy Streib Thank you so much!  This was a pleasant surprise!

Jun 06, 2026 10:12 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Diana. Your actions don't have to be perfect, just efficient and consistent producing results. And sometimes you spill some coffee! Enjoy your day. 

Jun 07, 2026 05:18 AM
Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY

@Wayne Martin I actually spill coffee more than I feel like admitting.

Jun 07, 2026 12:41 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

It's great that you found a way to laugh about this. That is the best way to combat days like this.

Jun 07, 2026 06:38 AM
Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY

Dr. Paula McDonald If I didn't laugh I would cry!  Just kidding. My mother used to tell me all the time that she did not know how to punish me because I was such a "happy go luck" kid.  Well I still am that kid in an old body. LOL

Jun 07, 2026 12:43 PM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Attitude is everything, isn't it Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY 

Jun 07, 2026 08:21 AM
Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY

Totally agree.  We need an attitude of gratitude every day so we can keep going.  We have so much to look forward to and to be thankful for! Thank you Leanne Smith for reading and commenting on my blog.

Jun 07, 2026 12:44 PM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Diana, this gave me a smile. Some mornings just require extra patience, a sense of humor, and a good cup of coffee to keep everything moving in the right direction.

Jun 07, 2026 08:33 AM
Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY

Absolutely YES Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 ... I am so glad this made you smile.  I have to laugh at myself often, so now you joined me. LOL

Jun 07, 2026 12:45 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

I love your recipe: a grateful heart, a sense of humor, and a fresh cup of coffee.

I saw a sign alongside the highway one day that said: "Coffee makes everything gooder." I had to agree.

Jun 08, 2026 09:16 AM