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All I Want for Christmas is...More of the Same

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Real Estate Agent with Dockside Realty VA 0225142975

This has been one of the hardest posts for me to write.  Generally I have too much to say.  This was something I really wanted to think about and I have.

What I would really like to have is More of the Same.Whittingham Santa - Photo by Kate Elim

That's right.  I would simply like to have another year like this one.  We are nearing the end of this year with the same loved ones in our lives as we had when the year started.  This may seem like a small thing but as you get older you will appreciate the importance of this.

Our health is still very similar to what it was on January 1, 2008 other than a few extra aches and pains.  You'll understand that also some day.

I witnessed a year where I had the opportunity to vote for an extremely well qualified woman as the presidential nominee of a major party.  When there weren't enough votes for that I had the opportunity to vote for another outstanding candidate for president and this one just happened to be African-American.

During the year we had lots of family events to attend.  What the heck, I love going to field hockey games, basketball games, cross country meets, flag football, soccer mataches, dance performances, plays, graduations (from middle school), horse shows, and the list goes on and on.  Plus there was still plenty of time for just plain fun too.

My love for photography was reawakened.  (Thank you Active Rain.)  What a joy that has been.

I discovered Active Rain and many wonderful people.  Although I joined in 2007 I really got going in 2008.

Real estate was especially good for me this year.  I exceeded my expectations and my goal by almost 50%.  I cannot ask for more in that department.

My list goes on and on but as you can see, there are many reasons to wish for More of the Same.

For you, I am wishing more of what was wonderful in 2008 and less of what was not so good.

My old fashioned Santa photo was taken in Whittingham's, a very special shop in Fredericksburg.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®. Kate lives at Lake Anna, knows Lake Anna, loves Lake Anna, and specializes in Lake Anna area real estate. Call Kate at 540-226-1964 or by e-mail at lakeanna.kate@gmail.com. Be sure to check Kate's Web site http://lakeannacountry.com/ Copyright © 2008 By Kathleen "Kate" Elim, All Rights Reserved. *All I Want for Christmas is...More of the Same*.

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Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Kate, I must admit I totally understand your post.  My parents are coming for Christmas and at 91 and 83 I am enjoying every Christmas I can have with them.

Dec 19, 2008 03:00 PM
Liz Moras Migic
Chilliwack, BC
Chilliwack, British Columbia - Realtor

Kate how very beautiful is that?  And Inspirational!  To ask for another year the same?  You are blessed and you are a blessing.........To have a thankful heart is probably the biggest blessing of all!

Dec 19, 2008 03:38 PM
Robert Machado
HomePointe Property Management, CRMC - Sacramento, CA
CPM MPM - Property Manager and Property Management

Looks like you had a good year.  One thing is for sure, the next year will be somewhat the same but with many new things.  Change is the one guarantee that is best to embrace.  Thanks for the thought provoking post!

Dec 19, 2008 04:29 PM
Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

Merry Christmas to you, Kate. It was a great year, and I wish you a prosperous and exciting 2009. Wonderful you exceeded your goals for 2008.

Dec 20, 2008 12:02 AM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Marchel...And I understand how you feel.  My mom will be 92 in April.  She lives in Connecticut and I am looking forward to seeing her over the holidays.

Have a wonderful time with your parents.

Kate

Dec 20, 2008 01:23 AM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Liz...We never know what is in store for us.  This has been a good year, especiallly the fact that my family is intact.  That is always a blessing and one that we cannot count on.

I'm wishing the same for you.

Kate

 

Dec 20, 2008 01:26 AM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Richard...Change can be challenging but exciting also.  Time will tell what is in store for us in 2009.  Let's hope we can meet the challenge.

Kate

Dec 20, 2008 01:27 AM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Missy...My biggest wish is that we were all safe and sound in 2008 and we were.  Who knows what 2009 will bring.  In this regard definitely more of the same.

Should I not be quite as successful in real estate I just have to remember that 2008 exceeded my expectations and continue to be thankful.

Wishing you all the best,

Kate

Dec 20, 2008 01:30 AM
Bonnie & Terry Westbrook
Westbrook Realty - Ada, MI
Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Kate, I am glad you have had a banner year in this economy. And that your family is still here and intact.

Whatever the future brings, it will be just as wonderful as the past, even the changes and upheavals, after all, life is all good, it is just difficult to adjust our lenses to see it sometimes.  

Dec 21, 2008 03:10 AM