Planning for Change...

There are lots of things going on this week. New services to add, possible name change, {business, not me ;)}business planning, blog posting, social media updates, possible products to sell, presentations...SO much to think on and plan for in the future. All these things are keeping me focused on what I can control instead of what I cannot. (ie house selling)

UPDATE:My second book has been through its final edit and is now waiting for a cover. Hopefully that will happen today. Book three, more of a booklet really, is a quick look at home staging tips. It is complete and ready for printing. The fourth book is, at this point, just in my head. It will soon take shape and plan to have it ready for purchase by this time next year, if not sooner! Big things are happening and I am grateful for a supportive community of family, friends, and business associates. What is on your agenda today? Whatever it is, enjoy!

Here's whats new...

Two amazing artist friends just purchased an art gallery, and I was honored to assist them with the redesign of the space. Today is their opening day and I could not be more excited for them!

My friends are CrAzY talented, don't you agree?! And yes, that is a piece of cardboard on the right side of the picture. It was a place holder as we did the wall gallery of their beautiful copper art.

We were so close...

As I mentioned a couple of posts ago, we put our house on the market and we had an offer in 9 days!!! Unbelievable! I started packing like a crazy person! I could taste it....the warmth....the sunshine...family. And then after 2 weeks of inspections and a little back and forth...it was over. The buyers canceled the purchase. Even though I was a real estate agent for about 7 years, I was a seller. I was excited, nervous and crazed.

Now what?! I have asked myself that over and over. We are back on the market and we have had showings.

Here is what I know:
It is in the Lords hands.
It has been confirmed to me that now is the time.
I have inner peace.

Here is what I don't know:
Why that deal fell through?
When we will get another offer?
What am I supposed to learn from this?

I want to learn it quickly so we can move on, literally and figuratively. And maybe what I need to learn cannot be learned quickly. Perhaps it is patience and faith, neither can be learned quickly and without some discomfort. I will keep you posted on the move and the growth.

Blizzard...and I'm not at Dairy Queen!

Yesterday, or as my grandson says, "lasterday" we had a blizzard. School was canceled, some stores closed as did some roads. School for today was canceled last night. Is the landscape beautiful? Yes. Does everything look like a freshly painted room? (my frame of reference) Yes. Do I love the 2 1/2-3ft wall of snow the plow leaves in front of my driveway? Ummm, NO! Really!! You can't just make one more trip around the end of the cul de sac and push that into my yard? You put the entire street of snow into my yard.  Oh, well. I guess you get paid either way. No need to be kind. Rant complete!
Now I'll just take a deep breath and focus on the beauty of the day!

Snow no more...

2016 will bring a move for us! We are going from the Midwest to the south. I for one am DONE with the cold and the snow! We have our home on the market and wow, isn't that a lot of fun?!?!?!?! Actually, its a bit early to say that...we've been on the market for 6 days. Six days and we have had 4 showings. When it's cold and snowy and January in the Midwest, I think that is very good! But now I'm ready for an offer. ;)  I know, I know, relax and take it easy. It could take some time. So for now I dream of a new home and constantly clean and organize this one. How's YOUR 2016 looking so far?

What will it look like?

                      2016 has arrived! Are you excited? What will this next year bring and what will we create? We can sit back in a 'wait and see' posture OR we can make things happen! One is easier and one is more fulfilling, complete with growth. When we step out and actually do and be it is amazing! We all have potential far greater then we can imagine. Others see it in us, believe in us. If for no other reason, let's do it for them! When you accomplish something that seems unattainable the feeling is like no other. Have you felt it? This year I plan to create what I want from life. To strive to reach my potential, to see myself as others do...as God does. He has given all of us gifts. They are different but all are special, important and necessary.  Take some time to create the life and experiences that you want, that are necessary to reach your potential.

Emotional             Physical             Spiritual         Creatively

What will 2016 look like?

2016!

Have a Safe and Happy New Year!