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June 13-11

 

We stopped by the little pond on our walk this morning. I noticed that when the puppies waded in and drank from pond, drops of reflected sunshine splattered across the surface. It was magical!

 

2.

I did it. I registered for Real Estate School today. I scheduled the classes (which begin next week) around my work schedule. July is going to be tough.

My sister-in-law, who's been kicking real estate butt in Mesa, Arizona for the past couple of years, tried to get me to go into real estate last year, but it just didn't click with me at the time.

I think events over the past year helped prepare me for it, get my mind in the right spot, and now I'm really excited about this new career and grateful none of those doors I've been banging on have opened for me.

Dare I say it? I think I'll love it!

(I'm even more grateful I won't be filling out any more job applications.…although I guess I better knock on wood about that.)

If I become scarce around here, it's because I'm studying! Wish me luck!


3.

For those who wanted to read the whole poem from my last post, here it is, from my grandmother to you…



Don't quit-6-2

(Just to clarify…she didn't write it, she just framed it and used it for reassurance, too.)


4.

Last night I attended a free screening of the new movie The Way Way Back through Gofobo. Have you heard of it? It's a promotion company for movies. I stumbled across it on another blog – I can't even remember which one – and signed up. All I had to do was complete a survey/review of the movie when I got home last night.

They warn you that they overbook and you need to get there early, so we did (I brought a friend)…but I didn't realize we'd have to wait in a line outside. You can tell the pros from the newbies like me – they bring chairs and books and food.

I'm not sure I would do it again, but it was still a fun evening, just spending time with my friend. On the way we stopped for Mexican food (and a Mexican martini)…they gave us free sunglasses in the theater…and while I expected more from the movie, considering the amazing cast, it was entertaining.

(And free.)

 

5.

I caught Phillip Phillips on the Today Show this morning. I don't watch American Idol, but now I wish I had watched the season he won. If I can find his CD on sale somewhere, I'm getting it, even though I don't normally buy CDs anymore, either.

I could listen to his songs over and over and over…

Not familiar with him? Listen to this…

 

 

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19 responses to “Five Things on Friday”

  1. silverneurotic Avatar

    Good luck with the course; hopefully its just what you need. As for Phillip Phillips I think his name us kind of silly but he reminds me of Mumford and Sons and that is not a bad thing.

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  2. Ms. A Avatar

    Good luck with the classes!

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  3. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Thanks! I'm going to need it!!
     

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  4. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    I felt the same way! He does remind me of Mumford and Sons, who I love…except his music is much more uplifting to me. 
     

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  5. lisa Avatar

    I have never heard of gofobo. Good luck with your classes!!

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  6. Pauline Avatar

    Hope the real estate venture proves to be just what you’re looking for! Keep that poem in mind as you slog through the course 🙂

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  7. Nancy Avatar

    Many wishes of good luck for your new venture Barb! Sounds exciting to me — if nothing else, you will be taking awesome photos of properties up for sale.
    Have an awesome weekend my friend. xo

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  8. Katie Avatar

    congrats on taking the big leap of faith and trusting your gut. you will knock the socks off that real estate market!

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  9. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    I hope you're right! I have a lot to learn!!
     

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  10. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Thank you, Nancy! I'm really excited about it, although I know there will be so much to learn. I admit, I'll carry my camera with me! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!
     

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  11. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    I'm keeping it right next to my computer! Thanks, Pauline!
     

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  12. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Thank you!
    You might want to look it up since you have little ones. They were showing Despicable Me 2 on another screen. (Although that line was twice as long as ours!)
     

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  13. kamana Avatar

    good luck with the studies! have fun and enjoy it.

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  14. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    I'm going to try to have fun with it…although I know it's going to be challenging. I'm really excited!
     

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  15. Lady Fi Avatar

    Good luck with school! I know you can do it!
    Love the sweet shot of your pups.

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  16. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Thanks for your vote of confidence!!
     

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  17. Tabor Avatar

    Best of luck on your real estate trip. It does require a certain personality and you may find yourself calling on talents you had long forgotten. But, if you can do that, you should do well and I DO wish you well.

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  18. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Thank you! I think I've only recently developed the personality I need for it, through my other jobs and life experiences. I'm ready!
     

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  19. Wolf Pascoe Avatar

    My sister went into real estate some years back. It took a year after she went to work for her to get her first sale, but things got better after that. Hope the market in your neck of the woods is hot!

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