It took almost 30 years, but I finally figured out what I want to be when I grow up: a real estate agent. No, it's not just some spur-of-the-moment decision. I've been thinking about this as a career for about 4 years now. I haven't pursued it because, quite frankly, I'm not a very confident person. I've thought that all of the other agents I've seen must have something I don't, some 'in' that I don't have, more talent, better personalities. But I've realized, I do have ambition, and passion. I know this isn't just something I can dip my toes into, test the waters, see how it goes. It costs a lot of money, and you're being relied on by people to find a home. But that's what I love the most about it. Helping people to find a place to raise their family, shelter their children, build and keep memories. It's not about buying a house, it's about selecting a home. I remember the excitement I felt when we were looking at homes to buy; you immediately latch onto the things you love, think about what you can fix, place pictures on the walls in your mind. Or you walk into a house that you cannot, under any circumstances, live in. Houses speak. I honestly believe this. They have voices, pasts, memories. It's about finding one that you can love enough to listen to, to place your own memories in. So I'm deciding to share my passion, to help others in any way I can to find their own 'dream' home. It's going to take some time, but I'm in for the long haul. And it's been a while since I've been this excited about something. I'm lucky enough to have a few friends in real estate, I may start study sessions. :)
I took my kids to the carnival in town. It seems inflation has hit everywhere. I spent $40 on 2 rides, a bag of cotton candy and 2 small stuffed animals. Who charges $10 for a 2-year-old to catch a plastic fish?!
Maybelline Colour Sensational lipstick in Born With It and Peachy Scene are my obsessions at the moment. And I'm in the market for a new facial cleanser and moisturizer, my Garnier ones are getting low.
I'm going back to gluten-free. I did it last year- felt great, lost weight. Then Christmas came, I went on the biscuit train and never got off. I've felt really bad for the last couple of months, getting stomach problems after eating bread, pasta, rice, etc. I started again last week with all of my favourite GF foods, and I feel really good. It's not a fad, I know. And I haven't been diagnosed by a doctor. But it feels good for me, so I'm running with it. I have this great book 'The Fast Metabolism Diet' by Haylie Pomroy that has a lot of great information about GF and general well-being. Good read.
The recycling man goes through our blue bin and picks out the beer cans. Apparently they're not being paid enough by the city.
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