Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Firefly
Just want to add, Firefly is being run on the Sci-fi channel in honor of the movie Serenity which opens on Friday.
An Interesting Day
Do you ever have one of those days where some things so amazingly right and others go massively wrong? That was my day today.
I had some weird things go wrong. My dryer is only blowing cold air, my print order is messed up and my files just don't want to be converted into PDF. On the upside, I got everything on my daily to do list accomplished. I found myself working effectively and efficiently despite the bumps in the road. I even got more RSVPs for my birthday party on Saturday!
I think the best part was a very entertaining instant message conversation. To give you some background, I very rarely use my instant messenger. I may be logged on, but I don't realize it. So I was shocked when a message popped up. It turns out it was an entertaining guy who I used to talk to back in the dorm room days. Now for those of you who have lived with me, you know I love the whole local band scene. In fact, some of my favorite tracks are from LV and Reno local bands. (I think my first roommate was sick of Inside Scarlet by the end of the semester.) Anyway, it turns out this guy I met is part of a LV local band Blindsighted and they're fantastic!
Add to all this the premire of the best show on television, The Amazing Race. I am so excited, I can't wait! 3 hours till the race begins. I am so excited to watch it and even more excited to see what snarkwife will have to say about it tomorrow. Sometimes I don't know which is more entertaining, the show or the review.
Like I said, I had an interesting day. The ironic thing is I set my intentions to have an eventful day and to receive a pleasant surprise. It looks like my intentions came through
I had some weird things go wrong. My dryer is only blowing cold air, my print order is messed up and my files just don't want to be converted into PDF. On the upside, I got everything on my daily to do list accomplished. I found myself working effectively and efficiently despite the bumps in the road. I even got more RSVPs for my birthday party on Saturday!
I think the best part was a very entertaining instant message conversation. To give you some background, I very rarely use my instant messenger. I may be logged on, but I don't realize it. So I was shocked when a message popped up. It turns out it was an entertaining guy who I used to talk to back in the dorm room days. Now for those of you who have lived with me, you know I love the whole local band scene. In fact, some of my favorite tracks are from LV and Reno local bands. (I think my first roommate was sick of Inside Scarlet by the end of the semester.) Anyway, it turns out this guy I met is part of a LV local band Blindsighted and they're fantastic!
Add to all this the premire of the best show on television, The Amazing Race. I am so excited, I can't wait! 3 hours till the race begins. I am so excited to watch it and even more excited to see what snarkwife will have to say about it tomorrow. Sometimes I don't know which is more entertaining, the show or the review.
Like I said, I had an interesting day. The ironic thing is I set my intentions to have an eventful day and to receive a pleasant surprise. It looks like my intentions came through
Monday, September 26, 2005
Soccer Moms out of Control
I was driving to my mother's house the other day and had quite an interesting experience, I was yelled at by a yuppie soccer mom.
It happened quite unexpectedly. I was on my way to pick up my mother when I was passed by this Lexus SUV. When I got to the gated entrance of the subdivision, I found myself behind the SUV. So far everything is normal, I'm looking at the homes for sale in the neighborhood, I'm really not paying attention to the car in front of me. The Lexus was crawling through the neighborhood, not even going the 15 mile an hour speed limit. Then suddenly, the driver stops, pulls to the side of the road and waves me ahead. As I am applying pressure to the gas to pass the erratic driver, (I was at a dead stop) this soccer mom leans out of her window and yells, "What's your problem?"
I didn't think I was the one with a problem, but I shrugged and continued on my way. As I pulled into my mother's driveway, the SUV slows to a stop in front of the house. I am still in my car when the soccer mom honks her horn twice and continues to yell at me, "What's your problem? Why are you riding my @$$? Don't you know the speed limit?"
Completely out of control.
Let me clarify a few things...
I was driving the speed limit because the soccer mom in front of me was.
I wasn't riding her @$$. If I had been, I would have hit her when she brake checked me.
I don't have a problem. I'm not the one who has so much irrational anger that she needs to commit minor acts of road rage in a driveway.
A few days later, I another incident in my mother's neighborhood. I had just dropped her off and was on my way out when I had to come to a complete stop in the middle of the street. You see, two moms and a dad, each with baby strollers, were walking their babies in the middle of the road, not on the sidewalk, not off to the side, the middle of the road. The worst part is, they wouldn't move over.
I am not the only one I know who has run into these problems, I even know people who have had similar occurrences in that very same neighborhood. No wonder so many teenage drivers are involved in incidents of road rage, they've learned by example, right at mamma's knee.
It happened quite unexpectedly. I was on my way to pick up my mother when I was passed by this Lexus SUV. When I got to the gated entrance of the subdivision, I found myself behind the SUV. So far everything is normal, I'm looking at the homes for sale in the neighborhood, I'm really not paying attention to the car in front of me. The Lexus was crawling through the neighborhood, not even going the 15 mile an hour speed limit. Then suddenly, the driver stops, pulls to the side of the road and waves me ahead. As I am applying pressure to the gas to pass the erratic driver, (I was at a dead stop) this soccer mom leans out of her window and yells, "What's your problem?"
I didn't think I was the one with a problem, but I shrugged and continued on my way. As I pulled into my mother's driveway, the SUV slows to a stop in front of the house. I am still in my car when the soccer mom honks her horn twice and continues to yell at me, "What's your problem? Why are you riding my @$$? Don't you know the speed limit?"
Completely out of control.
Let me clarify a few things...
I was driving the speed limit because the soccer mom in front of me was.
I wasn't riding her @$$. If I had been, I would have hit her when she brake checked me.
I don't have a problem. I'm not the one who has so much irrational anger that she needs to commit minor acts of road rage in a driveway.
A few days later, I another incident in my mother's neighborhood. I had just dropped her off and was on my way out when I had to come to a complete stop in the middle of the street. You see, two moms and a dad, each with baby strollers, were walking their babies in the middle of the road, not on the sidewalk, not off to the side, the middle of the road. The worst part is, they wouldn't move over.
I am not the only one I know who has run into these problems, I even know people who have had similar occurrences in that very same neighborhood. No wonder so many teenage drivers are involved in incidents of road rage, they've learned by example, right at mamma's knee.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Special Delivery
There are babies everywhere! It seems that lately everyone I know is pregnant. It's kind of weird. Anyway, congratulations!
Steve and Becky
~ They had a little baby boy since I've moved from Reno. I was given the news second hand so unfortunately I don't have a name, but I'm working on it!
Don and Kristine
~ Bryna's brother and sister -in-law. They also had a baby boy. Matthias Donald was born on the 15th and is a healthy 7 pounds, 2 ounces.
Kristine
~ This Kristine works at EXIT with me and just found out yesterday that she and her husband will be having a baby boy. Number One Son!
Kara
~ We went to high school together and I was very pleased to find out she will be expecting a baby girl in November.
Congrats and send pictures! :)
Steve and Becky
~ They had a little baby boy since I've moved from Reno. I was given the news second hand so unfortunately I don't have a name, but I'm working on it!
Don and Kristine
~ Bryna's brother and sister -in-law. They also had a baby boy. Matthias Donald was born on the 15th and is a healthy 7 pounds, 2 ounces.
Kristine
~ This Kristine works at EXIT with me and just found out yesterday that she and her husband will be having a baby boy. Number One Son!
Kara
~ We went to high school together and I was very pleased to find out she will be expecting a baby girl in November.
Congrats and send pictures! :)
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Girl's Night Out
The bachelorette party weekend was a huge success.
I started the weekend almost missing my flight. I was the dork who thought her plane left at 4:15 instead of 2:55. I arrived at the airport 5 minutes after my plane was supposed to leave. Lucky for me, the flight was delayed and I had an awesome ticketing agent who ran me across the airport, through security and to my gate just in time to make the flight. I had the last seat in the last row and my bags had to be checked, but I was on that plane.
Friday night I just hung around with Michelle, her fiance Tory and his friend. We went to the movies, (The Transporter 2) had drinks and dessert, (Claim Jumper) went to the Atlantis (the boys gambled while Michelle and I played arcade games) and eventually ate breakfast. (the Peppermill) I didn't even get back to my room until 4am.
Saturday was the big day. I was up at 7:30am and ready to go. Michelle met me at my room and our first event of the day was a t-ball game. Then it was on to the mall for power shopping where we found Michelle the perfect part shirt and me yet more books. (I need a 12 step program) We returned to my room at the Circus Circus at 4pm, exhausted and hungry, nothing room service and a nap couldn't fix. By 6:30pm when we left for the restaurant (On The Border) we were back to our normal, giddy selves.
Dinner was a blast. Everybody looked great and the food was excellent. The best part was the cake, I'll leave the design of it up to your imagination. After dinner, we moved the party back to the Circus Circus - Silver Legacy - Eldorado common area. Michelle, her sister and I to all the hot venues and had a blast. We met some interesting people and danced like crazy.
At about midnight, Michelle's sister split her pants (boy does this sound familiar) and had to go back to the room to change them. She, however, is a lot less shy about her split then I was because she showed it off to anyone who would look. So after our trek to the room for the valet ticket, to valet, she finally changed her pants and was ready to go again.
Sadly, I was not. While dancing at the club, I had twisted my knee pretty badly, so I went back to the room. My plan was to take a shower, pack, then watch a movie while I waited for the girls to return. Well, the movie ended at about 4am and they still weren't back, so I turned off the T.V. and went to bed. About 2 hours later, I woke up and looked the clock. It was 6:09am, still dark and the girls had yet to return. I just thought the clock was wrong, but about an hour later they came storming into the room, giggling and still a bit tipsy. It took them an entire hour to calm down.
Anyway, we slept for about two more hours then walked Michelle's sister down to her car, got breakfast and went back to the room. At noon, I was on my way back to the airport, ready to be going home. It was a great weekend, But I was happy to finally get some sleep!
I started the weekend almost missing my flight. I was the dork who thought her plane left at 4:15 instead of 2:55. I arrived at the airport 5 minutes after my plane was supposed to leave. Lucky for me, the flight was delayed and I had an awesome ticketing agent who ran me across the airport, through security and to my gate just in time to make the flight. I had the last seat in the last row and my bags had to be checked, but I was on that plane.
Friday night I just hung around with Michelle, her fiance Tory and his friend. We went to the movies, (The Transporter 2) had drinks and dessert, (Claim Jumper) went to the Atlantis (the boys gambled while Michelle and I played arcade games) and eventually ate breakfast. (the Peppermill) I didn't even get back to my room until 4am.
Saturday was the big day. I was up at 7:30am and ready to go. Michelle met me at my room and our first event of the day was a t-ball game. Then it was on to the mall for power shopping where we found Michelle the perfect part shirt and me yet more books. (I need a 12 step program) We returned to my room at the Circus Circus at 4pm, exhausted and hungry, nothing room service and a nap couldn't fix. By 6:30pm when we left for the restaurant (On The Border) we were back to our normal, giddy selves.
Dinner was a blast. Everybody looked great and the food was excellent. The best part was the cake, I'll leave the design of it up to your imagination. After dinner, we moved the party back to the Circus Circus - Silver Legacy - Eldorado common area. Michelle, her sister and I to all the hot venues and had a blast. We met some interesting people and danced like crazy.
At about midnight, Michelle's sister split her pants (boy does this sound familiar) and had to go back to the room to change them. She, however, is a lot less shy about her split then I was because she showed it off to anyone who would look. So after our trek to the room for the valet ticket, to valet, she finally changed her pants and was ready to go again.
Sadly, I was not. While dancing at the club, I had twisted my knee pretty badly, so I went back to the room. My plan was to take a shower, pack, then watch a movie while I waited for the girls to return. Well, the movie ended at about 4am and they still weren't back, so I turned off the T.V. and went to bed. About 2 hours later, I woke up and looked the clock. It was 6:09am, still dark and the girls had yet to return. I just thought the clock was wrong, but about an hour later they came storming into the room, giggling and still a bit tipsy. It took them an entire hour to calm down.
Anyway, we slept for about two more hours then walked Michelle's sister down to her car, got breakfast and went back to the room. At noon, I was on my way back to the airport, ready to be going home. It was a great weekend, But I was happy to finally get some sleep!
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Shopping Spree
Yesterday, my sister, Miranda and I went shopping. You see, my friend, Michelle, is getting married and her bachelorette party is in Reno this weekend. This means that I have to have all the little party favors purchase before I go so that I can ship them to myself in Reno. There is no way I am taking that stuff on the plane. With my luck, my bag will be searched and it'll be some old, grandmotherly women like Dr. Sue who will have no problem flashing my goodies for all to see.
Now I know some of you are thinking that if I am too embarrassed to be seen with them, then why am I even buying them. Let me just say there's a vast difference between using them as party favors in the party environment and quite another going through airport security. Besides, I don't want to take the chance they might be confiscated in the interest of "Homeland Security". So, I'll UPS them to myself at the bookstore and pick them up when I get there.
But, back to my shopping story. We went to two stores to find what I was looking for. The first was Spencer's gifts inside the mall. You know, I never really realized how raunchy this store was when I was a kid. They had some of the most interesting things in that store. Anyway, they have an entire section for pre-wedding parties and I found some fun, yet relatively tame party favors there.
After Spencer's we visited a store called The Love boutique. It was actually a really nice store, very clean, bright and fun. They had a great party section where I found some of the not so tame party favors and got some great game ideas. Overall, my shopping trip was a success, yet I still don't know what to get the bride.
Now I know some of you are thinking that if I am too embarrassed to be seen with them, then why am I even buying them. Let me just say there's a vast difference between using them as party favors in the party environment and quite another going through airport security. Besides, I don't want to take the chance they might be confiscated in the interest of "Homeland Security". So, I'll UPS them to myself at the bookstore and pick them up when I get there.
But, back to my shopping story. We went to two stores to find what I was looking for. The first was Spencer's gifts inside the mall. You know, I never really realized how raunchy this store was when I was a kid. They had some of the most interesting things in that store. Anyway, they have an entire section for pre-wedding parties and I found some fun, yet relatively tame party favors there.
After Spencer's we visited a store called The Love boutique. It was actually a really nice store, very clean, bright and fun. They had a great party section where I found some of the not so tame party favors and got some great game ideas. Overall, my shopping trip was a success, yet I still don't know what to get the bride.
Saturday, August 20, 2005
What Will They Think of Next?
I did the most amazing thing today, I ordered pizza from Pizza Hut online. What will they think of next?
Friday, August 19, 2005
My First Listing!
I was reading through my past posts today and I realized something. I never did a post on my first listing. My wonderful mother gave me this listing and what a fantastic learning opportunity it has been. (Thanks Mom!)
This property is a beautiful two bedroom, two bath condo in the Tuscan inspired MonteLago Village in Lake Las Vegas. The above picture is of the back entrance, which leads to one of the most fabulous pools. The best part is, it comes fully furnished, all you have to do is move in.
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Jews vs. Jews
I woke up this morning to protests in the Gaza Strip. Israel is pulling out of the Gaza Strip and protests have broken out, but they're relatively peaceful. The sight is almost inspiring.
This morning, Israeli troops were removing protestors from the Gaza Strip and it was a surprisingly peaceful scene. When I think of protestors and the military being called to remove them, I think of groups of military personnel, with full riot gear, marching into "combat". This is not the case in Gaza. The military greatly outnumbers the protestors, but they are not in riot gear. In fact they aren't armed with anything but water, water for the protestors!
The protestors simply sit on the floor with locked arms and legs and wait until it is their turn to be physically pulled out of the chain and carried by four or more soldiers into waiting transportation. As I watch this I am intrigued by the scene. Here are Israeli soldiers being ordered to remove their fellow Israeli citizen, protesting for a greater cause.
The sight reminds me of the pictures I've seen from the Civil Rights movement and I can't help but respect the people of Israel; neither side has resorted to violence.
This morning, Israeli troops were removing protestors from the Gaza Strip and it was a surprisingly peaceful scene. When I think of protestors and the military being called to remove them, I think of groups of military personnel, with full riot gear, marching into "combat". This is not the case in Gaza. The military greatly outnumbers the protestors, but they are not in riot gear. In fact they aren't armed with anything but water, water for the protestors!
The protestors simply sit on the floor with locked arms and legs and wait until it is their turn to be physically pulled out of the chain and carried by four or more soldiers into waiting transportation. As I watch this I am intrigued by the scene. Here are Israeli soldiers being ordered to remove their fellow Israeli citizen, protesting for a greater cause.
The sight reminds me of the pictures I've seen from the Civil Rights movement and I can't help but respect the people of Israel; neither side has resorted to violence.
The Gaza Strip
Israel is pulling out of the Gaza Strip and protestors are in full swing. Watching this unfold on the news is both fascinating and inspiring. I strongly suggest each of you watch one of the news stations and their clips of what unfolded at 4pm Israel time. I'll post more after my class today, but until then, I hope protests stay relatively peaceful.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Bragging Rights
One of the things I have discovered over these past few months since embarking on my new career is I have to write about myself, a lot! Now for those of you who know and love me, you know that I don't really have a problem talking about myself, or really talking at all for that matter. However, I have found some difficulty in writing about me!
One of the many marketing tools used in the real estate business is the sphere of influence (SOI); a database of your friends, family, coworkers, acquaintances, etc. These are the people who already know you and need to know that you have begun a new career. They know people, often people who are going to need your services, and are more then happy to recommend or even use you if they only knew what you were up to. One of the projects I have been working on is putting together my SOI and preparing a letter, all about me and my new career, to go out to my sphere.
One of the other important tool is the biography. If your a longtime visitor to my blog, you'll notice a new addition. The short little bio at the top of the page is my first step in creating and maintaining a professional biography. This will grow as my business grows, but for now it's not bad! :)
Okay, by now you're thinking to yourself why is Jessica writing about this and why do I care? Well, I have a challenge for you. I challenge you to write a short bio about yourself, and Uncle Sheddy, I was born, I live, I will die does not count. Post your bio under the comments section and the winning bio will win a copy of one of my favorite non-fiction books Eats, Shoots & Leaves.
Good luck and may the best write win!
One of the many marketing tools used in the real estate business is the sphere of influence (SOI); a database of your friends, family, coworkers, acquaintances, etc. These are the people who already know you and need to know that you have begun a new career. They know people, often people who are going to need your services, and are more then happy to recommend or even use you if they only knew what you were up to. One of the projects I have been working on is putting together my SOI and preparing a letter, all about me and my new career, to go out to my sphere.
One of the other important tool is the biography. If your a longtime visitor to my blog, you'll notice a new addition. The short little bio at the top of the page is my first step in creating and maintaining a professional biography. This will grow as my business grows, but for now it's not bad! :)
Okay, by now you're thinking to yourself why is Jessica writing about this and why do I care? Well, I have a challenge for you. I challenge you to write a short bio about yourself, and Uncle Sheddy, I was born, I live, I will die does not count. Post your bio under the comments section and the winning bio will win a copy of one of my favorite non-fiction books Eats, Shoots & Leaves.
Good luck and may the best write win!
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Friday, August 12, 2005
My Favorite Things!
I was talking to Bryna the other day and she gave me the idea to post a list of my favorite summer reads, so here you go!
Dream Man - Linda Howard
- I read this book so many times, it's falling apart. He's a cop, she's a psychic and the chemistry simply burns up the pages.
Naked in Death - JD Robb
- One word, Roarke!
Expose - Laura Van Wormer
- This author is fantastic, if you like mysteries and quick witted women, you'll love this author!
The Admiral's Bride - Suzanne Brockmann
- Yet another book I've read more times then I can count! I always find something new every time I read it!
Absolutely, Positively - Jayne Ann Krentz
- You think your family is weird!?!
Running Scared - Elizabeth Lowell
- Ancient gold, scandal and Vegas; what more could you want!
Heaven Texas - Susan Elizabeth Phillips
- She cracks me up every time, but Bobby Tom is hands down, my favorite hero from her!
All these books can be found on Amazon.com and are just a small handful of my favorites. Each of the above books, I've read at least a half dozen times. If you have favorites not mentioned, please post a comment and let me know!
Dream Man - Linda Howard
- I read this book so many times, it's falling apart. He's a cop, she's a psychic and the chemistry simply burns up the pages.
Naked in Death - JD Robb
- One word, Roarke!
Expose - Laura Van Wormer
- This author is fantastic, if you like mysteries and quick witted women, you'll love this author!
The Admiral's Bride - Suzanne Brockmann
- Yet another book I've read more times then I can count! I always find something new every time I read it!
Absolutely, Positively - Jayne Ann Krentz
- You think your family is weird!?!
Running Scared - Elizabeth Lowell
- Ancient gold, scandal and Vegas; what more could you want!
Heaven Texas - Susan Elizabeth Phillips
- She cracks me up every time, but Bobby Tom is hands down, my favorite hero from her!
All these books can be found on Amazon.com and are just a small handful of my favorites. Each of the above books, I've read at least a half dozen times. If you have favorites not mentioned, please post a comment and let me know!
Monday, July 25, 2005
Drive Me Crazy
Today was my first full day in Spokane and it has been wonderful. Okay so I have gotten lost a few times, but I got a map and things are looking up. However, I have one tiny comment…what’s with the one way streets? I mean really, how much more effective can they be?
Let me back up and explain. The senior center where the Boot Camp is being held is no where near any of the hotels. This means that I had to rent a car, which in turn means that I have to drive from point A to point B, in a strange city. Now let me remind you, I get lost in not so strange cities like Vegas and Reno and at least there I have a general idea of where things are. Here, I am out of control. I finally found the senior center and when I got in my car to leave I figured I would just go back the way I came, right? WRONG! Why, because apparently the way I came no longer exists for me.
But, there is an up side. I looked on my map and confirmed there is no La Flaminia in Spokane! :)
Let me back up and explain. The senior center where the Boot Camp is being held is no where near any of the hotels. This means that I had to rent a car, which in turn means that I have to drive from point A to point B, in a strange city. Now let me remind you, I get lost in not so strange cities like Vegas and Reno and at least there I have a general idea of where things are. Here, I am out of control. I finally found the senior center and when I got in my car to leave I figured I would just go back the way I came, right? WRONG! Why, because apparently the way I came no longer exists for me.
But, there is an up side. I looked on my map and confirmed there is no La Flaminia in Spokane! :)
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Proud To Be An EXIT Agent
I spent a large part of last week back in Reno for the Women's Council of REALTORS® (WCR)regional conference and I discovered something, I have yet to post about my new career. So we just need to change that.
As some of you may know, I am now officially licensed to sell real estate in the state of Nevada. I can also proudly say that I am a REALTOR®, a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, (NAR) the Nevada Association of REALTORS®, (NVAR) the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® (GLVAR) and WCR. (Well, technically this will be official in September!) Most importantly, I am an EXIT agent.
What's EXIT you ask?
EXIT is real estate re-invented. What I mean by this sentence is this, EXIT agents have access to some of the best training around. They have trainers that will teach you, step by step, how to be successful. EXIT agents also have a mentor, someone who will take the time to show them the ropes. You see, what often happens is you are recruited into a real estate company, which can often be the only time you actually see your broker, you watch a few tapes and are then sent out into the world to either make or break it. Now at EXIT, we have a residual program. These residuals mean that for every agent you recruit to the EXIT company, you receive 10% of their gross commission up to $10,000 per year! Anybody can recruit, it doesn't have to be the broker. Your license could be 1 day old, you can still recruit!
Pretty cool huh?
It gets better. So say you were recruited into the company by another agent. This agent has just become you sponsor/mentor. This person is going to be there for you, making sure that you make at least $100,000 every year so they can get their maximum $10,000.
How great is that! You get to reap all the benefits of their knowledge. On the flip side, you train this person to be a successful agent, you're going to be making $10,000 a year by simply waking up.
Additionally, EXIT is not all about the paycheck. True they want you to be the best agent that you can be, but they also want you to be the best person you can be. This means that you have to be a well-rounded person. You can't just focus on the business, but you have to be even throughout business, family, spiritual, mental, physical, contributions. They recognize that with out balance in life, things can begin to implode.
This is important to me. Who wants to work for a company that only measures success through $. Success can simply mean your even in all areas of life.
As some of you may know, I am now officially licensed to sell real estate in the state of Nevada. I can also proudly say that I am a REALTOR®, a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, (NAR) the Nevada Association of REALTORS®, (NVAR) the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® (GLVAR) and WCR. (Well, technically this will be official in September!) Most importantly, I am an EXIT agent.
What's EXIT you ask?
EXIT is real estate re-invented. What I mean by this sentence is this, EXIT agents have access to some of the best training around. They have trainers that will teach you, step by step, how to be successful. EXIT agents also have a mentor, someone who will take the time to show them the ropes. You see, what often happens is you are recruited into a real estate company, which can often be the only time you actually see your broker, you watch a few tapes and are then sent out into the world to either make or break it. Now at EXIT, we have a residual program. These residuals mean that for every agent you recruit to the EXIT company, you receive 10% of their gross commission up to $10,000 per year! Anybody can recruit, it doesn't have to be the broker. Your license could be 1 day old, you can still recruit!
Pretty cool huh?
It gets better. So say you were recruited into the company by another agent. This agent has just become you sponsor/mentor. This person is going to be there for you, making sure that you make at least $100,000 every year so they can get their maximum $10,000.
How great is that! You get to reap all the benefits of their knowledge. On the flip side, you train this person to be a successful agent, you're going to be making $10,000 a year by simply waking up.
Additionally, EXIT is not all about the paycheck. True they want you to be the best agent that you can be, but they also want you to be the best person you can be. This means that you have to be a well-rounded person. You can't just focus on the business, but you have to be even throughout business, family, spiritual, mental, physical, contributions. They recognize that with out balance in life, things can begin to implode.
This is important to me. Who wants to work for a company that only measures success through $. Success can simply mean your even in all areas of life.
Thursday, July 21, 2005
The Never Ending Story
As I have said many times before, I am a huge fan of TV on DVD. To me this is a way to watch my favorite shows, even those that are now long cancelled, whenever I want, over and over again. The other day I was yet again watching Dark Angel and I found myself wondering why such a fantastic series was cancelled. As a result, I found myself googling Dark Angel and what I found was amazing.
Did you know that there are sites out there where the series never ended? Some very talented writers, with apparently too much time on their hands, have continued to write the series into a fourth season, a virtual season.
Virtual Seasons!
You know those cancelled shows that were always just a bit ahead of their times or had a kind of cult following? They all live on in these Virtual Seasons. I was completely amazed with this new kind of reality that I spent hours reading the various episodes. All my favorites were there; Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dark Angel, Sports Night and even SeaQuest DSV/2032.
I know, I know, you all are shaking your heads and secretly calling me a dork, (well Uncle Sheddy is calling me a dork out loud) but I felt the need to share. Mostly, because while I know you think I am a dork, I often feel the same about most of you. (I mean that in the most loving way) Besides, I often feel it's my job to occasionally educate you with useless knowledge, you never know when you're going to need an icebreaker!
Did you know that there are sites out there where the series never ended? Some very talented writers, with apparently too much time on their hands, have continued to write the series into a fourth season, a virtual season.
Virtual Seasons!
You know those cancelled shows that were always just a bit ahead of their times or had a kind of cult following? They all live on in these Virtual Seasons. I was completely amazed with this new kind of reality that I spent hours reading the various episodes. All my favorites were there; Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dark Angel, Sports Night and even SeaQuest DSV/2032.
I know, I know, you all are shaking your heads and secretly calling me a dork, (well Uncle Sheddy is calling me a dork out loud) but I felt the need to share. Mostly, because while I know you think I am a dork, I often feel the same about most of you. (I mean that in the most loving way) Besides, I often feel it's my job to occasionally educate you with useless knowledge, you never know when you're going to need an icebreaker!
Sunday, July 17, 2005
Intention
While Watching Dr. Wayne Dyer’s PBS special on his book, The Power of Intention, I was already formulating in my mind what I was going to write. I had originally planned was to write about the Seven Faces of Intention; (Creativity, Kindness, Love, Beauty, Expansiveness, Abundance and Receptivity) in fact, I took four pages of notes on everything I would write about, and then the most amazing happened. Dr. Dyer’s daughter came on stage and sang a song that I haven’t heard in a long time and haven’t sung in an even longer time. She sang the Prayer of St. Francis. I love this song. I love the words, I love the melody, but mostly I love the way it always makes me feel. It just has such life to it that every time I hear it of sing it I feel open. Open to everything; to God, to possibilities and opportunities, to the people around me. Open. Like I really am what the songs says I am, a channel.
While she was singing the camera panned the audience. What an awe-inspiring thing. Here was this woman being a channel for these words while those around her opened themselves to receive them. Without being asked to, without it being habit or ritual; this room full of strangers joined hands and together let the music and the power behind it, move them. This alone gave me chills. I in turn felt their presence and their power.
I have not really though about this song in a while. Every once in a great while, the song will pop into my head for no reason and refuse to leave. In the past I have though nothing of it, but after observing what the power of those words, that melody, made that audience full of strangers feel, I have begun to wonder.
Was my subconscious trying to tell me to become more open? Or was it trying to tell me at that moment, on that day when that song popped into my head, I already was?
While she was singing the camera panned the audience. What an awe-inspiring thing. Here was this woman being a channel for these words while those around her opened themselves to receive them. Without being asked to, without it being habit or ritual; this room full of strangers joined hands and together let the music and the power behind it, move them. This alone gave me chills. I in turn felt their presence and their power.
I have not really though about this song in a while. Every once in a great while, the song will pop into my head for no reason and refuse to leave. In the past I have though nothing of it, but after observing what the power of those words, that melody, made that audience full of strangers feel, I have begun to wonder.
Was my subconscious trying to tell me to become more open? Or was it trying to tell me at that moment, on that day when that song popped into my head, I already was?
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
I Am Still Alive!
I have been having major issues with the whole internet thing here in Las Vegas. However, I made the move just fine (Miranda's a stud) and hope to be back shortly. Talk to you later!
Friday, June 10, 2005
Land of the Living
I think I have finally recovered from my marathon workday. I did nothing but sleep and relax on Wednesday, which means that I have had to throw myself into my packing these last two days.
On Thursday, I realized that I had move to pack then I had originally thought. The good news is that as I pack, I am discovering lots of things that I never use and can throw out! Less to pack. This and this alone would be a good reason to move about every 3-5 years. In between my packing, I called to change over my different utilities. (Had a little incident with AT&T to which I will say that I will never be a customer of theirs again.) My little incident with AT&T meant that I had to find another phone company in Vegas, preferably one that will do both my local and long distance. (Streamline the process) I found this in Sprint and want to know the best part? I didn't even have to talk to anyone, I did it all on the internet. How awesome, and convenient, is that?
Today, I sold some of my furniture to a couple of friends from the books store. They, like me, love to read, so they bought almost all my bookshelves from me! I also tackled my kitchen. I have this cabinet above my stove that I can't really reach without a chair (or Bryna) that I finally cleaned out today. You know, for someone who only drinks on very few occasions, I have an awful lot of alcohol. (Of course most of it is unopened, I wonder what that means)
Anyway, Dad and Geneva arrive tomorrow morning, then it'll be moving day! I can't wait!
On Thursday, I realized that I had move to pack then I had originally thought. The good news is that as I pack, I am discovering lots of things that I never use and can throw out! Less to pack. This and this alone would be a good reason to move about every 3-5 years. In between my packing, I called to change over my different utilities. (Had a little incident with AT&T to which I will say that I will never be a customer of theirs again.) My little incident with AT&T meant that I had to find another phone company in Vegas, preferably one that will do both my local and long distance. (Streamline the process) I found this in Sprint and want to know the best part? I didn't even have to talk to anyone, I did it all on the internet. How awesome, and convenient, is that?
Today, I sold some of my furniture to a couple of friends from the books store. They, like me, love to read, so they bought almost all my bookshelves from me! I also tackled my kitchen. I have this cabinet above my stove that I can't really reach without a chair (or Bryna) that I finally cleaned out today. You know, for someone who only drinks on very few occasions, I have an awful lot of alcohol. (Of course most of it is unopened, I wonder what that means)
Anyway, Dad and Geneva arrive tomorrow morning, then it'll be moving day! I can't wait!
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