I know that many people were unhappy with 2011, but I must admit I was not one of them.  I was blessed with a good year in real estate, thanks to all of my referrals and working a LOT of hours, and also blessed with my wonderful family.  I made the decision in 2011 to go back to school and begin work on my masters degree in addition to being a full-time Realtor, mom, wife and all of my part-time volunteer activities.  It makes for a busy life, but that is just the way I like it.  I find that the old adage “busy hands are happy hands” definitely applies to me.  I am always on the go and that is okay with me.

Speaking of that’s okay…a fellow Realtor mentioned to me that this had been her mantra all last year, “it’s okay,” and it served her well.  I think that I am going to steal that mantra for me this year and whenever anyone starts ranting about how awful the housing market, job market, political arena or anything else is, I am just going to say “it’s okay.”  Life is always full of ups and downs, that is what makes it interesting and helps us grow.  This year I am going to look challenge in the face and not back down.  I want to work on my physical body and my emotional one too.  I want to be the strong person that I know that I am.  I want to make a difference, even a small one.  I want to eat more locally and organically, I want to work my mind and body every day, I want to support my local businesses and fellow residents, and I want to be an ambassador for South Bend.   And everyday I will be saying “It’s Okay!”  Join me won’t you?

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