Journey of growth

I am on day 2 of one of the many classes needed for me to get my broker's licenses. I knew that reaching this goal would be a challenge but I am really experiencing what a challenge this really is. I love the class which is Real Estate Finance but this class is really a stretch for me. One, because the content is mundane and foreign to me and two because the teacher has structured the class to one that rather than just read from the text we have open discussions on government,politics and lots of topics that have been the topic of discussion in the news for a while. I enjoy the class because it has made me realize that I need to be learning more about the world and what is going on around me. I have put myself in a box and I need to explore outside that box and outside of my comfort zone. This comes as a surprise to me since I am normally one who does not like to be boxed in and would rebel against it at all costs. I do see however where I am done this to myself because it is something that was never posed to me as a concern and I never saw the value in it until now. I thank my teacher for bringing this to my attention and for the class mates, all of which are men, for sharing their thoughts to make me ponder. For now I am silent as to learn and absorb all the knowledge.

Life through different lenses

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to see through someone elses eyes just for one day? I wonder what it would look like? Some days I wish I did not see what I see. All the wrongs and injustices in the world. Day by day they consume me. I see where people are so close yet so far away. I sometimes get involved all to come to realize that they dont see through my lense. Are they blind or am I crazy? I am left wondering why I end up time after time wanting to do nothing but good and end up doing the opposite. So I close my eyes and see the world as I want to see it if just for a moment I am at peace...

Sold

Today was a busy day of settlements for 1409 Hollywood Drive and 400 Wetherburn Drive. Another set of happy homeowners in Lancaster County!

Today is the day to do the right thing...

I am reading a book given to me by a friend and thought I would share. This chapter pulled on my heart strings today as I am challenged myself with doing the right thing. Life is very hard. We get up each day with choices to make. We dont always make the right ones. We get tangled in the web of those bad choices with those around us. Friends, co-workers, family. We get hurt and we hurt others. It is the daily grind of life. Depressing but for me refreshing. Refreshing to wrap my mind around this truth. This fact that with knowing helps me to get through each day remembering that my bad choice today may have hurt someone and to choose wisely with my choices. To choose to stop and think before I react. To seek God for the answer. Whatever your faith walk in life I encourage you read this page from my chapter and ponder how you could work just a little bit harder to do the right thing....

Peace of mind and a clear conscience are precious commodities and they cannot be bought at any price. They are yours only when you determine day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute to do the right thing no matter what. God honors the person who is willing to do the right thing with integrity and a willing heart. Even when you fall short - as everyone does-God is quick to forgive. Be strong and faithful. He is always there to help you do to the right thing.

My new venture

"I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun!"-Isaiah 43:19.
When I decided to get my real estate license I also set a goal to obtain my brokers license once I had some experience under my belt. Well I let more time go by then what a wanted but I am finally going to go back to school to get my brokers license! I am excited to continue to learn more about my field which will be knowledge so I can continue to give my clients the best service possible. My first class is June 18th! So here's to the next adventure in learning set out in my horizon...

Announcing 826 Pleasure Road!

Welcome Home! This solid brick semi dettached home is move in ready! Updated kitchen with new appliances, cozy living room with gas fireplace, neutral color pallet, 1 car garage, huge attic for storage or possible 4th bedroom, inviting front porch, economical gas heat with a newer heating system installed in 2003. Built in alarm system, partially finished basement. $165,000. Call me for more info or a private showing. 380-4780. anneschlenbaker@comcast.net.

The battle has been won!

For those of you who know me you know that yard work is not my most favorite thing to do but yesterday I had just had it with the loosing battle between me, the mulch pile in my driveway and the weeds in my flowerbeds. So I took the bull by the horns and I won that battle! I worked hard all day and got the front just about all finished. I just have two small areas that need finished. I am very sore but very happy with the way it turned out and the best part is that my hubby was very pleased to see it was all done when he got home from work.