My First Day!

Today was my first day of Real Estate School! Yippee!
Actually, I'm very proud of myself!

It may seem like 'no big feat' for most adults. After all, most of my friends have muddled through college, grad school or medical school and gone on to 'real careers' or some kind of business of their own. My friends Jovita and Kay are the top in their fields. My friend Brenda owns a drink mix company that is hugely successful (If you've made Margarita's at home, you've probably used her Margarita Salt with the little yellow hat on the top. If not, try it! It's a great invention!) My friend, Sue, is one of the top ReMax agents in the country and my friend, Tracy, is well on her way. Actually, I didn't realize, until today, just how many of my friends are very successful real estate agents! I'm happy to say that all of my friends are very successful, loving, kind, decent people! I'm very proud of them!

Me? I've spent most of my life 'raising men for other women'.

Granted, it's a thankless job... but someone has to do it. And apparently there is a real need for women to step in and finish raising a 'man-child' that another woman hasn't quite completed. (or totally screwed up!)

My parents (my grandparents, who raised me) were sure that if I found a 'good man', got married, took care of him and raised children... life would be good.

Well, I've done that... TWICE! It isn't working. Oh, the 'children' part has turned out very well. (Thank YOU, God!) But, as far as the men I married...

The father of my two sons, as it turns out, wasn't a very good husband, but he is a good boyfriend (if you can use that for someone his age) to my friend, Wendy. There are no two people better suited for each other. Actually, I spend all of my holidays with them. Sad... right? No, not really. I love them, they are family.

All in all, he has really grown into the 'father role'. Originally, I had my doubts, and I can honestly say that my children are better off for having him as a father. He has excellent work ethics and is a good businessman and he has passed that along to the boys. He has been very successful and has taught our children well.

Currently my son, Andrew (30), is opening his ninth Supplement Superstore. He started that company with his friend Chris when they were in college at SMSU. He does what he loves.

My son, Sal (28), is currently a medical rep for Johnson & Johnson, actually he is a 'wound care specialist' for J&J's Ethicon division. He spends most of his days in an operating room or flying all over the country to train. He loves it.

So, I finally believe that it's my turn. While I'm trying to find someone to publish my book, HICKORY HILL, I'm going to be a real estate agent.

I've always loved real estate. I've bought and sold a lot of it... so I'm thinking I should be on the end where I can make more money on it. Sounds like a good plan!

Tomorrow is another day!