What did you get accomplished during the “safer at home” order? Being a Realtor means things have slowed quite a bit… I’m used to meetings, showings, and closings filling my days but over the past few months things have been a bit different!
I’ve used my time to go through all the drawers and cabinets in my house and purge, organize and clean. I couldn’t believe how many “pen drawers” I had! Who needs that many pens? I also found eye shadows from the 80s! Once I knocked out the drawers I started on my cabinets… I organized my spice cabinet first and debated between organizing them alphabetically or by spice type! (P.S. I went with organizing by spice type!)
I also used my time in quarantine to try new recipes and experiment with cooking new food. I made a really good seafood ramen and also tried to perfect linguine and clams (my favorite meal I ate in Italy). I also made a tuna poke that turned out awesome and I whipped up my very first paella!
My favorite thing I’ve done so far has been talking on the phone with old friends. I spent time talking to my sister and brother every week. In a world when texting is the go-to mode of communication it was really nice to talk on the phone and really laugh out loud (LOL!)
I also discovered podcasts! I really loved the Oprah’s Super Soul Conversations.
All of those great things aside, the best thing to happen while staying home was the adoption of our new puppy! Yup – I am now a 4 dog mom! Staying home seemed like the perfect time to house train a puppy! I have been walking around my neighborhood with the dogs…the new puppy and the oldest dog get to ride in style in a dog stroller while the two middle dogs walk along side. I loved seeing everyone’s trees in bloom and all the flowers that popped up during spring. It actually inspired me to plant some flowers at my house! I bought four gorgeous peony bushes from Mark Bates Landscaping and Garden Center and planted them outside my kitchen window. I also had a wonderful neighbor split her hostas with me – I planted six of them in my front yard.
While I haven’t been able to work during these crazy times I have been in touch with all my past clients. A few weeks back I hand delivered organic cleaning wipes to everyone – dropping them off on their front porches as to assure safety for all!
I have tried to stay productive, safe, and sane but I am really ready to get back to “normal” life. I miss my friends and family and I miss restaurants and I desperately miss the nail and hair salons!
I miss working with buyers and sellers and I miss seeing houses in person. I also really miss meeting clients over coffee to discuss their hopes and needs.
I cannot wait to get back into my real estate office and help old and new clients make their dream of a home come true. Hopefully that means meeting with you soon! If you would like to chat after things return to normal please reach out! We can also set up a video chat if you would like to get started sooner than that. I look forward to hearing from you!
XO, Kristine
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