What ensued was one big fat Italian wedding followed by a young brood of three who made it their personal mission to hang off of their "Italian Ma" for the next 20 years. Once again, the burning question: "Now that the 80's and 90's are over, what am I going to do with my life?"
What ensued was a new found career as a community news reporter, columnist, and author. Once again, the burning question: "Now that first decade of the new milennium is over, what am I going to do with my life?"
What ensued was the advice of a wise friend, "go into real estate. You're a people-person, and have a fabulous wardrobe, you'll be perfect!" Yes, a realtor is exactly what I was going to reinvent myself as. So back to school I went. Six courses and nerve-wracking exams later, my license in tow, and I was ready to take on the world.
"How challenging can it be to get listings, show homes, hold open houses, market myself, fit in a life, and squeeze in three more courses and exams to complete the mandatory 24 month articling period?" I asked myself.
What ensued was this blog, "The Accidental Realtor" - a place where I can share the daily struggles, highs, lows, laughter and tears, as I struggle to divide my time and my sanity between building this new career, adult children who refuse to leave the nest, aging Italian parents who do not drive or speak English, and Nonna - my 84 year old Italian mother-in-law who lives with me!
And still, the burning question, "Now that I have all of these people living in my house, and I'm trying to build a successful career, how am I going to juggle my life?"
Stay tuned...
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