Can't Think of a Catchy Title (Or Even a Stupid One)

The response to my self-created gig of holding open listings for busy local real estate agents has been impressive. This is the third Sunday in a row that I've been booked for a Sunday open. I hope the streak continues because it is a super-easy way to bring in a little money and stay connected to the real estate scene in a manner that suits me. I had an agent ask if I were available to take a couple of her buyers out for an afternoon and I couldn't say "no, thanks" fast enough. I was flattered that the agent thought to ask me, but at this moment I can't think of anything less appealing than showing property. It is too much work and too little payoff, assuming that the client eventually closes on something. Yep, holding open various listings for favorite local agents is about as involved in the real estate world as I want to be. I'm ready for a change.

Speaking of change, I'm having a terrible time with one of the homework assignments given to me by my new career coach. "P" wants me to list seven experiences or activities in which I find or found enjoyment. If only the result of the activity was enjoyable, it doesn't count. Sound easy? Then for goodness sake, help me!!! I've been thinking about this for a whole week and can only come up with one thing: Playing with my dollhouses as a little girl. I could play for hours, rearranging furniture, using Crayons to outline driveways and roads that stretched from my room into my sister's room, making up scenarios for my dollhouse people and animals, and never get bored. I was always good at solo play (maybe because I was an only child for so many years?) and still enjoy doing my own thing, though I do get lonely sometimes. Anyway, this homework exercise has me stumped and little stressed. The criteria for the activities/ projects are: a) I enjoyed doing it; b) I feel I did it pretty well; c) I feel proud of it (or felt proud at the time); d) it gave me an internal sense of satisfaction; and e) it pleased me at the time. My dollhouse play definitely meets all of the criteria, but I truly can't think of anything else. Remember, the activity itself is what is most important, not the result.

Suggestions from people who know me are welcome (hint, hint).