Frances C. Rokicki, Broker~Mentor,CRS

I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. I am important. My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have.

Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or...I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.

Today I can feel sad that I don't have money or...I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away from waste.

Today I can grumble about my health or...I can rejoice that I am alive.

Today I can lament over all that my parents didn't give me when I was growing up or...I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.

Today I can cry because roses have thorns or...I can celebrate that thorns have roses. Today I can mourn my lack of friends or...I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships.

Today I can whine because I have to go to work or...I can shout for joy because I have a job to do.

Today I can complain because I have to go to school or...Eagerly open my mind and fill it with rich new tidbits of knowledge.

Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework or...I can feel honored because the Lord has provided shelter for my mind, body and soul.

Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped. And here I am the sculptor who gets to do the shaping.

What today will be is up to me. I get to choose what kind of day I will have!

Have a GREAT DAY...unless you have other plans.

-Author Unknown

Shared by Buffini Coaching

I don't know about our weather in Connecticut, this spring and now summer. It has been cold, rainy and foggy. Mud is an every day nuisance now. Whether we are showing homes, or trying to keep our own yards maintained, getting the grass cut in between the rain has been a true challenge this year. Landscaping must be performed in between the drops or pour downs:) Be relentless, get your yards groomed and ready. Summer has arrived!

Everything is good and green. No shortage of water for us this year. Picnics, graduation parties, birthday parties, are all moving indoors. Today, Father's Day, is a perfect day for a picnic. Well, not here in Connecticut. Unfortunately, it is yet, another rainy day. Try to sneak in a few hours of play, in between the rain:)

Touching up of paint on your home must wait. This weather spurt of rain and cold cannot last for much longer. Hang in there and soon the sun will shine.

Warm weather is on its way, after all, today is the first day of summer!

I have the Beach Boys playing all the good summer tunes to get you ready for the glorious days of summer that are ahead.

I'll be heading to San Diego, California in August! Last year, we enjoyed an awesome car show! The cars are all in fantastic shape. No snow, no salt, does make a difference. Cruisin in California!

Well, you won't hear that saying at BJ's Warehouse in Manchester, Ct. I was so amazed at this woman, Robin, who is one of the Managers at BJ's Warehouse, that I had to take this photo! She climbed in between the registers, to clean out the space of dust and paper. Wish I had caught her jumping over the checkout belt! There was no other entry into that space! People who work hard and care this much, are rare today. You ask for help and maybe, someone will answer. Usually, they say, no we don't have that. Without even looking! Have you had that happen to you?

We are cutting back on our spending and watching our purchases. Probably, the reason that these warehouse stores are doing so well. Their prices are a great help to businesses and families in this economy. On top of that reason, when I see that they are concerned about cleanliness in their store and smiling the whole time, Wow! That's an amazing quality for this store to have. Their employees do jump to assist you. They do not make you wait. Whether it is the Manager, Robin, or the young man who is washing the floor, or the man tending the vegetables, they all value their clients. Always ready to answer your questions and help you.

Thanks to all of you for your good customer service! You are rated a Big 10!

Tomorrow is your day!

I hope that you are able to take the day off and enjoy time with your family. Whether it be fishing, golfing, boating or working on a favorite car, take the time to relax and kick back. Sometimes, we all get so caught up in business, that we forget to take that time.

If you take the day off, you will come back on Monday, totally energized and ready to go! You may have a more productive week!

Happy Father's Day! I did have the best Dad. He taught me responsibility, trust, how to cook:)and more! My memories of time spent with my Dad, always make me smile. They are priceless!

To all the Dad's who never take time for themselves. To the Dad's who put their family first. You deserve to be applauded and recognized. Whoo Hoo!

It's a Good Life,

Fran

Now this is a Contest! What fun to enter and await the results! How anxious and excited all of the entries must have been.

Did you hear about this yet? Fox 61 in Hartford, Connecticut has chosen this backyard in South Windsor, Connecticut, to have the ultimate backyard makeover! It was on the television morning newscast this week. A good bunch of people are all over there, working on transforming this rough yard, into a yard that the owners can enjoy and be proud of for years to come. Go to the web link posted below and read the names of all the businesses that are contributing their work and materials for this contest. Birch Mountain Earthworks, LLC of South Windsor, Connecticut, is one of those companies. Be sure to check back and watch how nicely this outdoor living space improves!

Congratulations to the owners of this home! I saw the interview on the Fox 61 morning news with the owner, Jaime and her baby:) I watch this show, and now even more, to see how this backyard project is coming along. Love the daily updates! She commented that she wanted to Google Earth her home and see green, not what she is seeing right now (green with brown spots). To enjoy her yard and be able to utilize its space with her family is what she is looking forward to the most. Can't wait to see the finished product! Tune in to the Fox 61 Morning Newscast for more updates and reports!

http://www.fox.61.com/community/contests/backyardmakeover/postvoting

ULTIMATE BACKYARD MAKEOVER IS GOING ON NOW, IN SOUTH WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT

WHOO HOO! Be sure to check out the website!