About Beaufort's Lady's Island

I received a phone call today from a fellow Realtor/member of Active Rain. I must admit I had no idea exactly how to feel about his first few statements. He began by telling me how much he knew about search engine optimization. He went on to explain to me that I was wasting my time by posting to certain sites.

Ok. I thought, be nice Cherimie.

Thankfully, I didn't hang up on him.

He is a Beaufort Realtor that I haven't had the pleasure of meeting. After listening to him for a few minutes, I finally confessed.

"It isn't my goal to be the number one website on Google. If it were, I can assure you, I would be."

Silence.

It is the truth. Obviously, getting ranked higher is helpful to my goals of meeting great people, finding them a home, and then finding their friends a home.

My number one priority isn't to have the number one spot.

I explained to this gentleman that I am fully aware of Google juice; however, I write to an audience, not an engine.

My blog has brought me some wonderfully amazing clients, a few new Realtor friends, and a sense of accomplishment when readers take the time to comment.

After a few more minutes, I realized his intent was genuine. He is sincerely a nice man.

Glad I didnt' hang up on him:). I look forward to learning more from him as we get to know each other better.

So just keep in mind, people blog for many different reasons and rejoice over different results.

My posts are my way of introducing myself, connecting with past clients, communicating as only I can; Google can keep its juice.

The white flag is waiving, I admit it. After two weeks of a real estate roller coaster, I am down right pooped (southernese for exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, etc....insert word of choice).

With six properties under contract, one release of agreement, a new development, a new company, new broker license, and of course a new puppy, my ability to write coherent statements has diminished.

I am extremely aware of my lack of blogging.

As a matter of fact, it is one more thing I feel guilty for not having time to accomplish. In addition to my gut wrenching blog guilt there are floors that need to be mopped, laundry to fold, and well, my hair is starting to resemble the hay bails I once played in as a child.

I am one person. Thanks to watching Dr. Phil for a total of eight minutes, I can actually say it..

With all the day to day drama of financial news my "go getter" attitude got up and left.

I will get through this, as we all will; however, sometimes I think it is simply okay to say it is really difficult!

Things are tough. I am tired.

Thank goodness, I have reason to be exhausted.

So goodnight realtors, mortgage brokers, stagers, and real estate bloggers. I sincerely wish you rest, productive days, and the ability to keep on smiling.

Mornings are a mad dash now that I have a new puppy. Gone are the days of relaxing mornings with a cup of coffee. The coffee is still available; however, it isn't quite as easy to drink with the great expectations of my newest four legged friend.

From the moment his little eyes open, (note I said HIS EYES, not mine) I have exactly 2.5 minutes to make it to the back door.

Once morning potty time is over, it morphs quickly into morning play time.

My morning yoga is a thing of the past. So I have returned to a previous love.

I am a dancer at heart, and by trade. It appears that my new little friend is extremely fond of morning Merengue. I had forgotten how a little dancing could revive even the most exhausted soul.

So, for now, the yoga mat stays in the closet. My latin music collection is once again at the ready.

I miss my Jackson, some days so much so I can barely breathe. I am excited about the future and the lessons I learn from Ryder.

So to all my AR friends, make sure you feed your soul. whether it is through yoga or Merengue or whatever tickles your fancy. Now it is more important than ever.

Have a wonderful weekend!