Happy Thanksgiving to my real estate clients, friends and family in Western Massachusetts and beyond!
Lesley's Life
Disney Schwag for Having Klout
When I was first introduced to Klout, I wasn’t very intrigued. Yes, it is fun to feel like a “big shot” on Twitter, but what does a high score give you? Outside of a moment of ego, nothing that I could ascertain.
I was curious when I got an offer from Disney based on my Klout score. Because of my status in social media, Disney was offering to send me a free sample of products related to their new movie “Tangled”.
I filled out the form and wondered what type of things would come and then forgot all about it, until I found a box from Klout on my steps today.
Weeee! Goodies in a box. I love getting items in the mail, makes it feel like my birthday. Upon opening the box I was so impressed with the quality and quantity of the items included.
A t-shirt, a soundtrack, silly bands and a stuffed toy…wow! My daughters are going to be so excited about this stuff.
Disney, you get it. You really do. Because now I am writing this blog post that I will share with my social media sphere AND I will take my daughters to the movie because we are super excited about it now.
Hey, sometimes it pays to have Klout.
Giving Thanks
As we approach Thanksgiving in Western Massachusetts, it is easy to get caught up in the hustle, bustle and mania that surrounds holiday preparations. I want to pause for a moment before the grocery shopping, food preparations, intense cleaning and extended family descend upon us and reflect on what Thanksgiving is really all about.
Being Thankful.
It can be so hard to stop and remember to be thankful, especially when life isn’t going as smoothly as we hope. Financial worries, sickness, busy work schedules and the rigors of daily life can set us into a robotic spin where we forget to savor the goodness around us. I am guilty of this, although I strive to overcome that personal trait.
So I am Thankful for…
my daughters. They are lovely, smart, talented and spirited. I am so proud to be their mom.
my mom, who paves the way to goodness and generosity each day.
my sister, my first best friend.
my boyfriend, Morriss is there for me every day.
my circle of dear friends. They bolster me and love me as I am.
my work. It is a rare thing to have a career that impacts people’s personal lives in such a meaningful way. I love being a real estate agent in Western Massachusetts.
my hobby. Even though I teach dance as a job, it is really a paid hobby as it is so important and meaningful to me. It is my therapy, my exercise, my family away from home.
my condo. We love it here. It isn’t fixed up the way I want it to be (yet), but it is a lovely and safe place to raise my daughters.
my health. Aches and pains, sniffles and sneezes are all temporary. I am lucky to be well.
my cats. Their furry snuggles cheer and relax me.
my geography. I love living in Western Massachusetts.
So many things to be grateful and thankful for every day. Let’s try to remind each other to slow down and cherish these things more often.
What are YOU Thankful for?
QR Codes for Real Estate and Generation Y
Last week I was sharing my new real estate business cards with some teenage dance students of mine. I give them an annual speech on driving while impaired or getting in the car with anyone who isn’t fit to drive and always hand out my card for them to keep in their wallet for an emergency.
As they were admiring my cute new Mini Moo Cards which feature photography of Western Massachusetts scenery, several of them exclaimed, “Cool! You have a QR Code on here!”. Another said, “If I scan it where does it take me?”. Still another announced she was off to try scanning it that very moment.
This was so refreshing, as I usually have to do a lot of teaching when people in Western Massachusetts encounter my QR Codes on promotional materials. I was thrilled to see that the young generation has embraced this technology because it says to me that it will reach mainstream use eventually.
With large companies like Target using codes in their holiday catalogues and local vendors featuring them on display racks, I believe that soon most average consumers will have at least a working understanding of what QR Codes are and how they work. They may not use the technology, but if they understand why other people want to use it then they will see the benefits in using a real estate agent in Western Massachusetts who is integrating QR Codes into her marketing.
Win an iPad, Help a Child
I have long been a fan and supporter of Mothers Fighting for Others, a charitable organization founded by an amazingly generous woman, Rocky Turner.
Mothers Fighting For Others provides orphaned girls in Africa with a loving and nurturing environment and a quality education, so they can learn, thrive and achieve their highest potential.
This powerful letter from Rocky explains how she came to found this organization and why she feels so strongly that it is important. “I want them to feel loved. I want them to feel safe and secure. I want them to go to school and grow up to be great women. What I want for them is what their Mothers would have wanted. That is it. It’s that simple,” says Rocky.
- Image via Wikipedia
MFFO is raising money with a Virtual Fundraiser, a raffle with the much coveted iPad as the prize. Tickets are $25 each and only 200 will be sold…not bad odds AND you get to help improve the life of a child in Africa that needs so much that can be given so easily from us.
I hope you will consider buying a ticket, thank you for reading this post.
