Improvisation is the practice of acting, singing, talking and reacting, of making and creating, in the moment and in response to the stimulus of one's immediate environment and inner feelings (Wikipedia)

Remember those old typewriters that would "bing" at you to let you know you were at the end of the line? In a way, typing was a form of exercise - putting the paper in just so, making sure you have enough ink ribbon, pushing the keys down far enough without getting your fingers stuck, being able to type the letters fast enough so you don't forget what you want to say...."bing", push, cliiiiiiick, stop.  I can still hear it.  There were no distractions then - it was a rhythm, an art.

When I sit in front of my computer now thinking of something wonderful and brilliant to say about the housing market, I see five windows open on my browser with things left undone.  So, I'm gonna go close those windows and get back to the work at hand...stream of consciousness - whatever comes to my mind and heart relayed through my fingers onto this magical thing called Blog.  Ok, logged out of Facebook and Twitter, closed Google, Word and Quickbooks.  I'm in (wonderful and brilliant? not so sure). 

I used to type a daily diary when I was younger on that old typewriter and I loved every minute.  I am a fast typer because I took piano lessons for most of my young life so it came naturally for me.  Music and writing have always been the best ways for me to express myself (my family knew what kind of mood I was in by the songs I played on the piano - bless them for not throwing me out on the street...there were no headphones on a grand piano)  Anyway, I digress.

Housing Market/Real Estate - yes, that is the subject.  I'm focused now. 

Here's the thing...we've just entered a new decade and it's time to shake things up.  Add some Jane's Krazy Mixed-Up Salt (my fav) and make buying and selling a home fun again.  It's why I began a career in real estate 20 years ago - the people, the laughter, the fun.  Yes, it's hard work too, but doesn't anything worth living for take faith, trust, patience and dedication?!  And, it's never too late to be happy, move to a new neighborhood, make new friends, or start a new career.  

Jane Semans, founder of Jane's Krazy Mixed-Up Seasonings, started her business at the age of 60. "I don't feel anyone should actually retire, but should keep busy meeting people. When you start a business at sixty like I did, you realize that age is not important. It's the enthusiasm." 

Enthusiasm!  Taking that leap of faith and saying "I can do this, no matter what." The resources and support are out there if we choose to seek and find them.

No more bland.  Spice things up. 

"Bing", push, cliiiiiiick, stop.  We're at the end of the line - jump or fly.