Daily3 Life’s Moments

**  Out Here On My Own — Irene Cara (Movie “Fame”)

**  Where Are You Christmas — Faith Hill

**  Castle On A Cloud — Les Miserables

What are some songs on your ipod?

After 2 separate trips to the Alberta Children’s ER with 2 different children, I have add to my list of LISTS a daily gratitude list.  I have finally realized the profound impact of such a list…especially during those “down” times. 

Here are the 3 things that I am grateful for:

**  There is universal health care for my children.

**  My children’s laughter and the way they say “I love you mommy”

**  We have a roof over our head, clothes on our back and family to share our moments of fears, joys and happiness.

Do you have a daily gratitude list?  If not, start one!!

The year of the Rat … hopefully will bring in much fortune, properity and joy.  From our home to yours,  Gong Xi Fa Chai!

Being a realtor as well, the news of the murder of a Saanich, BC Real Estate Agent has really made me think twice about my safety when showing homes and doing open houses.  The circumstances of the events leading up to the murder gave me goosebumps because I had the exact same situation happen to me here in Calgary, Alberta just the past summer.  However, in the end, I declined the showing (going with my instinct)!!!  So, us realtors, particularly female realtors need to listen to our instincts and take extra precautions.

**  Always hold a “qualifying” meeting with new buyers.  Meet at a public place you are familiar with and ask qualifying questions to ensure this buyer is truly a serious buyer.

**  Always tell someone where you are and bring a fully charged cell phone with you!!!

**  When holding an open house, never follow the people upstairs or to the basement, always know the exits from the home and stay near them when people are in the house so in case of emergency you can get out FAST!!!

Share with me other ways to stay safe in your career.

**  Chicken Pot Pie – Perfect for a cold, cold day!

**  Yummy Banana Bread

**  Spice up your life with this “hot” Chilli

** Popcorn, Popcorn and more Popcorn

** Spicy Peanuts or Spicy Almonds

** Any Mr. Christie Cookies

What are some of your favourite late night snacks?  Share with me!

**  Batman’s arch-enemy- - The Joker

**  Superman’s arch-enemy - - Lex Luthor

**  James Bond’s arch-enemy - - Gold Finger

Whom are your favourite archenemies?  Share with me!

**  Silk fortified soy milk — because my son has been diagnosed to be allergic to dairy products and to our family dog!!!

**  Homemade honey mustard sauce — 1/4 honey; 3/4 mayo and a pinch of mustard.  Very good with anything…especially french fries!

 **  Korean spicy instant noodles — yummy noodles with a bit of homemade kimchi — deeeeelicious.

** There are no direct eye contact - - they usually shift their gaze to the floor or somewhere else but not looking at you when talking to you.

** Their reason or explanation is short and makes no sense at all — the answer given seemed like something that has popped into their head; they’re choppy; they’re fillers — just so they can GIVE you an answer

** They add too much to their reasoning or explanation.

Here are some more ways to tell that someone is lying. How do YOU tell someone is not telling the truth?