Bye-Bye 2007

The holiday season has come and gone and a New Year is just over the horizon. Do you believe in New Year's Resolutions? I happen to believe in them, but never really took the time to write out my Resolution and see it through. So this year, I'll post it here for the world to see!

A friend of mine recently began a pretty stringent diet regimen. She was so sick of being over weight and she was determined to lose the weight. She posted her plans on her own blog so the world would know her plans. This way, if she didn't follow through, the whole world would know! Accountability at it's best...no one wants to be held accountable, especially if they didn't do what they said they would.

That being said, here is my New Year's Resolution:

• 15 Real Estate Transactions
• 10% saved for down payment on a new home
• Credit card paid off
• Continue working out at least 3 times per week
• Work/personal life balance
• 20% saved per paycheck for taxes

And there you have it. My New Year's Resolution. Are you focused on your goals? Why not post your resolution this year? What do you think of my goals?

'Tis the Season

Happy Holidays, everyone! I've been a scrooge this year and it was time to snap out of it! My son, Owen, and I went to visit Santa this weekend. With the 7-10 inches of snow we got, we were also able to do some sledding! So I've gotten into the spirit just a little, thanks to Santa, a little snow, and a very energetic 2 year old!

If you're like me, the holidays spell misery. The dark days, cold weather, and snow are enough to make you want to crawl into your bed and stay there until the first signs of spring.

Here are some ways to snap out of seasonal depression and move on with your life:

• DIET: Diet is important in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Because the appetite tends to increase, if a careful food regimen is not adhered to, weight gain becomes an added problem. Avoid sweets and starchy or fatty foods. Eat fresh fruit and vegetables, instead.



• EXERCISE: Exercise is important as well, and the best exercise is walking outdoors, especially on bright sunny days. Even if the temperature is subzero, if the sun is out, you should be too. Soak up as much of those golden rays as you can.

• LIGHT THERAPY: Keep your house bright. Big windows. Drapes or blinds wide open. Bright lighting, full spectrum fluorescent if possible.

So grab your kids (if you don't have any, borrow some), your coat, hat, gloves, and a good sled and get outside! How does the saying go...got lemons? Make lemonade!

P.S. It doesn't hurt to invest in a good humidifier, too!

I recently began a career as a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty. And those of you, who know me well, know I've spent most of my life in careers where great customer service was imperative.

That being said, I never knew the full extent to which I would be counseling, negotiating, consoling, and educating my clients. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad thing...I absolutely love it! I just never quite understood how emotional the home buying and selling process can be.

There are so many great people I get to work with and I love being the go to person for them! It's not like work at all...and that's the best job to have!

If you or anyone you know is looking to buy or sell real estate, I can assure you that great customer service is just a phone call or email away!

When someone loves what they do, it shows. I hope you will consider me for yourself, your friends, and family when it comes to serving your real estate needs.

Lisa Parrett
Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
317-246-9966
lisaparrett@lisaparrett.com
www.lisaparrett.com