"I'm a writer", I say. Looking them straight in the eye...Not batting a false eyelash.
Suddenly, the semi-bored face at the party focuses on me for a better look.
Really? That's INTERESTING!
It's like Moses had parted the waters and people take notice. If I had said I was a Realtor I would have gotten the blank stare off in the distance as they calculate how many 100's of people they know that is a Realtor.
Suddenly, at this party I am someone who may be" famous" Shhhh!...shut your mouth!
They lean closer now...hanging on my every word.
What do you write about?
"Real estate and Central Kentucky stories on events and interesting faces and places".
Wow! That's great. Where do you write these stories?
"In a blog and on Localism", I explain
It went on longer than this but you get the point. The shift from Realtor to writer was just a slip of the tongue. Spoken to some new person that had no idea who I might be at a Christmas party. I have to admit it even surprised me. Over the years I have re-invented myself over and over. All it required was to say it and it became real. In my mind I am a writer. The new coat feels GOOD!
OHhhh...I'll still be a Realtor. I have to pay my bills. What I know is that every thought creates and I am constantly revamping and improving me. Who I choose to be. Now a writer. It sounds good to me right now...
Lizette Fitzpatrick - Baby Boomer Real Estate Relocation Specialist with Prudential Don Foster in Richmond, Kentucky.
Rated number #1 featured Kentucky Realtor on Activerain.com and Localism.com. Publisher/Author for the only Central Kentucky email newsletter on local real estate listings and sold properties, Kentucky relocation, local events, homeowner information and fun! For more information on Lizette, Kentucky Horse Farms, Prudential Don Foster, Madison County, Fayette County, Richmond or Lexington, Kentucky click on Lizette.us.
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Recent Comments
Xers said (9 months ago)
Crazy thing is; I realize that I hide alot of my hobbies & interests. I don't really know why though. I've had moments similar to yours in which, instead of saying "I work on airconditioners"; I've said "I draw". I've noticed that I feel much better when I identify myself with those other activities that I enjoy. Cool post!
MidoriMiller said (10 months ago)
Lizette-funny thing...I tell people I am a blogger. It just seems to pop out of my mouth. You are a writer...and I am one of your adoring fans. :)
ZeldaPCNTeam said (10 months ago)
Had to give you an 8 on this post! It's the best. I feel like I've done that as well so many times, ya know, reinvent myself... and its always worked out... because I wanted to be whatever it was in my mind first. I've been called a seeker before. I've always been really good at marketing... I'm a dog trainer, I'm a triathlete, I'm ex-stepford wife, I straighten out small business & teach them to market.... I'm a writer... love that... I'm using that one... hope you don't mind:) I really do love to write...
PandoraWilde said (10 months ago)
Try telling someone you play with caustic chemicals for giggles and grins sometime. That conversation takes forever to die :)
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