Minus 50 degrees of satisfaction and counting

I'm frustrated.  Just plain not happy.  I'm disgusted with idiocy at the state government level (they sent back a form saying it was slightly different than what they had in their system.  Long story, but basically, an input error on their part that will likely cost me $50.  Just stupid!).  I'm mad that I didn't get a lot done today.  I'm disappointed that I have a lot of things I want to do but little motivation, time, money, etc. to really do them, and I'm hurt that I've had so many disagreements lately.  It's a rough time, but I'm still very blessed, and I need to remember that every time I want to complain. 

Albuquerque Area Real Estate

Albuquerque real estate is really selling for the spring.  We have more buying activity than we have time for!  If you're thinking of buying a home, selling a property, or seeing some houses for sale, please call Matt @ The Templeton Team @ RE/MAX Alliance REALTORS - 505.750.3305.  We would really appreciate the opportunity to help you with the home-buying or selling process.   We've been really growing our real estate search site.  You should also check out the Albuquerque homes for sale areas page for more searches and information on real estate by the various sectors of Albuquerque.  We've been trying to include valuable Albuquerque links and information on every page and break down different searches (whether it be luxury homes, foreclosures, short sales, or by other categories too).

I will be reformatting my personal website sometime soon, but I've been working so hard on getting this real estate site up that I haven't done much else.  I'm going to work on my writing skills as well.  

May the luxury of real estate search be with you!

Diving into Projects

Well it's been nearly six months since I last wrote.  We've been busy in real estate working on generating leads and selling a few houses.  I wouldn't say last year was lucrative, but it was sustaining.  We've been developing a new project www.SearchHomesABQ.com.  It's an Albuquerque Home Search Website.  So anyway, working through that.  We have tools for searching for all of the houses in the Albuquerque area.  There is a lot of good articles on there as well concerning buying a home in Albuquerque, selling your home, or thinking about homes for sale in the Albuquerque area.

We are also growing our Marketing company, Argyle Marketing.  We've hired on people to do websites, promote our Qpons Mailer, and sell printing.  Our newest full time team member is Crystal Valdez.  She's doing great too and learning a lot of design stuff!

I'm thinking about an upgrade to my blog.  I plan to make it a personal page with more links to my other websites, blogs, and contents.  So soon enough, this will all be gone.  Gasp - But it's better to lose the ultra -personal aspect for a while and just blog about things in real estate, home sales, and marketing.   

A Summer Summation

It's been a while since I've written.  I didn't really end up documenting my trip online; it was an excellent trip, but the best part about the trip was as much simplicity and dis-communication as possible. Instead of online writing, I journaled.  It was one of my most exciting accomplishments yet.  I would have liked to come back to the US and document more (journaling daily), but I have yet to have the time and consistency to do that.

I'm trying to recall everything that has happened this summer (and it's not over yet).  I've learned SO much.  I've been humbled so many times, and I've had to deal with new and frustrating situations.  I've gotten closer to people; I've lost other friendships.  This summer, I've tried new foods, become more amiable and adaptable.  I'm more independent and yet more dependent. This summer, I've started running 3 miles twice a week (thanks to Kris and Ben).  I'm also not AS conceited.  I got a new roommate (who I love).  This summer, I've been depressed but not crushed, more dominant and still feeble.  Brought down and then down even farther and along the way given more joy and three times as much sanctification as without these things.  This summer, I've thought about my future, my house, my future wife (quite a few times actually), kids, job, relationships, church involvement, vacations, holidays, and more.  I've experienced so much and come so far yet felt very little oppression or persecution, only temporary hardship and some slight pain.  All in all, I have no reason to complain because God is all sufficient, enduring, patient, forgiving, teaching, and exhorting, and I do believe that, because I saw it, this summer.

Processing

I never blogged on my trip, but instead, I wrote in my journal.  I wrote around 180 pages over the course of 35 days through Israel, Egypt, Turkey, and Greece.  It was incredible.  I'm addicted to journaling now.  The problem is that I don't have a new journal yet.  I have so many things I feel like writing down.

So today has been a hard day - apparently I'm being sued.  It's a long story, but just not what I needed to hear. It's been a hard few months because all of our deals are either falling apart or being delayed.  I just pray everything in July (4 deals) will finally close.

Now that I'm actually typing, I've forgotten everything I wanted to say.  Despite so many issues that arise at work, everything seems to be going very well. I do really love my life.  Thank you Lord for providing me so many good things.

Update

Finals are almost over, and it has been a fast paced and hectic week.  I'm excited to head to Israel and other countries soon.  I will be writing on the blog as I have time while I am there.  Maybe I'll even post pictures.

Although this month has been busy, it's been a great month.  I feel very content, and I am excited about the future.

I've made a lot of really cool friendships this semester, so I'm very excited about how those are changing me and growing me.  It's going to be a good summer to look forward to.

Far too tired.

I slept for 12 hours last night, and I didn't do any homework.  I washed some clothes this morning, and I sang my song with my duet partner.  I drove around for 30 minutes trying to find a parking spot, and then I sat through a 1 1/2 hr meeting going over nothing for a business class.  I'm at that point where whatever I get done during the day is what gets done, and I'm not trying for anything over that.  When I go to sleep is when I go to sleep, and if something doesn't happen, it may have to wait until tomorrow.  If there is a deadline, it is now a suggestion, and it may not actually happen by that date and time.  It may cost money, grades, and more time in the future, but I am just not motivated.

Here is the issue - I'm normally motivated by success, but these days, success is just out of my control.  There are so many variables in so many circumstances that I do not have control over.  I'm praying that the Lord will motivate me for the right reasons because for now, I'm just doing the routine - at least for this week.