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Sitting on the backporch Thursday

Thursday, beautiful Thursday. It is my day to take off. I put on jeans and a t-shirt on Thursdays and don't worry if my hair isn't the best it has looked all week long. Since Saturdays are always busy real estate days and Sunday afternoons can be also, I have to make time for myself and my family. So Thursday seems like a good day for that.

Running errands, washing clothes, cooking, shopping, paying bills, doing the little things that get put off until the last minute make Thursday a busy day. Taking the time to watch a movie or sit on the back porch just listening to the sounds of little birds that come to the bird feeders can be so special when the usual is rush, rush. I love Thursdays. It has become a good habit.

I could not find a good picture of my bird feeders so here is one of a deer in the back yard. Can you see quiet? In this picture you can.

What day is your Thursday?

Ricki Eichler, your Texas Hill Country connection www.RickiEichlerRealEstate.com

Posted by Ricki Eichler,GRI, your Texas Hill Country connection on 08/28/2008 08:39 PM

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16 Comments on Sitting on the backporch Thursday

Ricki, I see quiet and it's beautiful. We all need one of those days each week to just meditate, relax and enjoy our moments. This is a great picture. Sitting...it's a good thing. Not always but on occasion. That's for sure. I'm glad you had a good Thursday. Hello to Don. Keep that beautiful smile.

Later in the rain~Deb

08/28/2008 09:41 PM

by Deb at Brooks Prime Properties

Hi Ricki... I like the stillness of your photo. It's calming after a LONG day. I could use a Thursday every now and then. :)

08/28/2008 09:51 PM

by Steve Shatsky - Dallas Real Estate & Short Sale Specialist (Keller Williams-Dallas City Center)

Hi Deb, Would enjoy you and Scott sitting with us on the porch :)

08/28/2008 10:38 PM

by Ricki Eichler,GRI, your Texas Hill Country connection (Hill Country Estate Properties)

Hi Steve, Gotta have some Thursdays. It's a must in this business. Have a great weekend too. :)

08/28/2008 10:39 PM

by Ricki Eichler,GRI, your Texas Hill Country connection (Hill Country Estate Properties)

Oh boy I am ready for a Thursday off too! The sounds of silence are great

08/28/2008 11:00 PM

by Trey Thurmond, College Station , Texas Homes (Classic Realty Inc./GMAC Real Estate)

Trey, that is my favorite sound :)

08/28/2008 11:02 PM

by Ricki Eichler,GRI, your Texas Hill Country connection (Hill Country Estate Properties)

It really is a great idea to have a "schedule". Part of that schedule needs to be a day off or two that you take without fail.

We get caught up in the caught up so much that we lose sight that life we are strugling to BUILD is actually our LIFE!

08/29/2008 08:29 AM

by Ron Tarvin's Katy Agent Team-- Katy Texas Real Estate Agent (Real Estate Agent in Katy Texas with RE/MAX Grand)

That's right, Ron, The life we are building is passing us by so we must enjoy it too. All work and no play...

08/29/2008 08:39 AM

by Ricki Eichler,GRI, your Texas Hill Country connection (Hill Country Estate Properties)

Very nice setting and photo Ricki.. .I have the priviledge of doing and enjoying that same quiet country peacefulness. My photos of are horses grazing though. :) Im glad you have those thursdays.. we MUST have some time for ourselves or we are not as good to others running on empty. :)

08/29/2008 08:57 AM

by Gail Tassey (Keller Williams Realty)

We all need quiet time, time for ourselves. At least I know I do. I usually try to have a day like that in the middle of the week.

09/01/2008 06:48 AM

by Shirley Parks San Antonio Real Estate & Luxury Homes (RE/MAX Realty Advantage, San Antonio, TX)

Gail, Any day of the week is good to take a break and refresh. I love horses too. Have a great week Gail. Hope to see you again soon.

09/01/2008 10:43 AM

by Ricki Eichler,GRI, your Texas Hill Country connection (Hill Country Estate Properties)

Hi Shirley, The middle of the week seems to work best if you try to be consistent in this business. Have a good one. :)

09/01/2008 10:44 AM

by Ricki Eichler,GRI, your Texas Hill Country connection (Hill Country Estate Properties)

Howdy Ricki

I have to tell you my friend, I am bad about not really taking time for myself.

I sure did enjoy this post and your photo in it!

I could see the quiet in the photo.

Baker Home Inspection and Consulting

09/01/2008 10:24 PM

by Dale Baker, Home Inspector- in NH & VT (Baker Home Inspections and Consulting Service)

Hello Ricki - this is Ceil.

I enjoyed your post. From one that ran a business and raised "Carl" and two son's I understand that having balance in your life is important. Be good to yourself and the world will be good to you is what my mom use to say.

09/01/2008 10:33 PM

by Carl & Ceil Winters (Complete Inspection Service, New Braunfels, Texas 78133)

Hi Dale, You and I both probably need to take more time "just Sittin". My folks would never have understood this busy we call life today. :)

09/02/2008 10:35 AM

by Ricki Eichler,GRI, your Texas Hill Country connection (Hill Country Estate Properties)

Hi Ceil, She was right. That generation really would not understand our fast pace today. It is good to stop and really "Take stock" of what is important. It helps you to slow down. Have a great day Ceil! :)

09/02/2008 10:38 AM

by Ricki Eichler,GRI, your Texas Hill Country connection (Hill Country Estate Properties)

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