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We're Focusing on a Now Year - How About You?

By
Industry Observer with Nature As Neighbors

     Forget your voice, sing! Forget your feet, dance! Forget your life, live!
                                        Forget yourself and be!
                                           - Kamand Jojouri 

 

 

    

2020 will go down in the history books with the kind of drama most of us would rather avoid. It's certain to be an interesting topic in the coming years for those who enjoy anthropological studies. 

 

We have taken note of the lessons and gifts from the year and are ready to move on.  Enough with reflection and rumination. Therefore, with a clean slate, we are looking forward to: 

 

January - A fresh start. What an ideal month to set intentions and practice allowing. 

February - Our new puppy should be born around Valentine's Day. Finnegan can't wait. 

March - Two words, Spring Solstice! Finnegan turns a year old on March 30th. 

April - Spring's renewal comes to life and our new puppy comes home mid April! 

May - Memorial Day - the turning point to summer fun. Plus, National Wine Day is the 25th - do we need an official day to sip wine? 

June - Summer Solstice! 

July - Independence Day and our Anniversary.

August - Mom's Birthday on the 2nd, and the dog days of summer - should take on even more meaning for our double pupper household. 

September - Autumnal Equinox. The glorious season of Fall. 

October - The month of harvest. 

November - Thanksgiving and gratitude on steroids. 

December - The most magical month of the year. 

 

However, we don't want to be so busy looking forward as to miss what's happening now. Mostly, we will focus on each moment in our extraordinary, ordinary life.  Happy Now Year, 2021. 

 

Posted by


Debb Janes  Bernie Stea
Brokers/REALTORS®
Call or Text 360-608-4900

We help buyers and sellers in Camas, Washougal, Brush Prairie/Hockinson, Salmon Creek, Felida, and other Vancouver, Washington Areas. 


We bring our passion for nature and beautiful environments to Real Estate. Multigenerational and family estates, country land and homes, and small farmsteads are our speciality.


We agree with our clients, "The true luxury of rural living is having elbowroom for the soul.

 

Comments (57)

Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Debb and Bernie:

I really like this perspective, especially in light of what we have all experienced in 2020. Happy Now Year indeed.

February is going to be exciting for you...and a few months later!!

Jeff

Jan 09, 2021 05:24 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Jan 09, 2021 06:35 PM
Debb Janes

You are the best. Thank you Kathy. 

Jan 12, 2021 09:04 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

My focus has never been more about being healthy and happy and rid of this pandemic! Onward and upward with love and light!

Jan 09, 2021 09:31 PM
Debb Janes

Me too! 

Jan 12, 2021 09:05 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Hi Kathy, I love that meme to pieces for sure! Wishing you some good vibes as always! Kathy Streib

Jan 09, 2021 09:33 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

What an awesome way to look at the New Year, I can only think a few days ahead and here you are planning out the entire year love it:))Endre

Jan 09, 2021 10:02 PM
Debb Janes

Nope, not really planning. Anticipating - love anticipation. 

Jan 12, 2021 09:06 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD ,

I know I commented before but thought I'd see this as a Gold Star by now. I'm glad to see Kathy Streib featured your post..it is one of the best I've read when focusing on 2021.

Jan 10, 2021 08:24 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD - there is so much to look forward to. Great inspirational list!  I personally really start to move forward in February.  You can feel the days getting more light. We have Superbowl, Tristan's BD, Valentine's Day, my BD and the Spring Equinox is right around the corner.  Cant'wait!

Jan 10, 2021 01:20 PM
Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Thank you for sharing Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD 

I guess I better sit down and make out a list.  In all honesty, my 2020 was an excellent year and I hope 21 is even better!

Jan 11, 2021 06:09 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Laura Cerrano I love all of your comments. And me too. Last week I logged 20 miles on the treadmill. Not to mention, outdoor romps with our dog in the rain. And, the joy of preparing healthy food and finding new recipes to support a clean diet is so fun. Focusing on being the best versions of ourselves, during this chaotic time of uncertainty, is helping us. 

Jan 12, 2021 09:04 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Dorie Dillard CRS GRI ABR - no worries about gold stars. Just happy people enjoyed the read. 

Jan 12, 2021 09:05 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® - I'm excited for you. February sounds fabulous in your family. 

Jan 12, 2021 09:08 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Mike McCann - Nebraska Farm Land Broker - wow, that's quite a great reflection on 2020. Good for you. 

Jan 12, 2021 09:08 AM
CANDACE (Candy) STEVENS, EA
Number Cruncher LLC - Overton, NV
Helping Taxpayers Resolve IRS problems

Wonderful Post.  Thank you for sharing all the awesome things you are looking forward to Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD.

Have a Happy Day!

 

Jan 12, 2021 11:44 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I think I’m ready for some really cool new changes for the better whatever they may be!

Jan 12, 2021 05:59 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

A wonderful plan, outlook and attitude. 2021 Now.

Jan 12, 2021 06:32 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

OMG - Yes, (in the words of David Bowie), let's dance Debb and Happy Now Year to you!

Jan 12, 2021 06:36 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Always good to look ahead, but be grounded in the present.

A new puppy!!

Happy New Year!

Jan 12, 2021 07:26 PM
Debb Janes

Yes! 

Jan 13, 2021 11:59 AM
Jim Paulson
Progressive Realty (Boise Idaho) www.Progressive-Realty.info - Boise, ID
Owner,Broker

Happy New Year - I have great anticipation of good things to come!

Jan 13, 2021 09:31 AM
Debb Janes

You too, Jim. 

Jan 13, 2021 11:59 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Debe Maxwell, CRS thanks again for the kind comment on Kathy's post. So appreciate the gracious tone. D 

Jan 13, 2021 12:00 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Thank you for the inspirational message!  Responding today with a new President and the hope for better days to come!  

Jan 20, 2021 09:17 AM