05/30/2026
Using social media as a journal entry today & sharing a lot of “personal” 🤪
A year ago today, I officially obtained my real estate broker license.
I thought about posting it back then, but honestly, I hesitated because I didn’t want it to come across as boastful. Then I remembered an old speech class assignment from 2017 where I wrote about wanting to get my broker license and eventually have the option of opening my own real estate company.
I told myself if I could find that assignment, I would post the milestone.
Well, I found it in my email… and still almost didn’t post it. LOL.
I asked my son what he thought, and since he is usually my toughest critic and quick to tell me when I’m being corny, his approval gave me a little boost of confidence.
Looking back, I didn’t realize how much was happening around that time until I went back through my photos and my sales spreadsheet.
Clients. Closings. Graduations. Baby showers. Birthday parties. Mother’s Day. Driving to Clovis, NM twice in two days to take my broker exam. Stopping in Hereford on my way home to set up a closing surprise for buyers.
And somehow, I enjoyed every moment. I would do it all again.
When I failed the national portion by 6 points, I was annoyed, but I knew I was too close to give up. I immediately got on the phone to schedule the next opening.
I also texted a past client turned friend and told him I was taking my broker exam, and he told me to eat M&M’s for a brain boost.
So yes, peanut M&M’s made the carousel because I love yellow M&M’s and apparently they are part of the testimony now. LOL.
But really, looking back at all of this, all I see is God.
God in the timing.
God in the opportunities.
God in the people He placed around me.
God in the strength to keep going.
God in the small details I didn’t even realize mattered at the time.
I’m not sharing this for applause. I share it because sometimes we need the reminder that we can fully trust God.
He never fails us.
He is always right there next to us in every step.
And if you are a young parent, starting over, or still figuring it out, I hope this encourages you. 🤍
