A friend emailed me yesterday and said he had checked out my newest paintings and read my blog.  So that's maybe 2 people reading it. 

I have gotten lost in real-estate-land.  I decided that since my house was ready I would put it on the market myself.  I found a realtor who would list it on the MLS for a fee, but I had to be willing to pay any realtors, who brought me a buyer, a percentage.  Works for me.  I'd rather pay someone 2 1/2 % and represent myself.  Given how I feel about realtors, I don't really want one representing me anyway....unless, of course, it's Lea in Portland. 

I love my house.  It's a beautiful and colorful reflection of me.  This is where I learned to be at peace with myself through my painting.  If I could take this house and move it to Portland, I would do it in a flat minute.  However, that's not an option so I will continue on this path.

Yesterday was the first day on the MLS and I had two showings.  You should have seen me running around throwing stuff in cupboards and the garage.  To say I wasn't quite ready.....  I think showings will be slow in this market, but it will force me to keep my house picked up and neat.  One of these days, I may even start painting again.