Step 1: Make a Decision Already (Part 2)

I have a lot of things that I’ve always wanted to do -I guess it's my bucket list.  Here are a few that I can think of off the top of my head:

Become a better wife. I already think I’m pretty great, but my husband may say otherwise.

Become a better mom.  I don’t know how I could possibly love my boys anymore than I already do. They are my life. However, they are products of their father, and those of you who know him, know that I have my hands full!

Grow a successful garden. I’ve tried several times, but I certainly would not call them successful.

Buy a real camera and learn how to use it. I have a point and shoot, but I want (this just reminded me that my dad used to call me “Princess I Wanna” because I always used to say I want this or I want that. Guess I haven’t outgrown it!) one of those beginner fancy ones that takes nice clear pictures. One before the kids start college would be nice.

Learn sign language. I’ve wanted to do this one for a long time.  My great aunt is deaf. I’m disappointed that no one in our family has ever bothered to learn her language so she can be included in conversations. 

Become a real estate agent. This is what ties into yesterday’s post and my current dilemma. 

Not only do I want to become a picker, but I also would like to be a real estate agent. A friend of mine is a real estate agent. She and her husband have become very successful at what they do and she absolutely, positively LOVES her job. 

I’m a chicken shit.  I don’t like roller coasters, I don’t like go carts (even though I love going fast – I don’t want anyone to bump into me), this is probably the craziest one, but I have never driven myself through a car wash because when I first started driving I was scared I wouldn’t be able to line the wheels up right. So it doesn’t come as a surprise that I’m scared of major change. 

For the last couple weeks this has been weighing heavy on my mind.  Do I take the class and get my license? Can I do it semi-part time? I realize it will take up a lot of time and like I said before, I’m already using up most of my time with the job that pays me and my family job. 

My biggest concern right now is that I cherish my weekends – especially summer ones – with my family. After being cooped up all winter in Michigan we love to be outdoors and to go camping. In fact we already have tons of weekend trips planned with our bestest friends (really they are family). Am I going to be able to have my summer life and at the same time become a real estate agent?

I do believe I would be good at it. I would take into consideration all the things about our past Realtors that have bothered us. The fact that they don’t pay much attention to their clients wants is at the top. I love to do research and I love to tour people’s houses (My husband thinks it is kind of creepy that when driving by I will look into open windows to get a glimpse of how the house is decorated.) Most importantly, I would eventually be able to control my own schedule and have more time (except weekends?) with my family.

I’ve asked my husband for help in this decision. He is of no help. I’m told that I should do whatever I want. Most women would probably like to hear those words from their husband--I’m not most women.

There it is – Nicole’s dilemma. Please cast your vote! Do I attempt real estate so I can make some money on the side or do I go with my picking hobby, or do I do both? Can I do both? Do I want to do both? I think I’m on the verge of making a decision – maybe I will be able to post it tomorrow.
Until then keep on living, laughing and loving. xo