I run every other day. Give or take a day. And, shamefully, I've let 3 days go by since my last run. I AM RUNNING TONIGHT! NO EXCUSES!
I feel like I am always at a critical point in my running. If I don't run today I may never run again. That thought lead me to search for a quote I'd seen somewhere. I didn't find it, but it went something like, "Don't stop. It is easier to keep going than to start over." And that is so true about fitness. For me anyway, it feels like gaining fitness happens over months and years and losing it happens over hours or days. So tonight I'll run so that I don't stop forever.
While I was looking for that quote this article caught my eye: How to Run Without Getting Tired.
It is pretty basic, but generally sound, advice. I'd love to hear any successes or failures you've experienced in your running adventures. Comment! Comment!
www.jerianne.rnohomes.com
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Christmas crunch
Todd and I decided to make some treats for some friends and neighbors as holiday gifts. We decided my mom's old tried and true recipe for caramel corn would be perfect. (Or maybe I just wanted caramel corn and masked my gluttony behind the guise of gift-giving. Its so hard to say.) I have 3 recipes I like depending on how much time I have and which ingredients I have on hand. One is from my Aunt Bee, one is from a friend from high school and one is my mom's. Mom's takes longer than the others but is SO worth it!
Oven Caramel Corn
15 cups popcorn, popped
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
2. Divide popcorn between 2 ungreased baking pans (13x9x2) or one large roasting pan.
3. In saucepan heat sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt over medium heat stirring occasionally until bubbles begin to form around the edges. Continue cooking over medium, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda until foamy. Pour over popped corn, stirring until well coated.
5. Bake one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
One batch makes a nicely filled gallon Ziploc bag.
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Oven Caramel Corn
15 cups popcorn, popped
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
2. Divide popcorn between 2 ungreased baking pans (13x9x2) or one large roasting pan.
3. In saucepan heat sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt over medium heat stirring occasionally until bubbles begin to form around the edges. Continue cooking over medium, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda until foamy. Pour over popped corn, stirring until well coated.
5. Bake one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
One batch makes a nicely filled gallon Ziploc bag.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
SOLD = Thank you!
I sold a house yesterday! Yay! For those of you that have ever bought or sold a house you know that that actually means I've been working diligently for 2 months to sell a house and the final closing and recording happened yesterday. A line in the sand, if you will.
I love people so I love the process. I enjoy working with another good agent toward the common goal of doing the best for our clients to get what they both need. I love the image of a new family and their excitement at taking over their new home. There was a tenant in the house I had listed and through the listing and sales process I got to know this lovely family. I sent a quick thank you to them this morning to thank them for all their hard work moving their belongings and leaving the home in spotless condition for the buyers. It reminded me that there are so many dedicated people that make a deal happen and they all need Thank Yous for their efforts.
First Centennial Title: Cindy, Cheri and Donna. These ladies responded to every call and question I had. Every transaction I've had with them has been impressive.
Keller Williams Realty Group One Reno: Bryan Anderson, the buyer's agent, was great about communicating with me and kept his sense of humor through it all.
My sellers: A couple of the nicest people I've ever met. They were bright, and honest, and funny, and could not have been better about communication and responses to my requests for signatures or information. They are the kind of people that, after you've met them, you wish you could have met them years earlier so you could have more time getting to know such kind and interesting people.
The buyers: A young family that was also very responsive to requests for signatures. Maybe you're beginning to see a theme here. It is SO important to get paperwork to the right people at the right time. The entire process breaks down when that doesn't happen.
My broker, David Hilbig, who is always ready with guidance and counsel. There is a reason everyone says "I love Dave!!" And Jaime and Emma in our office who schedule showings and assist with the multitudes of paperwork that are involved in a transaction. And the other great agents at Keller Williams Group One Sparks, (Regina, JC, Ed, Jamie, Deb, Sandy and Ray to name a few) who are so generous with their knowledge and support.
The handyman, the inspectors, the appraiser. And those tenants I mentioned earlier who allowed their daily routine to be disrupted with showings and appointment from that handyman, appraiser and the inspectors. They are so sweet that when I thanked them for their hard work, they replied to thank me for mine.
I guess rather than pouring gratitude out on this page I should be breaking out my thank you cards and pen and sending my appreciation to each of them!
Don't forget to contact me if you, or anyone you know, wants to buy or sell real estate in Reno/Sparks!
www.jerianne.rnohomes.com
I love people so I love the process. I enjoy working with another good agent toward the common goal of doing the best for our clients to get what they both need. I love the image of a new family and their excitement at taking over their new home. There was a tenant in the house I had listed and through the listing and sales process I got to know this lovely family. I sent a quick thank you to them this morning to thank them for all their hard work moving their belongings and leaving the home in spotless condition for the buyers. It reminded me that there are so many dedicated people that make a deal happen and they all need Thank Yous for their efforts.
First Centennial Title: Cindy, Cheri and Donna. These ladies responded to every call and question I had. Every transaction I've had with them has been impressive.
Keller Williams Realty Group One Reno: Bryan Anderson, the buyer's agent, was great about communicating with me and kept his sense of humor through it all.
My sellers: A couple of the nicest people I've ever met. They were bright, and honest, and funny, and could not have been better about communication and responses to my requests for signatures or information. They are the kind of people that, after you've met them, you wish you could have met them years earlier so you could have more time getting to know such kind and interesting people.
The buyers: A young family that was also very responsive to requests for signatures. Maybe you're beginning to see a theme here. It is SO important to get paperwork to the right people at the right time. The entire process breaks down when that doesn't happen.
My broker, David Hilbig, who is always ready with guidance and counsel. There is a reason everyone says "I love Dave!!" And Jaime and Emma in our office who schedule showings and assist with the multitudes of paperwork that are involved in a transaction. And the other great agents at Keller Williams Group One Sparks, (Regina, JC, Ed, Jamie, Deb, Sandy and Ray to name a few) who are so generous with their knowledge and support.
The handyman, the inspectors, the appraiser. And those tenants I mentioned earlier who allowed their daily routine to be disrupted with showings and appointment from that handyman, appraiser and the inspectors. They are so sweet that when I thanked them for their hard work, they replied to thank me for mine.
I guess rather than pouring gratitude out on this page I should be breaking out my thank you cards and pen and sending my appreciation to each of them!
Don't forget to contact me if you, or anyone you know, wants to buy or sell real estate in Reno/Sparks!
www.jerianne.rnohomes.com
Monday, December 17, 2012
RNO Homes
I've mentioned before that I am part of a team of agents called RNOhomes. We are a large group of dedicated individuals who pool our resources for advertising, marketing, and client support. Each of us is still available to help our clients in the one-on-one personal style that buyers and seller deserve, but we share a wealth of knowledge to build a strong unit. It has been such a wonderful learning experience and further reinforces the faith I have in the quality of Keller Williams agents.
We met again this morning to discuss ways that we can build on the team's strengths. We'll be doing a group video - in front of our new Reno offices - as well as videos for each of our own websites. If you're looking for a great agent to help with the sale or purchase of a home check us out. If you're interested in learning a bit more about me and how I'd love to assist you, visit my site!
www.jerianne.rnohomes.com
We met again this morning to discuss ways that we can build on the team's strengths. We'll be doing a group video - in front of our new Reno offices - as well as videos for each of our own websites. If you're looking for a great agent to help with the sale or purchase of a home check us out. If you're interested in learning a bit more about me and how I'd love to assist you, visit my site!
www.jerianne.rnohomes.com
Friday, December 14, 2012
The List
I keep a To Do list and today's is full!
If I can get an appointment my clients are signing on a house they are selling. There is a KW Cares fundraiser in our Reno office at noon. It is a chili cookoff which I would have loved to participate in, but am going to spend every free minute today making tamales for a dinner party we are hosting. Grateful today for a kitchen with so much counter space. I've made tamales in a kitchen with 1/8th the space this one has. It can be done, but isn't nearly as much fun!
We ran last night and a couple of nights ago. 5.8 miles and 7.1 miles respectively. For the past month I've done the large majority of my running on the treadmill. Being out on the road has triggered a bit of sciatic pain so I get to limp around while selling real estate and making tamales. My brother Marvin has the right attitude about pain...it's good to feel some once in awhile so you can appreciate all the times that you don't feel it.
The tamales recipe is quite an ordeal so instead of trying to sort out the details I recommend you buy a good cookbook (Tamales 101 by Alice Guadalupe Tapp is the one I swear by) and just jump in. Read all the instructions first. There are a number of steps and you can really streamline the process by planning ahead.
So that covers real estate, a bit o' running and recipes. As for baseball, I'm unable to turn up any definitive info about the negotiations between the City of Reno and the Reno Aces. Here's the most recent article I was able to find: http://www.rgj.com/article/20121116/NEWS/311160012/What-s-deck-Reno-Aces-deal- If you see or hear anything, please share it with me!
www.jerianne.rnohomes.com
If I can get an appointment my clients are signing on a house they are selling. There is a KW Cares fundraiser in our Reno office at noon. It is a chili cookoff which I would have loved to participate in, but am going to spend every free minute today making tamales for a dinner party we are hosting. Grateful today for a kitchen with so much counter space. I've made tamales in a kitchen with 1/8th the space this one has. It can be done, but isn't nearly as much fun!
We ran last night and a couple of nights ago. 5.8 miles and 7.1 miles respectively. For the past month I've done the large majority of my running on the treadmill. Being out on the road has triggered a bit of sciatic pain so I get to limp around while selling real estate and making tamales. My brother Marvin has the right attitude about pain...it's good to feel some once in awhile so you can appreciate all the times that you don't feel it.
The tamales recipe is quite an ordeal so instead of trying to sort out the details I recommend you buy a good cookbook (Tamales 101 by Alice Guadalupe Tapp is the one I swear by) and just jump in. Read all the instructions first. There are a number of steps and you can really streamline the process by planning ahead.
So that covers real estate, a bit o' running and recipes. As for baseball, I'm unable to turn up any definitive info about the negotiations between the City of Reno and the Reno Aces. Here's the most recent article I was able to find: http://www.rgj.com/article/20121116/NEWS/311160012/What-s-deck-Reno-Aces-deal- If you see or hear anything, please share it with me!
www.jerianne.rnohomes.com
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Free Souls
My post title sounds like some sort of demonic ad on Craigslist! "Free souls! Moving to smaller apartment and don't have room. You must pick up. Bring help...too heavy to lift alone!" And, to be honest, my post doesn't really have anything to do with homes, running, recipes or baseball. But I stumbled across this picture on Facebook this morning (it WAS posted on a motivational site for runners so that should count for something) and it made me smile.
I smiled, not just because the picture is at such odds with the imagery I've gotten while reading Bukowski, but because the words are so true. As Todd and I were walking through the grocery store last night we were passed by a girl of about 9. At first glance she reminded me a little of Jodie Foster from the Freaky Friday movie. On a second glance she reminded me a LOT of Jodie Foster from the Freaky Friday movie. She was slim, her blond hair cut in a bob, her nose freckled, she was wearing a faux leather jacket, black leggings torn at the knee, and tennis shoes. She walked with such a casual confidence you couldn't help but notice her. And if that image didn't make you smile, the fact that she was whistling a jaunty little tune certainly would. I turned to Todd and saw a mirror image of the dopey grin I felt on my own face. A free soul if ever there was one.
www.jerianne.rnohomes.com
I smiled, not just because the picture is at such odds with the imagery I've gotten while reading Bukowski, but because the words are so true. As Todd and I were walking through the grocery store last night we were passed by a girl of about 9. At first glance she reminded me a little of Jodie Foster from the Freaky Friday movie. On a second glance she reminded me a LOT of Jodie Foster from the Freaky Friday movie. She was slim, her blond hair cut in a bob, her nose freckled, she was wearing a faux leather jacket, black leggings torn at the knee, and tennis shoes. She walked with such a casual confidence you couldn't help but notice her. And if that image didn't make you smile, the fact that she was whistling a jaunty little tune certainly would. I turned to Todd and saw a mirror image of the dopey grin I felt on my own face. A free soul if ever there was one.
www.jerianne.rnohomes.com
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Hats off
Today I want to take my hat off to a couple of other bloggers.
The first belongs to one of my girlfriends, Jamie Guier, a fellow Oregonian-transplanted-to-Reno/Sparks-and-turned-realtor. At a party last night she mentioned that she had made a quick trip to Oregon to see family. Is it sad that the part of her story that really caught my attention was the mention of homemade chicken noodle soup? She has graciously agreed to guest blog that recipe for me some time in the coming weeks. In the meantime you can get a taste of Jamie's passion for real estate by reading her blog: http://reno-nv-homes.blogspot.com/
The other blog is one I stumbled across while looking for running and riding events in the Reno area. This blog, http://ridinginreno.blogspot.com/, has been a great motivator for me to get on my bike trainer as a cross training exercise. Turns out the guy that writes this blog is a guy my husband knows because he offers training in mining applications. Small world.
So check out these blogs and check back soon for Jamie's mom's chicken soup recipe!
www.jerianne.rnohomes.com
The first belongs to one of my girlfriends, Jamie Guier, a fellow Oregonian-transplanted-to-Reno/Sparks-and-turned-realtor. At a party last night she mentioned that she had made a quick trip to Oregon to see family. Is it sad that the part of her story that really caught my attention was the mention of homemade chicken noodle soup? She has graciously agreed to guest blog that recipe for me some time in the coming weeks. In the meantime you can get a taste of Jamie's passion for real estate by reading her blog: http://reno-nv-homes.blogspot.com/
The other blog is one I stumbled across while looking for running and riding events in the Reno area. This blog, http://ridinginreno.blogspot.com/, has been a great motivator for me to get on my bike trainer as a cross training exercise. Turns out the guy that writes this blog is a guy my husband knows because he offers training in mining applications. Small world.
So check out these blogs and check back soon for Jamie's mom's chicken soup recipe!
www.jerianne.rnohomes.com
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