Thursday, July 21, 2011

It's hot....but still I need sleeves.....

We are in the middle of a heat wave - 5 days in the 90s, with a heat index over 110 degrees on most days.  AND it doesn't look like it's going to end in the foreseeable future.  SO - what is a Realtor to do?

You may wonder, why would I, as a Realtor, be all that concerned?  It's not like I'm standing on black-top or cooking in a commercial kitchen or anything...RIGHT?  Well, yes, you're right - it could be worse.  But, you have to remember, I walk in and out of homes - and a good portion of them don't have A/C, due to foreclosure, etc.  At the same time, I have to look like a professional.  Again, so what is a Realtor to do?

So, in my free time, like I have any, I decided to do a little shopping to see if there would be anything that would work.  Let's just say, I understand that I'm not 18 anymore, nor do I want to be.  But, I'm not 81, either!  And, yes, I'm not the size of an 18 year old, but that doesn't mean that I want to wear large print mu mu's!!!!  I was amazed at the choices of clothing that I ran into!  Choices meaning, not so much - unless I would like to wear 500 different styles of TANK TOPS!?  Now, that's not all that professional, is it?  The lady working at the store mentioned that I could wear a shrug or top over it.  I guess she's right, but then I am back where I started with the heat and layering clothing, aren't I?  I'm sure that some women can pull off the sleeveless blouses, dresses, etc.  Michelle Obama does it nicely - but, have you seen the guns on that woman?  Yeah, mine aren't that impressive.  Needless to say, I'm a little self conscious about my arms.  But, why is it that I really don't have much of a choice in fashion today?  I need to be presentable and have the ability to stay 'current' without looking like a fool trying to be younger than I am OR much older. 

What's a Realtor to do?

Well, this was a little off topic - but, until next time, In This Market....

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