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Issue 47 - May 2015
In this issue
Dear Family and Friends, (by Mary Jane)  

 

It's my turn to write something for what is happening in our lives.  Lots of great things are going on.  We are both continuing our weight loss journey.  This is the one and only time, I have found it easy and convenient to lose weight.  I am having so much fun wearing clothes again.  Looking in the mirror is no longer to be dreaded!  I only wish I had found this years ago!

 

Our family takes a vacation to Maine every year and we are all looking forward to the yearly traditions.  We get to swim and boat at the lake and get as much family out there as possible.  We also love to go to the ice cream shop in town, almost every day!  Yes, even with the weight loss journey, I plan to have Ice cream.  I used to kid around that ice cream was really the reason I went on vacation anyway.  They have the best ice cream I've ever had. 

 

We also love the gathering around the campfire in the evenings and roasting marshmallows, telling stories, and just talking.  I can hardly wait!  I have read that "they" (whoever they are), have done studies and found that people are as happy anticipating their vacation as when they are on vacation.  I believe it!  So everyone out there, plan on some special event, even if it is only a day you can get away, the anticipation will lift your mood and help you feel happier!

 

Where do you want to go?  What do you want to do?  Make the plan, set the date and enjoy every minute of anticipation as well as every minute of your special time!  Maybe that is why all the gurus tell us to visualize what we want, it not only helps us plan and accomplish more, it gives us a great feeling!

 

New healthy us accountability report:  We are continuing our weight release program.  As of 5/29/15 Kevin has released 70 pounds and I have released 37.  We feel terrific and look better too!

 

Quote of the Month:  "So often Times it happens that we live our lives in chains, and we never even know we have the key."  - Eagles, Already Gone 1974

 

Kevin selected this quote for the nostalgic value and because of the truth it speaks.  What we have discovered the last few years is that we have been living our lives in chains with self-imposed limitations.  The keys to make the changes in our lives and get rid of these chains were always available however, we couldn't always see them.  Do you understand the chains you are living with (we all have them) and how to get rid of them?

  

Live an Amazing Life!   Mary Jane and Kevin

Education Corner

(By Mary Jane)

    

Just Do It!

 

I finished my last day of long term subbing at the middle school and I have big plans to work the business during the summer!!

 

Kevin is going strong, making calls and introducing people to Legalshield and IDShield.  These are really great services even if everyone doesn't see it.  They will when they need it.

 

I am so impressed with his example to me of putting one foot in front of the other and just doing it.  So that is how I am going to reach my goal, I am just going to DO IT!

 

Here is an inspirational 18 minute video on leadership and success by Art Williams that we recently watched.  You want to be successful?  Learn from this video. Clink this link to view it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acXGkGUrf4Q .   It has funny moments too.

 

Art Williams has so many great points in this speech, some of the points he makes are:  

  • Get excited, a winner will stay excited however long it takes to win. 
  • You must be a dreamer, you must have a dream.  Know your why.  It been said that a person that knows their why will often outperform the person who knows how. 
  • You have to feel good about yourself. 
  • Never say "I can't!"  Never say it. You may not have figured out how yet, but you can do it.   
  • You've gotta stand for something! 
  • You have to make a total commitment.  This gives you that little extra bit of courage to keep going.
  • I believe desire and will to win is everything! 
  • You've gotta be a leader!
  • You have to treat people good!
  • Winners DO IT! 

What a great speech.  There is so much more in it, this is just a teaser!


If you only have a few minutes just watch last few minutes, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU7Y6HiLXto, then watch the whole thing when you have more time.  

It is so worth the time.  DO IT!!

Industry News  

(by Kevin

  

Micro-Unit Apartments on the Rise

 

What is a Micro Apartment?  As you might expect these are smaller apartments 300 - 500 square feet.  Small yes, however, the millennial generation and others, like to live close to where they work, shop, and find entertainment.  After driving in DC traffic for so many years I can certainly understand avoiding the traffic.  

 

I also understand the desire for simpler living.

 

Seattle has 780 micro-housing units recently cleared for occupancy and another 1,598 units in the pipeline.  

 

Regular apartments are getting smaller too.  Rental properties built during the 2012-2013 time frame had an average unit size of 950 sq. ft.  This is down nearly 50 sq. ft. from the average recorded in the previous cycle.

 

To read the R. Byron Carlock Jr. article click here.

Projects and Opportunities 
  • LegalShield just announced their new IDShield products that offer more benefits at lower prices.  Check it out by clicking on the LegalShield logo below.

  • We have decided to sell our 11 unit mobile home park in Virginia.  It is approved for 12 units.  Please contact us if you are interested.

  • 8% - 20+% ROI: We are continuing to locate used mobile homes, set them up in one of our Manufacture Housing Communities, and sell/rent them.  If you have between $15,000 and $20,000 you want working harder for you then this could be the right opportunity for you.

We will do all the work and can manage the home for you totally turn key or you can place one of your homes in our community and manage it yourself.  We are very flexible with these opportunities.  

 

We only do 3 of these per month so let us know your interest as soon as possible so we can more fully explain the  process and get your name on the list.

 

Did you know that you can invest in real estate from your IRA or other retirement account?  You can also use your stock portfolio to invest without ever selling your stock? (Think leverage, leverage, leverage!).  These investment secrets aren't well known but they are perfectly legal.  Contact us and/or click on this Investment Secret link to learn more. 

 

Kevin Driscoll &| Mary Jane Driscoll, Independent Associates 

Visit Our Website Today!

 

Laughs and Interesting Stuff 

(Kevin and Mary Jane)

 

 

Be Careful What You Say


 

John and his buddy Sam were out in the woods hunting.

 

As they climbed over a downed tree John slipped, fell, and hit his head on a rock.

 

John wasn't moving so Sam was getting pretty worried and called 911.

 

John: "My buddy has fallen and I think he's dead!"

 

911 Operator: "Calm down sir.  I'm sure I can help you.  The first thing we need to do is make sure he's dead."

 

Blam - the operator heard a gunshot in her headset

 

John: "Ok, what do I do next?"

 

 

On Aging


Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.  This is so true.  I love to hear them say "you don't look that old." 
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The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for. 
(Mostly because we forgot why we were waiting in line in the first place!!)

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Some people try to turn back their odometers.  Not me!  I want people to know why I look this way.   I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved. 

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One of the many things no one tells you about aging  is that it is such a nice change from being young. 

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First you forget names, then you forget faces.   Then you forget to pull up your zipper...  it's worse when you forget to pull it down. 

 

 

Look for their Wives

 

Two guys, one old, one young, are pushing their carts around Walmart when they collide.  

 

The old guy says to the young guy, "Sorry about that.  I'm looking for my wife, and I guess I wasn't paying attention to where I was going." 

 

The young guy says, "That's OK, it's a coincidence.  I'm looking for my wife, too.  I can't find her and I'm getting a little desperate." 

 

The old guy says, "Well, maybe I can help you find her...  what does she look like?" 

 

The young guy says, "Well, she is 27 yrs. old, tall, with red hair, blue eyes, well developed, not wearing a bra, long legs, and is wearing short shorts. 


"What does your wife look like?"  To which the old guy says, "Doesn't matter, --- let's look for yours."

 

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Keep On Smiling!

(so people will wonder what your up to AND its contagious) 

 

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