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Monday, December 11, 2006

We are craving community...

Sometimes I feel like the internet is the best invention for "waste of time". For three days I had my new nephew in my home which increased my herd of little boys to three. For three days I didn't check my email, post comments anywhere, or even turn on the computer. Can you believe it? When was the last time you spent 72 hours in your home without turning on the computer? Having a little one that eats every two hours, around the clock, will do that to you.

When I took a breath on Saturday morning for the first time, I initially felt proud of all that I had accomplished by not spending 2-3 hours a day on the computer. Then, I realized that I also had not had an adult conversation and might have forgotten how to talk in complete sentences. This wasn't good since I had to meet a new client in a matter of minutes.

As I eased back into computer-land, it hit me strongly that the internet community is another avenue for a sense of community in our lives. I love having virtual friends that I can get to know on my own time and in my own way, I'm also constantly wondering about the fact that they don't really know me, they know virtual me.

I think as a society we are craving social connection. That's how I found my passion for this niche, Family Real Estate and finding Family Friendly Neighborhoods. I can find anyone a good house. But can I find them a neighborhood where they'll actually know their neighbors, where their kids can play outside the way we did growing up? Can I find them a community they can be invested in and that will invest in them? I sure hope so. Because a virtual community can't hold your baby for a minute so you can pee alone.

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Elena Thurston, Family Realtor @ 4:24 PM
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I love the concept of family friendly real estate...I couldn't agree more. I would love to find neighborhoods like you described.
I also wanted to thank you for your comments on my blog. I do appreciate them.
# posted by Blogger Mama of 2 : 11:07 AM
 
Elena - you might be interested in a book that's just come out, titled "Craving Community: The New American Dream." Basically, it's about how where we live can aid us in creating connection. Check it out at http://tinyurl.com/39zkpb - it's got a few sections on your part of the world.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 3:52 PM
 
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Name: Elena Thurston, Family Realtor
Home: Gilbert, Arizona, United States
About Me: My passion is Family Real Estate. Families need more than just a nice house, they need a neighborhood and community where they can give and receive a feeling of home. I am one of the rare Arizona natives. I received my bachelors degree at Arizona State University and my real estate license at Arizona School of Real Estate and Business.
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