Friday, November 13, 2009

November 13, 2009. San Diego, Ca. Convention.

Ten years ago we were learning all about digital cameras, now I have been listening and learning all about social networking. It is all very exciting. My goals at the National Realtors Convention are to try to find the trends in the industry and to determine the daily habits of agents leading to success that we may have over looked. Fourteen of us from the Bethesda Gateway office have come to the convention, so even though any one person could never attend every class, by trying to have each of us go to separate courses, we are able to cover a lot of information, which we share over drinks every evening. We work hard but we have a good time.

San Diego is supposed to the most livable city in the U.S. Certainly, the climate is wonderful and of course the Pacific is right in front of the city with the mountains close behind. It is hard to beat the city for attending a convention. The airport is close to town and takes ten dollars to get to the hotel from the airport. By the time you have driven past the cruise ships and the marinas any stress has been removed. The Convention Center is two short blocks from our hotel so our life is easy. Last evening we three, Phyllis, Suzanne and I, wandered around the Gas lamp area which is the historic part of the city, finally settling on The Blue Point restaurant for dinner. Damian had recommended the restaurant to Suzanne, which turned out to be excellent. Elley joined us for dinner. It was a fine time to begin our convention.

Tonight I will host a cocktail party at The Alltitude Bar, on outside facility on the 22nd floor overlooking the water and the city. Our group from Bethesda will meet and greet and share. You can be certain that we will enjoy!!

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