There is an amazing story behind my move to Mason, though I'd be way too long winded to tell it here. I'll have to stick with the short web approved version...

Nearly 7 years ago, I had a strong desire to eliminate stress and get "back to basics." I left San Antonio and a wonderful RE/MAX group to relocate to this beautiful and charming, small, hill country town.

I really wanted my 3 daughters to enjoy a childhood much like my own, you know the one, where you jumped on your bike and rode to your friend's house and slept in tents in the backyard under the stars.

With a prayer and a deep breath, I walked away and into the unknown, leaving behind the noise, the busyness and the endless traffic jams. I gave up my costly Starbucks habit and traded it for Friday night football games and quietly reading on my back porch.

I now enjoy a peaceful life where I am always only minutes from where I need to be. I've taken up gardening and I've even learned to make a delicious pecan pie. I also enjoy, writing and playing music. Most importantly though, is the extra time that I've been able to spend with my family. Two are teenagers now and I still get teary eyed when I think of how the years have come and gone so quickly. For a city girl, it hasn't always been easy here. There's a lot that I've had to get used to and a lot that I just had to let go.

However, I truly believe that anything worth having, is worth fighting for. And for me, this is the good life. It is a quality of life that you cannot put a price on. Having been a realtor now for almost 17 years, I enjoy this job tremendously! I love to work with new people moving in to the community and enjoy making them feel welcome and "at home."

Whether it's Mason, or somewhere else, I encourage you to move in faith, take a chance and believe that the wonderful life you dream of is right around the corner!

Oh, yeah, I'm also a member of the Gillespie County Board of Realtors, the Texas Association of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors and the Multi-Million Dollar Club.