8 Random Facts about Anna Baron

I have been tagged by Kathie Thomas so here I go with 8 random facts about me.

1. When I was 23 a programmer friend of mine, Terry Ogletree who is as eccentric of an individual as you'll ever meet, tried to convince me to start my own business working from home as a secretary. It was 1992 - I laughed in his face and hugged him for having so much confidence in my skills - at that time, I didn't have that confidence. Geesh, Terry was on to it way back then and I didn't have the vision until 5 years later.... I miss you Terry - wherever you are.

2. My VA business began when a former employer (Big 5 Accounting Firm) begged me to come back to work for them to head a new department as the lead secretary. I refused, I had just given birth to Alison and was for once in my life going to be a stay at home mom. They decided to start sending me work by e-mail and without putting much work into it, my VA business was born.

3. I stumbled in to the real estate niche when an agent called me one day to see if I could do a flyer for her...my passion for supporting the real estate industry came from that one lead. Thank you Kathy Drewien!

4. Kim Hughes is probably one of my best friends ever. She called me about 7 years ago wanting to know how to be a VA. I wasn't a coach back then, but I did take the time to talk to her and the friendship grew from there. We've cried together, we've laughed together and she is truly a great friend. She's now one of the premier Real Estate VAs in the business and I couldn't be prouder of her. We're going to meet for the first time ever in November when we travel to NAR for IREAA.

5. Growing up, I was always protective of my little brother Ethan who was 5 years younger than me. I beat up the kids on the block when they hurt him. Mom said one time that I yelled "That's my punching bag not yours!" LOL My brother joined the Army and during Ranger training he outlasted all the others there...his Drill Sargeants asked him in front of everyone "What makes you so strong Graves?" to which he replied "My sister sir!" :) My brother has been in the military for 10 years now, serving in Kuwait and he just returned from Afghanistan in May. His platoon lost no soldiers during his tour as a Platoon Sargeant.... Hooah Ranger Graves - you're my hero and I love you!

6. I reunited last year with my 22 year old daughter that I gave up for adoption when I was 15 - it was the best day in my entire life. Without arranging it, the day we reunited we both wore orange colored tops - how crazy is that? :) Her name is Mariah, but I named her Jessica Christie when she was born. We look just alike and she too grew up in the Dallas area. We talk daily and have a fablous relationship. Thank you God.

7. I have 3 other children, Amber 20, Alison 9 1/2 and Calvin 4. I feel like I've been raising children all my life! LOL I swear if I had a boy first, I never would have had any other kids - boys are crazy!

8. I met my husband (2nd marriage) shooting pool at a tournament. I hooked him with my bank shot and those skin tight jeans and boots. We've both been to nationals in Vegas and I've been in 4 billiards magazines. We're good, but he's the shark, seriously, don't ever bet money when you're playing "Bad Brad" cause he'll take it! My first business computer that was hand built cost almost $3,000 and he won that in one night from Cowboy Randy. Thanks Brad - and I love you! We just celebrated 10 years in July! *woot*

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