100,000 points...I started blogging here on AR in November of 2007.. 83 associations later, 73 subscribers, 126 posts here I am. WHEW!!! How did I get here???
Two featured posts...At first I strived for the "FEATURE"...what would the AR gods want to hear, read, know about that was feature worthy? Well Rich kindly nudged me one day and said, just go for content and enjoy the writing and the experience and don't worry about the feature. A funny thing happened. I did that, and found friendships, fun, lots of good reading, great advice on every possible topic, reasons to donate to causes, fights to join for the greater good, and real estate and staging issues to talk about, contribute to and participate in.
Some were just darn fun like the dancing analogy to real estate http://activerain.com/blogsview/757647/DO-YOU-CHA-CHA-WHEN-YOUR-CLIENTS-HIP-HOP
Some were newfound causes and awareness posts http://activerain.com/blogsview/713966/How-many-aluminum-cans-106000-every-30-seconds
Some were educational in nature for consumers that would help them make decisions http://activerain.com/blogsview/590602/Why-trade-my-dirty-carpet-for-your-dirty-carpet-A-little-bit-of-history
Some were a little controversial or shocking in nature http://activerain.com/blogsview/396957/This-may-be-why-Realtors-dont-want-you-talking-to-their-clients
All in all, would I change a word??? Well maybe one or two. But the richness of AR is the people. THANKS all for reading, commenting and being here for me to chat with when I needed an ear. My pleasure to contribute the same for you at a time when you might have wanted that same thing.
Here's to 200,000...See you all - late night on AR...Fondly (and you know who you are)...Terrylynn
Congratulations, Terrylynn! It's takes some dedication to hit the 100K mark and it seems you've done it with style. :)
Congrats Terrylynn! I for one always enjoy reading and learning from your posts. Looking forward to your 200,000 milestone! :)
Terrylynn ~ Congratulations! Your posts are always food for thought and it's always a pleasure to see your comment on one of my posts. Onward to 200,000!
Congratulations Terrylynn! Many more to come I am sure :)
Congrats TerryLynn, well deserved kudos!
Jesse and Clifton, THANKS and you've been faithful readers and contributors here for almost that whole time I've been on. I've enjoyed your comments and wisdom too.
Michele, ok then, one word at a time. Just one word...one post...one thought...oh my.
Thanks for the congrats.
Kathy, LOVE the new photo you are using...very friendly. Thanks for commenting, I always look forward to your comments too...oh a mutual admiration society. AH HAH.
Welcome to the 100 K club Terrylynn! It takes dedication to your blog to reach this milestone and with all the other things you do that's quite an accomplishment. See you at the 200 mark (and along the way too ;-)
Wendy, Wendy, love your smile...thanks for the virtual hug...T
You're such a great contributor. Are you sure you only have 100K?? I would double check that! In all seriousness, congratulations, Terrylynn!
Kathy
Terrylynn, Congrats on your 100,000, It is hard to believe, I'm working on getting close to 62,000. I have always enjoyed your posts and comments. You are a true jewel to the industry! Keep on postin!
Kathy, thanks, guess I just talk alot, or seem like I talk alot...thanks. t
Donna, you just keep at it girl, you've done well for the time you've been here. And I've learned so much from you too. It is always good to have a different perspective and you are honest and forthcoming with your comments and questions and it helps us all learn. THANKS for being you and being here. It's one of the reasons I'm here.
You have been very educational with your posts for stagers and real estate agents...keep on keeping on, 200K is just around the corner.
Wow! How did I miss a few of those posts you linked to? Great stuff, and CONGRATULATIONS! I just had this conversation with a relative newbie, about how it's not about the pts... but we keep coming BACK...
Congratulations on a new little icon under your photo! We all love our badges don't we! You've been a great contribution to the quality we can find here on activerain -- thanks for being so generous with your expertise!
Terrylynn - You are an inspiration! I have a hard time fitting everything in, I don't know how you do it! I appreciate your posts and look forward to your input! Keep up the good work!
Cindy, thanks for the encouragement. It's like a diet, you just do one thing at a time and whala you are there...200,000 here we come.
Cheryl, yes we certainly do keep coming back. I think the points are not the whole reason, although we are probably just competitive in nature...all type AAA...thanks for the comment.
Margaret, you are so kind. THANKS for reading. I am just glad that the things I write resonate with someone out there. It's validating and I really just like helping someone else have an easier time along the road. It's very rewarding when they say something I said helped them make a stride and saved them some angst or time or money.
Lisa, oh me too. Sometimes you see my posts at 2 am...I just have so much to do and say that I'm on a roll. I try to take one day a week off from all of it. Not always too successful, but try for balance (I am actually always striving for balance.)...thanks for the kind words.