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Facebook Took Me Away for Awhile . . .

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with MAINE HOME REALTY Lic# BR916095

Facebook Took Me Away for Awhile . . . Let's face it, when you are F--ty-something, you can only absorb so much technology, social networking, and computer "stuff" at one time - - so with all the chatter about Web2.0, and repeatedly being asked "Are you on Facebook?" I finally took the plunge and signed on - - - being a sociology major back in college, I find this phenom fascinating.  I haven't figured it all out yet, but enough to now be able to let it take me away momentarily each day, rather than for hours.

Now, I let Facebook Take Me Away each morning and maybe again in the afternoon - - I take a quick peek to see what friends and family are up to - - even teenage children of friends and college bound nieces and nephews will "friend" you - - - who knew?  Pre-fb, I would lose track of this younger set in between our iinfrequent visits but now I don't have to.  I do try to keep in mind that commercial on TV where the network guy points out "Other people can see that, you know . . . " 

And, I do try to keep my Facebook postings more social, but hey, my work is a big part of what I do and by its very nature, a very social profession - - so yes, I have put some real estate stuff in there, too.  It is what I am as well as what I do and what drives me to do other things, as well.

My last Active Rain post before today was almost 2 months ago (it is still relevant, however - - - Now you only have 94 days to close to be eligible for the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit) and I really am going to get back to posting here, but you have to understand . . . Facebook Took Me Away for Awhile!

If you need info about Maine or Maine Real Estate, you now have one more place to find me

 

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Terry Driscoll, REALTOR, Broker, Owner

MAINE HOME REALTY  .  122 FRONT STREET  .  BATH, ME  04530

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Comments(9)

Charlie Ragonesi
AllMountainRealty.com - Big Canoe, GA
Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros

We have a lot of family on face book but I just cannot get into it. Between rain and flickr I feel netted ou

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Aug 27, 2009 12:34 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Facebook may be more fun but you will make more money on ActiveRain. Localisms work because they attract buyers. Best wishes for continued success!

Aug 27, 2009 12:40 AM
Chip Jefferson
Gibbs Realty and Auction Company - Columbia, SC

We all have to chose the best place for us to spend our limited time. I chose AR as the SEO is unbeatable. I still play of FB.

Aug 27, 2009 12:41 AM
TERRY DRISCOLL
MAINE HOME REALTY - Bath, ME
REALTOR - Buy or Sell in Any Season!

Charlie -  Netted Out - - that's a good term for what I was!  I wish I had more family on facebook - - we have no relatives in Maine but now I'm linked to the ones in VA, TX and IL and I find out little things about lives that I would not have otherwise!

Roy -  As usual, I guess it's about balance - what's the point of having the money if you're not having fun?  All work and no play . . . . don't cha know!

Laura - Unbeatable SEO on AR - - You are so right!  I'm happy you find time to play!

 

 

 

Aug 27, 2009 01:13 AM
Tom Boos
Sine & Monaghan Realtors, Real Living - Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Providing the very best of service to Sellers and

Facebook can be addicting, for sure.  Initially, I spent at least an hour each day on the site, but eventually I was able to "tear-myself-away" and move on to more important tasks.

Aug 27, 2009 01:39 AM
TERRY DRISCOLL
MAINE HOME REALTY - Bath, ME
REALTOR - Buy or Sell in Any Season!

Tom --  See, I think that's where I am now - - able to tear myself away - - right back to AR, which is also addictive, for sure!

Aug 27, 2009 02:08 AM
Steve Merson 512 412 1621
Keller Williams Realty - Austin, TX
CNE, e-PRO

Between AR and Facebook I can easily spend hours on here before I know it!!!

Aug 27, 2009 05:57 AM
Barbara Hershey
Bath, ME
Realtor, Maine Real Estate

Hi Terry!  I too joined Facebook and immediately became hooked on it! SO hooked that I spent a lot of time monitoring what my friend from 3rd grade was eating for lunch and whether or not my great aunt watered her garden that day.  As a result, I neglected to blog on AR! Now I'm back and ready to dive back in to blogging...thanks for the motivation! :)

Aug 30, 2009 12:16 AM
TERRY DRISCOLL
MAINE HOME REALTY - Bath, ME
REALTOR - Buy or Sell in Any Season!

Steve -  I know!  Darned if that didn't happen to me just this morning.  One thing leads to another . . . . and before you know it, poof! 2 hours have disappeared.

Barb - I'm heading right over to your blog to see what you're up to!

 

Aug 31, 2009 05:29 AM