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The World's Fastest Diet - Gonna MEET Rainers in 6 Days!

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Mortgage and Lending with Equity Resources NMLS 67179 Licensed in NC

I could wear a paper bag on my head!Next week Activerain is holding it's first Virtual Rain Camp - and with that event, they suggested local Ambassadors organize opportunities for the "Community" to meet IRL (in real life).  So far, there are over 42 "Meet Ups," "Tweet ups,"  "Active Ups," Planned.  The one here in the Triangle will be at a Local Winery, which I personally think will be cool. 

Being a GIRL, I've obviously been thinking ahead about this opportunity to meet my fellow Rainers - I mean:

HOW AM I GOING TO LOSE 20 POUNDS IN 6 Days!?

So maybe nobody else has this feeling that their profile picture is WAAAAYYYY more flattering than they look IRL.  It could just be me... I recently got my haircut, and I know I need a new profile picture - but if I change it NOW - then someone might recognize me when I go the the "Active UP" next week! (Can you hear the "Excuse-itise" creeping in?")

I was thinking last night that I could leave my picture like it is, and THEN I could just tell everybody that I'm NEW to Activerain!  Then I woke up - and realized that because I've organized REBarCamp in our area for the last three years, a lot of the people here can already pick me out in a line up!  LOL!  Maybe the World's Fastest Diet isn't necessary, in order to go...then I started thinking, Oh No!

WHAT AM I GOING TO WEAR? 

Since it's a VIRTUAL Rain Camp, it doesn't matter - I can just sit in front of my screen in my PJ's and my puppy, Lucky will curl up by my feet, and we'll be happy all day... but if I go to the ACTIVE UP, then I'll have to figure out what to wear!  In reality, I'm bound to have ONE THING that won't look too bad... Right?  I'm going to see people I interact with (for the most part) virtually.  That means ANYTHING I wear could be new, and they wouldn't know!

 Maybe I NEED a SPRAY TAN!

Oh wait, we did that at RETSO (Patty Keller, Debe Maxwell, Elizabeth Cooper Golden, Ann Allen, Connie Harvey, Laurie Davis, Lisa Archer,)! I know it's the end of summer - but I really don't have a great tan, so maybe over this long weekend I'll remember to get in the sun and I can be a little more "glowing,"

MY POINT IS...

There's really NO EXCUSE for NOT going to the local MEET-UP, TWEET-UP, ACTIVE-UP in your area!  Yeah, we're all in the business.  Yes, we are online looking for the same customer (sorta) - and we're using the same tools (AR)... but this is ACTIVE-FREAKING-RAIN, and THIS group of people is different from any other group, because of the Go Givers.  If you are having problems getting your posts seen, if you want to know if Activerain really works, if you have questions about getting more fans on Facebook - or if you want to know how someone else is dealing with Appraisal issues - talk to your Activerain Friends.  Come meet us in Raleigh.

(All of the other places Rainers Are Meeting!)

Activerain only has 1000 connections open for Virtual RainCamp.  I've got a training room for 30 people in the Triangle - if you want to MEET and "Experience" the Virtual Camp together... LMK.  Eleanor Thorne @isellmoney call or txt 919-649-5057 Be There or Be Square! LOL!

Comments (46)

Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Eleanor -- Oh, boy, now you gave me something to obsess about. Just came back from eating a huge dinner and I have two parties this weekend. Let's see, by Wednesday, I'll probably gain 10 lbs.  hey...whatever....  Have fun at your meetup!  I'm really looking forward to mine in CT!

Sep 02, 2011 02:58 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Eleanor I have as little time as you do. But I am definitely going to try and make it out to the one or two of the three meetups out in VA this week. Its always good to interact with my fellow Active Rainers.

Sep 02, 2011 03:40 PM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Eleanor - I can't wait.  I'm really looking forward to the Meet Up next week and hoping to "meet" a few friends.

Sep 02, 2011 04:16 PM
Cindy Westfall
Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR
ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hi Eleanor, OMG, you are in my brain!! I have been thinking the same thing this past week and finally said to myself today.."well girl..you is what you is" I think I actually gained a couple this past week..grrr. I know all of those thoughts will be put aside as soon as I meet my fellow Portland rainers next week. I'm excited! Thanks for putting in some really great words the thoughts I have had as well.

Sep 02, 2011 04:28 PM
Janet Jones
Just Your Style Interiors, LLC - Kihei, HI
Home Staging, Interior Redesign Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Hi Eleanor--this is just too funny.  If I lost 20 pounds I would have nothing to wear.  I decided to let it all go--go gray, forgo the facelift and live with the extra weight.  Good thing clients love what I do and I'm not getting called to be on the cover of Vogue. 

Sep 02, 2011 05:04 PM
Susan Goulding
Crown Key Realty, Inc; Tracy & Mountain House Sales and Property Management - Tracy, CA
Northern CA - Tracy & Mountain House Real Estate

I'm buying a maternity dress and telling everyone I'm pregnant.  They've never seen me before probably won't see me again.... it's the Brad Paisley song - better Online....

Sep 02, 2011 06:15 PM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Eleanor... this is a great post.  And it surely deserves to be Featured, and given the Gold Star.  I have two things to say, here:

Susan... funny you should mention that.  Much of my "current" wardrobe comes from Motherhood Maternity.  I look like I am six months pregnant, and they DO have some pretty cute stuff.  I also get lots of doors opened for me, now.  LOL.

Eleanor:  Question:  IF... Lady Gaga were a member of Active Rain... would she be planning a "Meat Up ?"  Also... see my above comment to Susan.  Why lose weight when all you have to do is shop at Motherhood Maternity ?

Sep 03, 2011 03:24 AM
Gerard Gilbers
Higher Authority Markeing - Asheboro, NC
Your Marketing Master

As long as you are healthy then don't worry about it! If it is affecting your health then do it for your health and not for the strangers or friends. Do they have a Fatherhood Maternity? :)

Sep 03, 2011 04:02 AM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

That's funny....boy I've felt this before. Like on Facebook....boy those are all good pictures, believe me. Have a great time!!!

Sep 03, 2011 04:37 AM
Lee & Pamela St. Peter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC
Making Connections to Success in Real Estate
Hi El, Just took a minute to log on and saw your fun post!! I can't wait to see your hair-cut!! Me too in need of a new profile pic.... You'd think with a son for a photographer that this would be easy right? NOT! See you next week!
Sep 03, 2011 05:59 AM
Bill Reddington
Re/max By The Sea - Destin, FL
Destin Florida Real Estate

It is what it is. Too old to worry about it...

Sep 03, 2011 06:50 AM
Kathy Schowe
California Lifestyle Realty - La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, California 760-333-8886

You are worrying too much--- most people are so into what they look like, that they don't notice what other people look like!  I am working to become an Ambassador... I would love to host or put together a meet-up here in the Palm Springs area!  Kathy

Sep 03, 2011 08:41 AM
Dianne Goode
Raleigh Cary Realty - Raleigh, NC
Realtor/Broker

LOL I'm looking forward to meeting you next week  : )

Sep 03, 2011 04:05 PM
DeeDee Riley
Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA
Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Eleanor,

This was really a fun read.  I'm so excited to go to our meet up here in the Sacramento area.  Not sure what I'm wearing either and I'm white also which is really bad for CA.  I guess that's an big sign that I work too much!:)

Sep 03, 2011 04:27 PM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTORĀ®
LOL! This was so cute! I have found that the personalities shine through. Most folks are just like they seem to be through their writing. Ie: Paula Hamilton is energetic, Teral McDowell is warm, and Patricia Feager is loving. It was like meeting long lost friends! Looking forward to it!
Sep 03, 2011 04:37 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTORĀ®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Very funny. Thanks for the laugh.  Looking forward to our Meet Up here in Scottsdale at KO's on Northsight!  Have fun at yours!

Sep 04, 2011 06:34 AM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

It's going to be a great learning experience.. maybe we should all come in our pj's!  It's a pajama party!

Sep 04, 2011 04:11 PM
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I heard a comedian on tv last night worrying about going to a class reunion . . .  she's put on a ton of weight and was looking sooooo much older . . .    it was her Kindergarten Class reunion!   LOL

Sep 06, 2011 02:16 AM
Frances C. Rokicki
Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT
Broker-Mentor,CRS

Eleanor, After reading your post, I came up with a new idea for the AR Gods.  How about a meet up during the Halloween Holiday Month?  Everyone could dress up for the Raincamp!  LOL!  Yup!  Too much time on my hands, today!   Wishing your much success with your AR Meetup:)

Fran

Sep 06, 2011 06:01 AM
Heather OnullSullivan Canney
HeatherO Inc. - Apex, NC

You are hilarious! I say go with "unapologetically imperfect" - it's a lot less pressure! Want a tshirt? LOL!

Sep 08, 2011 08:27 AM