Last week, while I was flipping through comments on my posts, I noticed an unfamiliar name – Krista Fuchs from Exton, Pennsylvania (in Chester County).  Her comments were funny and made me laugh. 

So then I clicked on Krista's blog and started to read her posts.  They were funny and made me laugh!

I scrolled down and remembered when I was an Active Rain newbie, blogging my heart out, getting just a few comments here and there and feeling a little bit lonely.

Then I got an idea!

Each week, I’m going to look for newbie bloggers who are funny and make me laugh, or who are serious and make me think.  I decided to start with Krista.

Her most recent post, I Guess I was More Fabulous in High School, was both funny and goofily thought provoking.  And while reading it, I totally got that Krista is not one of those people who peaked for life during her senior year. 

Then, just under that, is How Do You Get Your Sellers to Change Things?   In this post, her graphics are definitely worth a click.  Krista!  I must have some of your fortune cookies! 

I think she’s getting the hang of this blogging thing!  Her posts are not too long or too short.  She has graphics that are clever and help to make her point.  In reading her posts, I could see a real progression as Krista found her "blogging voice".  I looked at her blog and it says, if my mother was moving to Chester County, Pennsylvania, this is who I'd want to help her find a house.

And, she's clearly a smart person!  Look at her profile!  Before real estate, she actually did medical research at some pretty impressive places, including Sloan-Kettering in New York.  

I’ve subscribed to Krista’s blog, and I’m looking forward to some good reads!  

Blog on, Krista!

 



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24
2007
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Howdy Patricia

Your a very good person for featuring this agent in your blog like this.

Have a good one
8:01am • #16
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Craig, Welcome back to blogging - I checked and noticed you took a little break - what are you doing?  Selling houses or something?  Just keep blogging!

Vera, you know, Margaret Woda was the first Rainer to introduce herself to me, and she remains one of my favorite people here.

And Ian, yes, now I have to figure out how to find all of you and then read your blogs!  

9:28am • #17
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Patrica, with so many blog to read this a great point to help the readers.
9:30am • #18
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John, lots of times, very long blogs make my eyes glaze over, but a good blog does need a little meat on its bones. 

Rhonda, this is a post each week that I won't have to think up a whole new idea for!  I love it!

And Meg, you inspired a little edit to the post - thanks for your suggestion to add something about Krista, and also what made her blogs special.

9:37am • #19
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Mark, Thanks for the comment!  This is also fun!

Katerina, I agree!  And with so many new people coming on, it'll be great to meet some of them.

And Krista, the guest of honor on this post!  You may be the only Newbie I write about who is totally surprised!  And that was part of the fun!

9:51am • #20
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Vicky, there's a lot of good stuff that doesn't get featured, and I still haven't totally figured that one out!   I'm sure that when I embark on this project, I'll likely miss some good ones. 

Linda, that's exactly how I found Krista - she wrote comments on a bunch of my posts and I checked her out.  That may be the one way to get people to read your stuff, by commenting on theirs.

And Rene, she deerved it.  How about that haircut?

9:59am • #21
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Patricia - great idea! I have read her posts before too! Thanks!
10:00am • #22
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Pat,

What a wonderful idea! And what a thoughtful way to do it. Maybe others will like this idea and do it also.
1:23pm • #23
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Patricia

You are so great to be thinking of doing this for others, I wish I had that boost as a newbie, keep up the good work and continue to bless other people.
1:53pm • #24
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Great idea, Patricia! As our community continues to grow by leaps and bounds, it can be tough for a new member to get noticed. Your reaching out gives them a hand up, and helps the rest of us discover more new talent in the Rain.
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Thanks, Patricia - I'm off to "meet" Krista, thanks to you!  She is a REALTOR in my area - thanks for the introduction!
2:54pm • #26
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Patricia - I have to agree with the others, that's a really good idea.  Thanks for sharing.  Looking forward to your other "picks".
4:49pm • #27
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Karen Anne, you are a total riot!  As long as the kneelers are thickly padded, it's fine!

Kay & Cheryl, it's like when you are a new real estate agent, you always remember the agents who were nice to you during those first awkward transactions!

And Dale, Oh shucks!  Thank you!

5:06pm • #28
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Frank, you're right!  So many blogs!  So little time!  

Barbara Jo & Bill, I really loved the haircut picture.  When I saw it, I wanted as many other people to see it and laugh as I could!

Karen, I think it's really important to do whatever it takes to encourage new voices on Active Rain, although I must say that I really like a lot of the old voices, too.

And Gary, thanks so much for your comment!  

5:10pm • #29

Great idea Pat.

I hope to read more blogs by Krista.
9:51pm • #30
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25
2007
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Pat- truly great idea!  What a neat way to meet new and interesting bloggers!  I'm looking forward to checking out Krista's blog.

Jackie
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I like the way you think, Pat.  What a perfectly "Giving" idea for this week.  I will be looking forward to your featured newbies.
2:48pm • #32
I wish I could speed read.  I would like to read all the post.  I find so much great information that I love to read.  I feel everyone in AR are  great bunch of individuals.  Great idea.
4:55pm • #33
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26
2007
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Very cute idea!! I'll look forward to reading them each week.
5:40pm • #34
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27
2007

great post! newbies should feel welcome because we were all newbies at one point!
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