active rainSo many people are thirsty for information on Active Rain.  If it were possible to read blog posts for 24 hours most would be found to be dripping in eager anticipation of what could happen next, tons of questions asked and hope to find better ways to be a blogger/realtor/stager/mortgage broker, etc.  But where do those awesome blogs begin?  How did that intriguing, influential author begin to master and wrangle words into motivating and informational posts?  There are so many people waiting or wondering for answers.  They may feel they weren't told where the line to successful blogging starts.  They may be lurking, just waiting for the point to jump in.

Remember the first time you found Active Rain?  Remember filling out the profile and posting that first blog? Boy, a lot of times that first blog is kind of rough.  Maybe juvenile.  It's the Internet's version of the first bike ride without training wheels.  I have always left my first rotten post up, unedited so that anyone (newbies or those that are intimidated)  could see that my first post sucked eggs.  Code doesn't work, or it didn't at the time of that post; who knows it may in the future and this link would be irrelevant. Feel free to look at my First Post, be sure to rate it a 5, too LOL.  That's the point of this blog.  Show it all, the bad posts....and the good.

Seriously, anyone can blog.  It's almost like a muscle. abs It gets easier with time and practice.  (Oh, and those are my abs, don't make me show the before, too)  I don't claim to be a Picasso of Blogging, but thank gawsh I got better than that first one.

The Active Rain Challenge Of The Week:  Post a link to your first blog, warts and all.  Roberta Lee, that means even if it's not good. :)  The prize for the Worst Post Ever Nomination Contest is:  You are invited to also post a link to a blog you wrote that you feel was exceptionally good material.  Maybe it was one of those posts that was really good, but it just slipped through the cracks and not many people recognized it.  It get's a second chance.

Since I've already shown my worst post, this is a nomination for one of my better "missed" posts:  Bonita Springs Florida - Buying A Home Long Distance  .

This is a great opportunity to show others or newbies the growth you have made as a blogger and show the new bloggers that it is a process.  Plus, you might have more exposure to your favorite blog post that was overlooked.

Oh, an you can rate this blog, too.  :) 

 

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Gotcha...  I just need to add a little Crunch into my diet. :)
7:31am • #30
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The roof of my mouth hurts just looking at Cap'n Crunch! 
7:32am • #31
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Our family calls it Crap N Crunch...  :)

7:55am • #32
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Nice.  I see you're kids are going to be smart-a$$es too.
7:57am • #33
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Kid... singular...  are you trying to jinx us?
8:26am • #34
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Ok here's my very first post and first blog ever.

And here's one of my early attempts at being funny.

The only post I ever wrote with zero comments.

All 3 of these were written back in July 2006 within 3 weeks of joining. Enjoy! Or not:)

8:44am • #36

Why would anyone want to pick on people? Everyone has to learn and make mistakes.  This post is totally out of line. Just my opinion.

Michael

1:42pm • #37

Michael,

Please see that we are all making fun of ourselves here.  Everyone posting is offering up their own content and not trying to degrade anyone.

Rich

3:34pm • #38
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Michael-

PUH-LEASE relax!  The whole idea here is that we are making fun of OURSELVES, not other people!

I'm having a hard time finding my worst post - they're all sooo bad (I beat you to that one Chris!!).

4:18pm • #39
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I can't believe I missed this blog yesterday....

OK here's my first: GFE's that 'Stretch' the Truth.

Here's one that was probably my best (based on participation): Quality of Pre-Licence Education.

OK Chris - fire away!

4:24pm • #40
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Rich:  Sorry I missed that post about "picking on people".  Imagine if the post was about nominating posts by OTHERS as the "worst ever".   I would have one the "most ever commented" award.

Marc good thing you fessed up before I called you out!  No firing from me.  It would be different if one didn't learn and grow, becoming a better blogger.  You have showed slight improvement.  Even though it's slight I won't "fire".  Joking - I'm sure your blogging is at least "moderate".

7:39pm • #41

Chris - Got your email on my Berry.  Sorry I couldn't get back to you quickly.  I have been playing Manual Labor all afternoon.  Someone needs to do it !!

R

7:56pm • #42
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2007
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Now I'm curious, I don't even remember my first blog.  I'm going to backtrack a bit.
1:14pm • #44
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2007
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hey, just back to say that my post today was actually from September.  They are refeaturing old posts for some reason.  Didn't want you to think I was copying.
7:34am • #45
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I envy the abs, too. They're not mine, I was being a smart arse.

6:38am • #48
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Okay, back now.  God, even when I was very young, I had a rounded tummy.  Not so cute when your 49!  http://activerain.com/blogsview/340094/January-in-West-Chester  is my first post.  Very boring listing post.  No comments.

And one that had nothing to do with real estate, but I thought was worth reading was http://activerain.com/blogsview/551537/Father-Knows-Best

And one that highlights a typical family day here in West Chester http://activerain.com/blogsview/540903/Husbands-Back-Seat-Drivers-Family-Functions-A-Rant

Now that I know the truth and that tummy wasn't yours, we can be friends. xxoo

6:54am • #49

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