Ok so it's my first full day on AR, and I do mean FULL DAY, and I am hooked. This harkens back to those first days in real estate where my husband, Ray, became an RE widower. Now he's feelin' the pain again. I think he sees the writing on the wall. Yup. He's gonna be an AR widower! But I accept no responsibility for this inevitable turn of events! It's his fault. He told me to do it! (See yesterday's post).
Since 11am, except for some playtime with the kids out in the sprinklers today, an hour at the grocery store, and meals prep, oh, and some BlackBerry time (my other addiction), I have been in my home office, glued to this site. I've been reading, learning, following links and getting lost! Just trying to figure this stuff out. (Don't worry, the kids are OK. Ray and my mother kept them entertained.)
OMG there is so much to learn! There's the ettiquette, the Newbie Tips, The Groups. Do you post your blog Professional, Public, or to Members? Yikes! Who knew it was so involved? I sure didn't.
And what's with the points? No one told me there would be points. Ray, says I'm already showing signs of becoming addicted like I did with that IWON! site back in the early millenium. Too late, honey; I'm there.
Newbie Tip, just in case you didn't know: I got 50 points for looking at the explanation of my points! (Thanks Ben!) That's nuts! BUT I LOVE IT! (Just kidding, I know it's not about the points).
On the other hand, I am truly suffering from information overload. I just don't know where to begin...or how to end! Can someone help? Oh, and a question for anyone who might be able to help:
How do I answer the lovely comments from yesterday's blog? I can't figure that out. I thought I was relatively smart until I joined this site!
Throw me a life vest, please. I feel like I'm sinking fast.
I've already read stories from people who got into trouble from doing things improperly. I don't ever want to awaken to those admonishing comments. I like it here in the 'Rain, and I don't wanna skulk away because I inadvertently posted something in the wrong place. Scary.
So, I'm resolved to doing my homework - even if it takes a solid week. I'm gonna try to learn all there is to learn. Hunker down, Ray. You're gonna spend some quality time with the kids this week!
Ok, all kidding aside, what I really want to convey is that as awesome as this site is, it's equally intimidating. So please, please bear with me, and the other newbies. Not only is this my first full day on AR, it's my first attempt at blogging. And my first foray into any on-line community, or social networking site, or whatever the buzz-word of the day is. Nope, I've never done MySpace, FaceBook, MyFace, YourBook, whatever -it's all new to me.
So please, be gentle good people. Be gentle. And don't forget that life vest.
-Kim
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