Waking up this morning to ActiveRain (like every morning) brought me wonderful greetings for my birthday ...thanks to all!  But that's not what I want to write about. Kathy McGraw wrote a Monday Morning Gifts....Happy Birthday Sally but that's not what I want to write about either.

You see, ActiveRain Friends that I have made along my journey on ActiveRain is surely a bizarre way to meet people in our industry. But yes, I have made a few that have come to know me and who I am through my writing, talking with me and actually meeting me.

I met Kathy McGraw  in November of 2007 when she came to Hawaii and we have been close friends since. So close that she knows me and my antics. So, my birthday is coming up and last week she tells me I'll receive a package in the mail any day...and...DO NOT OPEN IT UNTIL MY BIRTHDAY.

It comes and I call her to let her know and ask if I can open it. NOPE. I can't believe she said no! lol! I don't open it. The next morning I finally open it and I read the note. I took the picture with the pens over a couple of words but it says, "HA! I told you not to open this early, but just like a little kid you couldn't wait".

I couldn't stop laughing and Gary is cracking up (he knows me too) saying HA HA, Kathy got you good!

Whatever...

I called Kathy cracking up and she knew I'd opened it.

That's probably the best present I have ever gotten. I love laughing (even though my mom calls it boisterous...I call it hearty :) and having friends who chime in with antics of their own.

In any event...another package comes a couple of days later and like I said...we come to know each other through this online and meeting with peers thing.

My other present from Kathy is the fairy card holder. I am an avid collector of fairies and I believe...there's a fairy (or angel or whatever you want to call it) in everyone. So, I'm going to have a wonderful day...thinking of the wonderful ActiveRain Friends I have come to know since joining ActiveRain in March of 2007. (thanks marti for the wonderful addition to your post too!)

My REAL present is all of you!

Mahalo to all!

                                                       

 

Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman  is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.

 

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Kathy: pucker up....no breath left...lol!

Missy: Thanks Miss Missy!  I agree...it's the friendships and connections here that I stay...as well as the abundance of info!
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What a pleasant story about your friends in the rain.  You two have lots of fun.
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Hey!  Happy Birthday!  Mine was on 9/3!   I hope you had a wonderful day.
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((((((HUG)))))
9:03pm • #44
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Well I hope you are having a happy birthday and doing whatever you want to do. : )
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Barbara: i have fun with MANY :)

Susan: Happy BD to you too!

George: Bout time :) Thanks.

Georgina: WooHoo...worked all day :)
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Sally- thank you this was fun spending a virtual time with you on your Birthday, and meeting some of your friends...hi George :)  Now enjoy your evening.....
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Hi Sally,

Happy Birthday!!!!! You are just like a little kid, but Kathy was one up on you. LOL! What a beautiful card holder.  Enjoy your day my friend! :)
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That card holder is perfect- and happy belated birthday!
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Sally - Best wishes for a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  You gave me the gift of laughter today as I read your story.  What I love the most is while I've not yet met anyone yet personally on Active Rain I feel like you are all family through the personal connections I have made with other members by just reading their blogs. 
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Sally......Hapy Birthday and I just loved your story and card holder.  You do put laughter into our lives.  thank you for being there.
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Kathy: We ate steak...again...last night went out with mom and kids...

Suzanne: no kidding...she tries to act all adult and stuff...but look at her hahahahah.
12:13am • #52
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Thanks Laurie!

Thanks Donna!

Pam: Ah.....birthday is almost over...bummer.....that was fun :)
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Happy Day After your birthday Sally.  You deserve a special day everyday.  Have a great one today too!
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Thanks Paddy....every day I arise is a wonderful day!
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What a wonderful story, Sally! I loved reading it. Happy Birthday to you EVERY DAY!! ......Kay
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You worked a full day on your birthday.  I did the same thing on mine.
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Thanks Kay...it was fun.

Randy: Yeah...life goes on.....and thank you so much for the fairy (tinkerbell) pillow...I ended up putting it in my toy chest (my saving chest) to preserve :)
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Hi Sally!

What a beautiful gift Kathy sent you!

I hope this is one of your best and happiest years ever with a great many wonderful surprises yet to come your way...Happy Birthday!!

Jo
(Sorry this is a few days late...I've been very busy so far this week and have hardly been online at all up til tonight. Just catching up on some posts now.)

 
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Sally - Well, I have obviously been out of the loop for TOO LONG!!! Happy Birthday, if it is almost a full month late!!!!
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