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A Lesson In Appreciation-Meeting Online Celebs!

By Midori Miller

Services for Real Estate Pros with Talk 2 Midori, LLC BK645709

November 09, 2008 10:40 PM

I could not sleep the night before getting to the NAR Expo! I tossed and turned and really my brain was going on overdrive. See I had certain expectations of meeting many of my on line friends..some who I knew very well by reading them everyday and some who I knew I would meet face to face to turn around and start interacting on line and reading them everyday.

I constantly think of how life has evolved..with technology and social media..I am always amazed and dazzled by brilliance...but most of all appreciative

To experience this in my life time!

I've met some of my on line friends before but I knew this time it was going to be big...bigger than I ever imagined...so big...I would come back a very different person..even if this would be the only time I ever saw these people..it would be memorable for each and every person. Just knowing that and to be able to say I got to experience this in my lifetime I was moved...to tears!

To think some traveled as far as Hawaii or California or even New Hampshire..while I have read them admired them for afar...sometimes we email other times not...to calling or just reading one another and to finally get to met....to have 5 minutes of their time..to be able to touch them..hug them..and embrace and appreciate every moment...I was moved once again...to tears!

To be able to maintain a friendship for a couple of years.maybe meeting at another gathering...to not call one another or rarely chatting but reading what is going on in one anothers lives...to see them again...and be able maintain that amazing bond..I was moved once again to tears!

To be inspired via the net everyday by ordinary people..people like you and I who we have watched blossom into a dear friend or a leader not because their star quality has risen but because we took the time to get to know one another via the net..to getting personal with the first contact online..to face to face..to experience this in my life time...I was moved to tears once again!

I was reduced to tears when I saw Kristal Kraft, Theresa Boardman, Missy Caulk and Jeff Turner..Monika and Jay McGillicuddy. My on line friends so close..I admired them for years...respected them more than some of my peers ..and I was star struck..Lane Bailey..Susie Blackmon....Jon Washburn.. Brad Andersohn..and Active Rich. To talk to Chris Elizabeth ...Ann Cummings...TLW and Broker Bryant, .Ines and Rick, Bob Stewart and Neal Bloom..one again...

I didn't want to let go of the moments..I didn't want it to end.... I felt cheated in a sense..if only I had the entire day with each person..in some instances I spent only 5 quick minutes...but each person that I personally met and chatted with...I was moved once again by tears in appreciation to be able to experience this in my lifetime!

No one can take the day away from me or you..or the wonderful memories we have to cherish...

No photos or video's here.....but I promise..there will be quite a few posts with photo's and videos..one thing you can count on....I got stories to tell and I can tell you here and now I am really appreciative of social media and technology...so appreciative...just thinking about it can move me to tears!

Midori Miller is a licensed real estate associate with CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty, Real Estate Trainer and Manager. If you are interested in a career in real estate please contact me! All calls and inquiries are confidential. CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty is located in Volusia County with 3 office locations to better serve the public. Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach and Ormond by the Sea. midorimiller@yahoo.com (386) 453-3236

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Kerry Jenkins

Prime Properties - Crestline, CA

I couldn't go either since we are down to three Realtors in our office, and there's no way I could take that much time to go...Bummed!!!I wanted to go to the YPN party so badly...next year for sure.

Nov 10, 2008 08:53 AM

David M. Childress

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Akron, OH

I would love to be your Realtor® in Akron Ohio!

Thanks for a nice story Midori. But from what I am sensing, they were just as happy to meet you. I know it would be an honor for me!

Nov 10, 2008 09:41 AM

Ian Anderson

Keller Williams Realty Florida Partners - Ormond Beach, FL

Greater Daytona Beach Area Luxury Home Specialist

I can't thank you enough for introducing me to AR. It amazed me how close the family really is. I am just glad to be a part of it all.

Nov 10, 2008 10:32 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Midori! I am SOOO jealous! So many of the people that you mentioned are among my favs and I would just have LOVED to meet YOU! I'm glad to hear that you not only had a great time but, a moving experience. Hopefully sometime during the next year I'll be able to participate in one of these AR gatherings (not just NAR) and meet some of my heroes--including yourself!

Debe in Charlotte

Nov 10, 2008 10:37 AM

Midori Miller

Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL

Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals

All of us are very lucky to have this type of technology and social media..I guess what I am trying to say is that when I was a younger woman...I never thought the world would evolve the way it has. As time progresses you really appreciate the changes...the changes..to make life easier...to reach so many people..by computer....in a matter of minutes and then to be able to gather and meet these people and touch them with not only words...or thoughts but physically touch them and talk face to face..it amazing to me.

Every time I meet someone for the first time in person that my original connection was on line..we know each other to a certain degree...for some that are really transparent...and them you meet them...you really do know them.

I am still at awe today...I talked about it soooooooooo much...it was hard to focus on other things...I am ingesting what I learned and what I experienced..

I can tell you next year...many things will change for me...in regards to what I do on line...and how I do it...but more importantly I am going to attending more conferences..especially WEB 2.0...because in truth I have so much to learn.

To be able to sit and listen to a panel with Jeff, Ines, Cyndee and Theresa was a privilege but more so because many of my on line friends were sitting in the audience listening and learning.

Katrina Madewell took photo's and you can clearly see I had shed a few tears..and the look on my face...dang it must have been priceless.

Nov 10, 2008 10:38 AM

Gene Mock

Associate Broker ~ Premier Team, KW Realty - Leesburg, VA

GRI, CRB, CRS, ABR, CIPS, TRC, SFR, SRES

nice post Midori. I didn't make it to this event, but I'll be watching for the next one!

Nov 10, 2008 10:59 AM

Kerry Lucasse

eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group - Atlanta, GA

Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant

I am so disappointed that I wasn't able to join in on the fun -- definitely next year!

--- Kerry

Nov 10, 2008 02:10 PM

John Novak

Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV

Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

Hi Midori - You've really captured in words how strong online bonds can become. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

Nov 10, 2008 03:10 PM

Roland Woodworth

Blue Cord Realty - Clarksville, TN

Blue Cord Realty

sounds like it was a great time.. I want to attend the next big gathering..

Nov 10, 2008 03:18 PM

Anonymous

Keith Brne

West Coast?

Nov 10, 2008 03:35 PM

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Elizabeth Nieves

The Elizabeth Nieves Realty Group - Durham, NC

Bilingual Raleigh - Durham North Carolina Real Estate Team

I read your post earlier today, but I was interrupted just as I began commenting. I had to come back and let you know how much I enjoyed reading your very sincere and appreciative post. I KNOW I would feel the same way. GBU!

Nov 10, 2008 03:42 PM

Bob Stewart

ActiveRain - Seattle, WA

ActiveRain Ambassador

It was great to see you again Midori!!

Those parties can be a little hectic for me as I always want to get a few minutes to chat with as many people as possible. I'm glad we had a chance to chat if only for a few minutes!

Nov 11, 2008 05:56 AM

Monika McGillicuddy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH

Southern NH & the Seacoast Area

Midori,

You are so sweet. I only wish we had time to sit down and talk...for hours and hours. I feel such a connection with you that one night was not enough. Maybe next year if you go to San Diego we can plan a night out for dinner. That would be awesome.

You rock Midori!!!

Nov 11, 2008 07:34 AM

Esko Kiuru

Bethesda, MD

Midori,

Must've been a superb experience to meet with AR friends whom you knew from online but had never seen in real life. Smiles and hugs were probably easy to come by.

Nov 11, 2008 09:33 AM

Anonymous

Steven Nickens

Midori,

I would have to say I am a fan of you. I like your articles and have followed ou down the blogging rabbit hole to find new ground. Keep up the good work.

Steve,

Maui

Nov 11, 2008 10:51 AM

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Jay McGillicuddy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Exeter, NH

Real Estate Broker

Hi Midori, I so thoroughly enjoyed the time I had with you and you are so much prettier in person. Your smile and eyes are so infectious that you bring sunshine to any rainy day. Time was the toughest parft of this convention. Trying to spend quality time with everyone was simply impossible. Hopefully next time we will be able to have more time to sit and chat.

Nov 11, 2008 12:56 PM

Midori Miller

Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL

Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals

Monika and Jay-I was telling Ann when it gets warm I have to head your way! I have always felt a fondess for all of you..and I too wish we would have had more time together..I tend to agree that the time just flew and there were so many people to meet...I didn't even get a chance to say hi to Alex Harb or Katerina and Nestor Gassett..I did not realize that Jim Lee was there either..so I know I missed some people. Next time and I am so very grateful...I got to hug you all...and see you and talk to you face to face. It was soooo much fun...and you can bet...next year I might be doing much more traveling!

p.s. I have to visit in the summer...the warmth..I'm a weather woosie!

Nov 11, 2008 02:15 PM

Midori Miller

Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL

Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals

Bob Stewart Was The Host With The Most!

I'll take 5 minutes or even two! It was just nice to see you again!

Nov 11, 2008 02:17 PM

Michelle Roethle

Windermere Peninsula Properties - Belfair, WA

Your NorthWest "Real Estate Solution"

Sounds like a lot of fun getting to meet in person all of the people that you already know from online.

Nov 11, 2008 03:05 PM

Thom Abbott

MyMidtownMojo.com |770.713.1505 | Intown Atlanta GA Condo Living - Atlanta, GA

Midtown Atlanta GA Condos For Sale

Midori....I was just getting into Active Rain (August, 07) when I went to the NAR convention in Vegas, so did not really understand the whole thing. Don't even know what kind of presence they had there (I sure they were) So, if I had made Orlando, I'm sure it would of been quite the experience for me as well!

I'm sooooo looking forward to San Diego in 2009!!!

Glad you had such an awesome time and came away with such fond memories!