Way to go Melody...

Keep up the good work! ;-)

Hey.... even Nilli and Vanilli did ok with their one hit.... don't panic!

Thanks Luke, I appreciate it :-)

Thanks Robert, I'll try to remember that :-)

Melody, of all the fears you could choose, this is the fear you pick?  It looks like you moved past it.  :) Seven posts in and you're doing fine. Welcome!

I'm honored (and maybe a little star struck) that Jeff Turner read my blog!! Thank you!

Melody...  I agree with Jeff Turner....  good job and what a great way to sit back and take a look at your fears and overcome them. Where did you get this insight so soon?  ;o)  And something else that you mentioned.....  writing different types of blogs. You mentioned that you wrote an informational blog. I try to mix it up. Some people just write one type of blog, others write many different types. It's part of finding you own blogging voice. Just speaking your mind and feeling comfortable in what you write. 

As some have mentioned in the past, you are off to a good start.

Thanks Jeff, you're continued support is awesome.

Melody, I think recording artists experience the same thing. When they try to come up with a hit, they usually don't. But when they write what comes naturally to them, and because it's what they like, they come up with a hit. Good luck.

AWESOME, another featured post!  Keep up girl!

Melody - Good morning and congratulations on your early success.  My friend Chris Elizabeth Griffith and I were talking earlier in the week and I said to her "I feel sorry for Realtors that don't know about Active Rain and for Active Rain members that don't take an interest in participating in this great system.  Many create a profile and there they stay with 800 points and now participation at all. How sad and it goes back to the 80/20 rule that is not 80/20 anymore.  Keep up the great work and I look forward to reading many more of your posts....featured or not.  Have a great day.

Congrats Melody

But fear not, some posts will make it others won't. It is supposed to be fun!  Write from the heart. You'll be just fine.

I don't really get what you are afraid of, but anyway, good job! :)

Melody, you're genuine in your writing.  Very nice.  It looks like you can lay your fears to rest.  Another Featured.  No more worrying about being a one hit wonder.  Congratulations.

It's so true. I know how you feel. Having your stress reliever cause stress isn't good.....

Melody!

Did you notice sometihng different today about you?

A feature!

Freekin incredible...hows that for results.

Congrats and thank you for the mention...I spell it Neal not Neil..but thats ok...your up one on me.

You should be proud and Jeff apparently did not comment mine so be complimented! HEHE!

Melody,  I join you in your fear about being featured.  You express it so well.  I'm sure it has happened to others.  I was so nervous when I began getting a few comments.  I was amazed that someone was actually reading what I just wrote.  The biggest hurdle to overcome still is how the first negative comments will affect you. If you write enough, someone will eventually disagree with you.  How you let it affect you will be key to your future blogging. 

Congrats Melody. Now that you have your second featured post... the pressure is off! Sit back, relax and enjoy your next blog. i am looking forward to it.

I do not believe there is anything wrong with getting some negative comments, it is just part of peoples opinions...I would be worried if I didn't see at least a few...not that I welcome them but there is nothing bad about it. We are all human.

Melody, Look at that you did it again! Just be yourself and write what's on your mind. Do your best and features will take care of themselves.

Way to go Melody. Some are born with it, others must develop it. You're a natural.

Melody:  "Build it and they will come", write it and you'll get it off your chest!  As you said in your post, writing these things is almost as much about "getting it off my chest" as it is communicating the idea to the masses.  I've found the greatest joy in blogging on AR is the sense of community and the stuff that I've been able to learn from others!

R.B. "Bob" Mitchell

ValueList Real Estate Services, Inc. 

Can't wait to see the managing my time post, that's one I can really relate to, (this one too).  Great Job Melody, keep up the good work and more than all that, just have some fun.  Tell that little voice, you're the boss, not it!  :-)

So true it happened to me last week!  Still working through it.  We will overcome!

Oh, I know the feeling about the 'blog block'...so funny!  Good name, BTW.  Ah, I think my little voice keeps me a little reality based so I don't get too consumed with myself---helps keep it all in perspective.  Sometimes it gets the best of me so I'll take Brad's advice---I'm the boss, not the voice!  LOL  I'll give you a 'WOO HOO' for a great job!  :)

Abby

Good one Melody...I specially like the part about "The money I save blogging is the money I'd be spending lying on a therapists couch..."

I'm also pleasantly surprised about the support and encouragement people have for each other here-how refreshing (I'm new here)

Keep expressing who you are and when the little voice comes on about fear or whatever don't forget to thank it for sharing and send her on a vacation.

Hi Melody~ Congrats on your posts! Don't be nervous be PROUD!  Yes, this blogging thing can be obsessive and exciting, but its awesome isn't it? And here's a little tip about Mr. Jeff Turner...it wasn't too long ago he was a little unsure about his "voice", but look how he "turned out"....no pun intended;) (Luv ya Jeff!)

Once again, I am overwhelmed by the encouragement and support of the incredible members of AR

Leon:  Thank's, you're right.  It happens when you least suspect it.

Cynthia:  Thank so much, I shocked!

George:  Thanks for always being so supportive.  I think you're very right about making the most of AR---That should be your next post :)

Allison:  I always write from the heart and you're right, it is fun!

Edite:  You're right "only thing we have to fear is fear itself" --FDR

Maggie:  Thanks, I got over the hump and it's all good from here.

Christy:  So true...stress relievers shouldn't be stressful.

Neal:  No, thank you!!! Sorry about the name misspelling...noted and corrected.

Tim:  Everyone can't always agree, as long as they're not mean...I cry easily:)

Michael:  Thank you - From now on a live in the moment...what will be will be...     

Neal:  As long as they don't make me cry :)

Bryant:  Thanks so much.  I truly respect your advice and enjoy you and TLW very much!

Keith: You're so sweet, I just really enjoy it.

Bob:  You're so right, the sense of community  on AR is astounding

Brad:  I just have to find the time to finish it...need to block that :)

Kevin:  ....just breathe...sit at the computer and begin.  It takes on a life of its own.

Abby:  I hear you...the problem is, my "little voice inside my head" is usually way more rational than    

          the wacky blonde exterior.

Steve:  Welcome !!! The support and encouragement on this site is amazing.  This is one great group!

Thanks Laura, it is awesome.  I find it hard to believe Jeff wasn't born blogging :)

"Melody, get a grip!    Love it.... it is a stress reliever for me too... my brain never shuts off so why not share.

Melody, don't worry now ......guess who might be doing the week in review in 2 weeks.

Keep writing to relieve stress and you'll do fine. Some will be featured, some won't. Some will get comments, some won't. You'll never be able to figure out which are which, and it doesn't really matter. 

Desiree:  Good point, I want to read the blog that tells us how to shut our brains down for awhile.

Neal:  I was finally hoping to get a good nights sleep....no chance of that now :)

Sharon: You're right, sometimes I lose sight of the big picture, thanks

Well youv'e got 2 weeks to think about it ,I'll contact you...not pressure...we are trying to get newer members some extra exposure...what better way.

Get some sleep.

Hey Melody congrats on the feature!  Don't sweat it, you deserved it!

Neal:  Okay Neal with an A, I look forward to hearing from you.  I'm not one to back down from a challenge...I'll make myself sick, I'll lose sleep, I'll obsess, I might even cry.......but I won't back down :)

Michael:  Thanks so much for your very nice comment.

Melody-Great post! It gets easier as time passes.  I call it Blog Fog myself!  I decided instead of rushing to blog once again, I blog when my mind is ready, I now blog for quality and for a stress reliever, but when it does not come easy I wait.  That is when I am most creative and find it fun! I haven't posted in a few days but I make sure and comment and rate the posts, that way I still feel like I am Active in the Rain!   Thanks really enjoyable!

Thanks Midori...Blog Fog, I like that!

Melody,

Be you, whatever it works for you, it is great, rewards come later, do not worry about if you do it good or do it bad, do your best and let it flow :)

Very good advice Ray, thank you.

Great Job on the post Melody.  Keep up the great work!!!

Thanks Greg.  I noticed you haven't posted any blogs.  I highly recommend it, you'll be addicted.