Hi All,

I just looked over my posts from the previous few days and realized that although I gave a preliminary report of the goings on for week two I never fully wrapped up the week.  Now, if I don't close out week two properly, how can I ever get on to week three?

So... To complete the week, here's what went on.  I went out into my fair city of Claremont playing a combination of Brenda Starr, Lois Lane and Diane Arbus.  I have not been without my camera for the last two weeks.  I have been compiling photos for my site.  I also joined flickr.com and created my very own flickr badge. <!-- Start of Flickr Badge -->

Drew's skill and knowledge have been an invaluable aid.  I have learned so much already.  With every communication, we do a lot of IM'ing, he sends me off to see, read, find, learn, and do something new.  Drew helps mostly on the technical side, although I do appreciate his insights and opinions where my postings are concerned. 

I don't consult him on topics prior to posting them.  He has made it pretty clear that the content is definitely my area.  I do however listen avidly to not only his advice, but that of my reader's as well.  My understanding of the entire blogging process is that although, ultimately it is about the words, it is supposed to be a conversation not a lecture and you need to listen to not only what is said, but to what isn't. 

For example, I have definitely noted that my shorter posts do receive a higher view rate, so... I am making an effort to be more concise.  That doesn't mean that I am not being true to my "voice" but it does mean that I understand that sometimes a whisper is a good as a scream.

I put in some serious time (we are talking literally hours here) researching, reviewing, selecting and adding links to my site for the Claremont Resources tab.  I don't just put random links on my site.  If something is there, it is because I read, evaluated and decided it should be there. 

I have also been learning how to photograph properties for virtual tour use.  I will be putting together my first tours all by myself in the next few days.  I also held an open house for another agent in my office.  I posted the information on Localism.  And, I have been keeping myself involved here on Active Rain in addition to working on my own site Route66Living.com.

I also went into my community and attending my very first Active Claremont meeting last week.  Active Claremont is actually a group for community activism and volunteering.  Both very worthwhile and both activities close to my heart. 

In addition, I spent some time working on some new "bells and whistles" that I hope to add to the site very soon.  So, I hope that fleshes out week two's activities better for you all. 

Oh, and if you haven't voted for week one or week two yet, please do so, for whomever you prefer.  I really just want to see that the entire Active Rain community expresses itself.  I do find it hard to believe that with 4110 views of the Project Blogger announcement post barely 60 members would have voted thus far. 

Take care, help lots of people and have a wonderful day!

Tisza