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I Got the Surprise of my Life!

By Laura Cerrano

Home Stager with Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island #888

March 19, 2009 04:55 PM

I got the Surprise of my Life!

Yet ANOTHER "Social Networking" site. Yes, I know many of you have been on them for a long time but honestly, I can't keep up with it all. I read all the posts about Twitter (which I am still struggling with) and finally decided I HAD to do it...I joined Facebook.

I remember Facebook when my children were using it. It kept crashing my computer (and still does!) and I dreaded the thought of trying to figure out yet another site. I joined, finally-for Business. And got the surprise of my life.

I already KNEW so many people, my Activerain family. Within minutes it seemed I had ‘hellos' and ‘greetings' and ‘happy to see you' notes! How nice this group is-what a wonderful welcome! In the few days I've been on exploring I have found even MORE surprises.

Long, LONG lost friends from Jr. High School! Catching up is nothing short of a blast and brings me back to some times in my life that were SO much fun. "Do you believe we DID that?" is a common question we keep asking each other. It's almost as if no time has passed at all.

There is a group for people that have just grown up on Long Island. Another wonderful group I stumbled on: Six Degrees of Separation (you know I joined that one : ). I have located long lost cousins and even one client that I had done many years ago.

There is rarely a time that I don't check my email and see there's a note or message for me. And I have to go check it out.

I'm still learning my way around. In just a few days I can't quite BELIEVE how many connections I have made and how much FUN I've been having! If you've put off Facebook because you just can't handle another site, you'll love it. And your Activerain family will be right there to welcome you!

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**Carole Provenzale has been a New York Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York. On Site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York City (Manhattan), Queens and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction. FengShuiLI@aol.com

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Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Carol - It is a lot to keep up with but on facebook you can make many connection, I am amazed at the people who have found me there. It was also nice to connect with you.

Mar 21, 2009 02:13 PM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Carole~ I am having a lot of fun of FB. I think you will enjoy it and you certainly have a lot AR buddies there already~

Mar 21, 2009 02:43 PM

Sheldon Neal

Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ

That British Agent Bergen County NJ

... Oh now I have to find you on FB too !!! ... nice ... you cant hide anywhere now !!! lol

Mar 21, 2009 03:23 PM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Christine, It IS a lot to keep up with...but finding old and new friends is so much fun (and I can't imagine how much better it will be when I learn it!).

Cathy, It's true, they ARE fun. I thought it was just going to be something else I signed up for and didn't use.

Jennifer, I was happy to find you, too...and so many other Activerainers! Had I known I would have signed up a long time ago.

Joan, I do, I didn't know so many people from here were on there! And old friends, how nice to "see" them again.

Sheldon, You are never safe while I am around. Besides, I know where to find you---Target :)

Mar 22, 2009 12:10 PM

Jamie Dumaine-Russell

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT

Carole - I had put off joining Facebook for some time...then one day just figured what the heck...it can't hurt. It was so great to have another way to connect with all of my friends in Active Rain and rekindle relationships with long lost friends from high school. My whole family is on FB now and it's such a fun way to communicate with each other! :)

Mar 22, 2009 01:03 PM

Marchel Peterson

Results Realty - Spring, TX

Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Carole, I have enjoyed facebook also. I have only been able to connect with a few people from my past though. I've connected with my Uncle's ex-wife from back in the 1960's and a cousin. I keep looking for an elementary school friend but alas I don't think I have enough information to find her. It is hard to find women friends as we change our name.

Mar 22, 2009 01:22 PM

The Somers Team

The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA

Delivering Real Estate Happiness

Carole - Awesome story ! A lot of the sites can be exhausting to join and spend time on but Facebook certainly is one of the premier ones due to the reasons you mentioned. Glad you are having fun and success ! AND it is only the beginning : )

Mar 22, 2009 01:22 PM

Alexsandra Stewart

Remax equity group - Portland, OR

Broker - Portland Oregon Real Estate

Carole -- Facebook has been amazing to me. I had no idea I would enjoy it so much either. And as you say the surpizes! People from High school - no one from Jr high yet! Staying touch with what clients are doing has been great and means I can meaningfully be in touch with them.

Mar 22, 2009 01:48 PM

Elaine Hanson

Coldwell Banker Realty - Malibu | Topanga - Malibu, CA

REALTOR - Topanga, CA Real Estate Agent

I am going to find you right now! I've missed you and it's so easy to keep in touch on Facebook. See you there!

Mar 22, 2009 02:33 PM

Sylvie Conde

Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage - Toronto, ON

Broker, Toronto Real Estate

Carole, I have been avoiding Facebook like the plague (not to mention others as well) ... but after reading you, I'm so tempted.... but you said another thing that scares me. "It's so much fun."
How will I ever find time to keep up with everything?

I'll go have a peak ... :)

Mar 23, 2009 11:09 AM

Bill Gassett

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA

Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

I have reconnected as well with a number of people that I never expected too. It has been real fun!

Mar 23, 2009 11:12 AM

Russel Ray, San Diego Business & Marketing Consultant & Photographer

Russel Ray - San Diego State University, CA

I've always used classmates.com to keep up with old friends from my home town.

Mar 23, 2009 09:03 PM

Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi

Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY

Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

I have had a great time with facebook and really and greatful for all the people that have come back to my life.

Mar 24, 2009 10:36 PM

Rich Dansereau

Positive Real Estate Professionals - Knoxville, TN

Welcome to the cult Facebook, where the kool aid refreshes and the distractions plentiful!

Mar 25, 2009 06:05 AM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Goodness, Am I late getting back to this! I apologize!

Donna, I haven't had that much time for it but I can't believe how many long lost friends I've found...and how nice it is to be in touch again! I was expecting a business site and it's much more then that.

Marchel, I have found a few...they have their name listed with their maiden name in the middle...those searches can be long and it's a silly question but have you tried Googling her? I am sometimes surprised at what I find on there! Good luck, I hope you find her.

Christopher and Stephanie, I can't believe it's only been a week---and don't get there nearly as much as I'd like but I have found old friends who bring up some of the best memories!

Alexsandra, We only had two elementary schools so when I think about it, some of these people went back to when we were REALLY little :) They'll write something and it brings back an instant memory--I am really enjoying it the short time I've been on.

Elaine, Thank you, I've missed you as well. I hope to be able to spend more time there, it would be nice to figure it out but for now it's just FUN.

Sylvie, You really don't have to spend that much time on it. I was avoiding it -- I didn't want to learn another site or sign up for another thing. But you will find people you would never expect and it's nice to have such a good time! Let me know if you sign up.

Bill, I have too and I'm really enjoying the "old" friends I've reconnected with. I remember all the wonderful times we had!

Russel, I don't know why I have never signed onto classmates--but after being on Facebook, it's my next project. I am having so much fun with long lost friends, I'd love to find more.

Paddy, I'm grateful too. And I have to say it was wonderful to have my AR friends greet me when I signed on...what a nice feeling!

Rich, There are distractions all right--I am enjoying the whole thing and am going to try to find a little more time for it.

Mar 25, 2009 02:10 PM

Monica Bourgeau

Portland, OR

Business Coaching

Glad to hear you are on Facebook! It's been a lot of fun for business and for old friends. I found my college roommate that I haven't seen in 12+ years. It's been so much fun reconnecting with her, just like we were never apart.

Mar 25, 2009 02:58 PM

Eileen Hsu

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY

LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

Carole - You can find me on Facebook, Twitter and Active Rain... I used to have an Myspace page now I hardly use it. But, it is good to be everywhere online. It makes clients easier to find you! Especially selling Manhattan Real Estate, those sellers will do homework on you!

Mar 25, 2009 03:32 PM

Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089

Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI

Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Facebook is a great way to connect with friends and relatives. I have cousins all over the globe and now we're in touch and it's so easy!

Mar 26, 2009 01:51 PM

Cristal Drake

Prudential California Realty - Fullerton, CA

Realtor - Fullerton Real Estate

Holy smokes! For a gal that just joined, you sure have a lot of friends! I just sent you a friend request after I realized we weren't already friends and then I saw this! I love FB and spend more time than here now cuz it is easy and also on my phone!

Mar 29, 2009 04:45 PM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Monica and Ray, Now I've been helping friends sign up--not that I have a clue what I'm doing yet but it's fun!

Eileen, I'm still learning the site and then get caught up in some of the OTHER groups on there...or a game. I'm on there entirely too often :)

Georgina, It's so much fun, isn't it? I love reconnecting with people and have gotten more calls from old friends--what a nice feeling :)

Cristal, I am having such a great time....I'd be on more except it keeps freezing my computer :) I don't have it on my phone, thank goodness! I'd never get anything done!

Apr 05, 2009 04:17 PM

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