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I Got My ActiveRain FIX Today - EIGHT HOURS of Lounging in the Rain!

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Real Estate Agent with Helen Adams Realty 259636

OK, I admit it - I spent a total of EIGHT hours on ActiveRain today!  The relatives have all gone back home, the house is a MESS, my clients are all taken carehands typing of....so what did I do with my free time?  Work on my business plan?  Put together a nice year-end market report for my sphere/client/market area?  Work a few leads?  Get outside and take good photos of some great Charlotte, NC neighborhoods?  Nooooooooo!

I spent EIGHT hours surfing through ActiveRain, commenting on posts, "meeting" some new Rainers, learning about lots of stuff real estate-related, admiring some great photos, subscribing, laughing, crying, thinking, analyzing, swearing, high-fiving, and generally spending a great day doing nothing but feeding my ActiveRain addiction.  I'm not even going to apologize - because I had FUN!!!!

At the close of my first year on ActiveRain, I'd like to say THANK YOU to everyone on ActiveRain:

  • For being my source of inspiration, advice and humor
  • For giving so freely of your time and expertise
  • For sharing business and technology tips that will make me a better Realtor
  • For commenting on my feeble attempts at blogging
  • For encouraging me to keep it up and reminding me constantly that my efforts will pay off  
You guys are the best, and I hope you all have a happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous New Year!  Cheers!

Comments (6)

Elizabeth Bolton
RE/MAX Destiny Real Estate Cambridge, MA - Cambridge, MA
Cambridge MA Realtor

Hi Melissa ~ Time flies here doesn't it?! I stay up waaay later than I used to now that I sign on here every night.

Liz

Dec 27, 2009 02:38 PM
Gerry Michaels
Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA
GettysburgGerry Social Meida

Activerain definately is addictive, but it is a good addiction for all the reasons you mentioned and more. It has definately has made a positive impact on my business and personal life...

Dec 27, 2009 11:41 PM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

WOO HOO!  I am jealous of all that are snowed in because I would love to have a day like this!!  I do try to spend a five hour day on AR once a month to catch up on comment reciprocation.  Seems like the further I progress, the further I am set back however, LOL!

Dec 28, 2009 02:45 AM
Melissa Brown
Helen Adams Realty - Charlotte, NC
Realtor - South Charlotte NC Homes for Sale

Liz, it's like I get sucked up into ActiveRain cyberspace and lose all track of time!  AR has been responsible for many a bag under my eye!

Gerry, I' can't say that AR has brought me any business yet, but I keep trying!!!

Renee, I don't even have being snowed in as an excuse.  I just decided to take a day off and catch up.  Thanks for commenting - it means a lot to me, so I try to do it for others' posts.  Happy New Year!

Dec 28, 2009 03:15 AM
Susan Mangigian
RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA
Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Melissa, I know the feeling.  I am drowning in housework and have not worked on my business plan either, but here I sit, commenting on your post!  Happy New Year! 

Dec 30, 2009 10:04 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

If I tried 8 hours in a row, my wife would kill me and if not her, I'm sure the kids would figure out how to disconnect the internet.

Dec 30, 2009 11:41 PM