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I Missed My Anniversary?! How did that happen?

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October 14, 2006 was my one year anniversary. I guess we're still newlyweds, because we're still spending a lot of time together.  I wake up early to spend extra time.  I check-in periodically.  We even spend our evenings together.  How could this have happened? Our anniversary - and I missed it!

Here's a picture of my significant other:

                                                   Active Rain

 

Oh come on - you've got to know by now that I've been married to the same wonderful guy for almost two decades and would (hopefully) NEVER forget my own anniversary - which by the way, is also this month!

 

Allison Stewart38 people joined A/R the same day I did.  But, only one of those 38 has more points than I do (and I really don't have as many as I should) ...  Allison Stewart of Florida Pines Realty in Saint Cloud Florida - She's got 4x as many points as I do - she's over 120,000!!!  

While I've been busy blogging about home staging, Allison's been writing such wonderfully witty posts such as:

 


By the way, Allison is also the founder of A/R's REALTORS community.  Take a look at these stats!REALTORS

Founder: Allison Stewart
Founded: 11/28/06
Subscribers: 5375
Posts:
36191

Do you know who joined A/R the same day you did?  It's easy to research:
  • Start off by going to your Profile 
  • Click on the "Points Summary"
  • At the very end (or the beginning depending on how you look at it) - Is the date that you set up your profile (Here's mine)
10/14/2006 100 Activated your real estate profile.

Armed with that information, you then: 

  • Click on the A/R Logo Above
  • Scroll down the front page till you see "ActiveRain Membership"
  • Under the heading are these two: New Members Today  Top Referrers
  • Click on New Members Today
  • On the right side bar, are the months by year. 
  • Click on your Anniversary Date
  • Voila - there you are - back in the beginning!

Pretty cool, huh?

 

 

Comments(31)

Adam Waldman
Westcott Group Real Estate Company - Hauppauge, NY
Realtor - Long Island
CALIE:  Thank you for sharing your spy tips to see how long others have been around.  I do know of a few others that started around the same time as me, but it's only because we've discussed it, not because I found it out on my own.
Oct 26, 2007 10:22 AM
Calie Waterhouse
Chandler, AZ
Community Builder
So, Adam - how long have you been on A/R?  I read through some of your latest blogs - seems like you really know your stuff!  Thanks for stopping by. Calie
Oct 26, 2007 11:02 AM
Karen Dembsky
Peachtree Home Staging LLC, Home Staging in Atlanta, GA - Peachtree City, GA
Atlanta Home Staging
Very cool, Calie!  I checked it out and realized that my AR anniversary is the same as my Parents anniversary, 5/18  -- different years -- I am '07;less than a year.  They married 5/18/46 and celebrated their 61st!  Anyways, I figure it's a pretty lucky date that I accidentally choose to marry up with the rain!  Wonder if I'll still be bloging in the rain in 61 years?
Oct 26, 2007 02:42 PM
Calie Waterhouse
Chandler, AZ
Community Builder
Karen - May 18th is a wonderful day - it also happens to be my Dad's birthday! Sounds like a great day to celebrate ... As far as your 61st anniversary on A/R, I want to celebrate with you.  So - I'll do it now ... here you go ... (photo courtesy of anniversaryrock.com) Enjoy! anniversaryrock.com
Oct 26, 2007 02:59 PM
Karen Dembsky
Peachtree Home Staging LLC, Home Staging in Atlanta, GA - Peachtree City, GA
Atlanta Home Staging
You are TOO KIND.  I like the picture; but feel free to put the real thing in the mail to me!  Think of it as your good deed for the day! 
Oct 26, 2007 03:21 PM
Anthea Click
Fresh Perspectives - www.InsideNashvilleHomes.com - Franklin, TN
Nashville Home Stager - Selling Nashville, TN homes quickly!
Calie,
This is awesome. I had no idea you could see who joined the same day you did. By the way, Happy Anniversary to you and "Your Significant Other". (Hope your husband doesn't mind! :) 
Oct 26, 2007 03:26 PM
Calie Waterhouse
Chandler, AZ
Community Builder

Gosh Karen, if I could afford the real thing, I'd be wearing them ;)  But ... I guess I could share.  Oh, OK I'll do it - as soon as I find a pair that we'll both really like - I'll go ahead and buy them and put them in the mail to you in 60 years.  Be sure to send me your address, K? 

Thanks, Anthea. I actually think my real-life hubby is beginning to feel a tad bit neglected - but, WOWzee, my computer skills have improved by at least 100% this last year.  - Calie

Oct 26, 2007 03:32 PM
Karen Otto
Home Star Staging - Plano, TX
Plano Home Staging, Dallas Home Staging, www.homes

Happy Anniversary Calie!

You must spend more time with this significant other than most newlyweds (even your hubby?) spend with each other! 

You've made the perfect "match" here with your contributions and AR as the vehicle for you to share with everyone. Thank you for all you do!

Oct 27, 2007 01:38 PM
Judy Kincaid
Tampa, FL

Calie -- I missed my anniversary, too.  It was a month ago.  I joined AR on 9/2706.  76 people joined the same day but yet only 18 have blogs.  Only 1 person has more points than I do.

That was fun...thanks for sharing this neat little trick with us.

Oct 28, 2007 02:15 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Calie,  useful post!  Thanks much.

Mike in Tucson

Nov 02, 2007 05:29 AM
Jon Mitchell
Classic Property Management - Santa Clarita, CA
That is cool!  I can't even remember when I joined, but I think it is coming up soon.  I will have to follow your directions to see who shares my AR Bday!
Nov 03, 2007 08:44 AM
Allison Stewart
St.Cloud Homes - Saint Cloud, FL
St. Cloud Fl Realtor, Osceola County Real Estate 407-616-9904

Calie

Thank you so much!  Wow I just found this and was so surprised.  Happy Anniversay to US!  And Happy New year!

Dec 31, 2007 01:13 AM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.
Fun read.  thanks for posting.  Still working on 10000 personally.  But you are right, my new best friend AR.
Dec 31, 2007 07:24 AM
Kathy Riggle
STAGING SMART N SOLD - Houston, TX
Houston Home Staging

This will be fun to research. Thanks for the education.

Kathy

Dec 31, 2007 09:26 AM
Kathleen Garvey
HomeSmart Cherry Creek - Denver - Denver, CO
Denver's Neighborhood Expert - Listings & Sales
Calie - I have been absent from the Rain for a bit (projects!) and was glad this was bumped!  Very Cool!  Though I know my Anniv is almost near August, it feels like many of us have known each other much longer!!  Happy New Year!  Regards-Kathleen G
Dec 31, 2007 10:41 AM
Michelle Minch
Moving Mountains Design Home Staging, Pasadena, CA - Los Angeles, CA
Home Staging Los Angeles and Orange County, CA
Calie: I am a little late to the party here, but congratulations on your one year anniversary. And thanks for the info about how to check my anniversary date. I'm off to do it now. I hope you have a wonderful, happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Dec 31, 2007 12:13 PM
Calie Waterhouse
Chandler, AZ
Community Builder

Allison - Glad you finally found us.  Hope you have a wonderful new year!

Terrylynn - Welcome to the A/R family.  Happy New Year!

Kathy - I, too, am into having fun.  Thanks for stopping by. Happy New Year!

Kathleen - Busy making $$ is a good thing!  Hope you have a positively successful new year!

Michelle -  Thank you, thank you. Wishing you a wildly wonderful new year!

Jan 01, 2008 12:37 PM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"

Calie,

Happy 1 yr. anniversary!

Wow, I was the first Home Stager in Houston and the Second in Texas, to be on Active Rain.  I believe Karen Otto was the first in TX.  The number of home stagers have grown a lot since then.

Jan 01, 2008 12:39 PM
Calie Waterhouse
Chandler, AZ
Community Builder
Hi Cindy - boy you're not kidding!  A/R has absolutely been blessed with success and I'm glad to be a part of it!  Wishing you a wonderful new year! - Calie
Jan 01, 2008 12:40 PM
Anonymous
Sandy Brandl

I appreciate you taking the time to welcome me! Our kids live in Chandler so I would have to agree that it is a great location. If you have time, check out the Las Sendas website as this masterplanned area in NE Mesa is like a town in itself! Best of luck to you:)

Aug 25, 2008 11:51 AM
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