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Hello all my Active Rain Buddies!

By Deb Brooks

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas

September 25, 2011 09:27 AM

It's Sunday. I guess you know that but I'm kind of talking to myself. I want to talk to you but my mind literally went blank. Very rarely is my mind not going 100 miles an hour but I can honestly say it isn't working today. I have always believed that we shouldn't work on Sunday but it hasn't always stopped me from doing so. I think I will use that as an excuse for today.

Many of us are participating in the 30 day challenge being hosted by Deborah Byron Lefflor and if you are then you are surely tired too! I have been writing my posts a day or two ahead of time so I didn't feel so much pressure to get one in the day it was due but I fell behind.

I think one of my problems is that I have a terrible time compromising my posts just to get them in. I want each and every one of my posts to be high quality and good content. When I look back I can tell you that is one of the reasons my points have taken so long to climb. I would work on a post so hard and I mean each and every one of them to the point that I might only get 3 or 4 a week in. Well, now that I'm committed to do one everyday it's really, really tough.

At times I just have to turn my fingers loose like with this one. I have nothing much to say today other than I love reading all the posts coming in. It's good to see Missy Caulk back in the mix...I have missed her. It's great to see so many Newbies that are coming in strong and talented! And, I have met enough fresh talent and wonderful people here in the last few weeks that it makes me sad that I ever left.

Okay guys...that's all she wrote for now!

Hey! I just got it! That's all she wrote? I never put that together with actual writing...see. I learn something every day! I hope you do too.

Happy Sunday,

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Colin Call

RE/MAX Integrity - Eugene, OR

Principal Broker

Hi Deb, Sounds like a great challenge. Kudos, and best of luck!

Sep 25, 2011 09:29 AM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Deb.....I think we all get bloggers block from time to time....You do a great job and I know will make it!

Hope you had a great weekend!---Rob

Go Vols!

Sep 25, 2011 09:53 AM

Stacey Smith

Keller Williams Realty - Aliso Viejo, CA

Your Orange County Beach Cities Realtor

You are doing great Deb!!! The challenge is almost over and the great thing is there is always something to write about... I have been suffering from writers block lately but even with writers block I still have pictures and access to community events calanders in my county so it's just a matter of just doing it.

Sep 25, 2011 10:35 AM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Wow Deb you have to really be creative and put your thinking cap on when you put out that many posts in a row...

Sep 25, 2011 11:09 AM

Richard Iarossi

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD

Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Deb,

I honestly hope Active Rain takes a break from authorizing any more contest for the rest of the year.

Rich

Sep 25, 2011 11:12 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Deb....put the pen down!! LOL Sometimes you just gotta let if fly sista! Some days I can pop stuff out so fast it's kind of crazy - other days are slow as molasses. Guess that's life, et?

Sep 25, 2011 11:38 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I've been trying to stack enough to post from the road when I'm on vacation. So trust me... I feel your blank pain. And I too want good quality not just ... well I set my standards and I try to keep to them.

Sep 25, 2011 11:58 AM

Deb Brooks

Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Colin, yes it is a challenge for me. This will be the first time I have ever written this many in a row! I'll have to go back and count just how many it's been! Thanks for coming by Colin. Good to see you.

Rob, thanks, I truly needed the encouragement my friend! I had a good nap and now I'm feeling more perky!

Stacey, I can always find something else to write about but I truly did come to a point today that I just wanted to spill whatever came out and this was it. Now, don't be taking pictures while driving okay? That's a blog...

Sep 25, 2011 12:04 PM

Stacey Smith

Keller Williams Realty - Aliso Viejo, CA

Your Orange County Beach Cities Realtor

Heehee... Well I was only going 5 MPH... But it was very much worth taking a picture of.. I am one of these people if I see a great shot I have to take it... Even if I am driving.. :)

Sep 25, 2011 12:11 PM

Rose King

David Tracy Real Estate - Friendswood, TX

Friendswood / Pearland / Houston Bay Area

I didn't participate in this challenge, but I should have. The last one I did was tough to complete, but I did it and have slacked off ever since. Now I am putting things back in high gear, but like you, it's sometimes hard to think of something good to write about. Have a great day!

Sep 25, 2011 12:16 PM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Deb - it's been a virtual festival of local stuff this month. It's been good for me, but I'm also weary of getting a post in every darn day - only a few more days left. We can do this...

Sep 25, 2011 12:19 PM

Brenda Mullen

RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX

Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

I feel the same way Deb. I am not doing the 30 day challenge because contests like that hamper me mentally, (it's a thing with me), but on the same note, if I don't feel anything inspiring to write, I get a bit paranoid. I personally can't think of what to write to make it quality and entertaining content right now, so I am reading lots of other blogs to get some inspiration :)!

Sep 25, 2011 12:29 PM

Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.

eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC

Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

HI Deb,

For somebody that did not know what to write about, you nailed it..... We all have the same feeling from time to time, and we have to dig a little deeper to find the solution....... hey that is like keeping a deal together in real estate, cool so it is all related, who knew.....;)

Sep 25, 2011 12:30 PM

Dr. Paula McDonald

Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX

Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Happy Sunday to you as well Deb. I am bone tired but want to get in my posts and comments. You are doing great.

Sep 25, 2011 03:23 PM

Krystal Knott

Christie's International Real Estate - Summit Colorado - Breckenridge, CO

Breckenridge CO Real Estate & All Summit County CO

Deb, I agree it can be difficult sometimes to come up with a post especially every day. I also like my posts to be done right and I prefer my husband, Justin to proof them but he isn't always around and available...we are just human after all. I hope you have a wonderful rest of September with the challenge, we are almost there! --Krystal

Sep 25, 2011 04:31 PM

Kasey & John Boles

Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID

Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Richard #6 - not me! I didn't do this 30 day challenge (well, I was going to but I am in MST and on the third day at 10:00;m when I sat down to write a post I realized the AR day was already over) but the contest give me a good kick in the pants to move foward and give me good ideas for content. I'm not that great at blogging yet and the contests really help me out.

With that said, you've made it this far Deb! The month is almost over, hang in there! -Kasey

Sep 25, 2011 07:18 PM

Mimi Foster

Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO

Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

Before this month I had RARELY written a localism post (one of the main reasons for being on AR, right?) So it has been WONDERFUL for me to have the focus that it is not only fun, but it is so very enlightening.

But for some reason, it has really kicked my tush, not in the daily because I am usually pretty verbose, but in the daily LOCAL in having to actually PLAN something rather than just sitting down and writing from the heart. So it has been good, it has been instructional, and it has really helped me to FOCUS. But since I'm in the mood, I think I'll punch out a few more so that I don't have the pressure for the rest of the week. Then I can get back to EMOTING :))))))))

Sep 27, 2011 11:27 AM

Deb Brooks

Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

And if I were there Mimi I would be doting on my emoting friend! LOL I think I will do the same. You have inspired me so I'm off to write. This has been good for me to. It really has made me think "local" and that's what it is all about really...well, sort of.

Sep 27, 2011 11:30 AM

Mimi Foster

Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO

Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

I LOVE and ADORE the idea of you doting on your emoting friend! Hope you are well, that you are all recovered, and let's talk again soon. Huge hugs . . .

Sep 29, 2011 12:56 AM