~ Half a Million ~
I started on ActiveRain on October 21, 2009. I didn't know what I was doing at all. It wasn't until November 20, 2009 when I wrote my first post (poorly written, I might add.) It took me until November 30th to comment on a post, but only one that day. Then I wrote my third post on December 21, 2009. This one wasn't much better than the first one I wrote. I tried my pen again on December 21st and was thrilled to receive 305 points! WooHoo! This got me excited. I knew my post was at least good enough for people to make comments.
My written posts came few and far between, but I continued to comment on others posts. I was getting the hang of it, sort of. I started my Mind Bender series in February of 2010. I enjoyed building some relationships through humor. I also attended Rain Camp this month. The information I received was more than I ever could have expected.
In March of 2010, my post Jack of All Trades, Master of None actually made it on the Daily Drop! I was hooked. The thrill of having this kind of recognition felt wonderful. You see, I am not the best of writers and it has always been a challenge for me to put my thoughts down on paper. I reached 100,000 points in mid June of 2010.
I took on some contests and tried to write with more frequency. And that frequency has paid off! I am addicted to this Rain play. I have built relationships with many people from across the United States. Without AR, I never would have even met them. I have expanded my knowledge. I have become a better writer (at least I think I have.) And, yes, I have even gotten a few referrals! I have even written a few features that I am proud of.
As of this moment, I have 499, 677 points. Once I post this, and get a few comments, I will reach a half a million points! If you would have asked me just over 2 years ago, if I could predict how many points I would have at this time, I never would have said a half a million! But here I am!!!
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