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TWO YEARS BLOGGING IN THE RAIN!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Beam & Branch Realty TREC #547752

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TWO YEARS BLOGGING IN THE RAIN!

I cannot believe that it has been two full years since I began blogging here in the Rain!  The time has flown by and what I have gained through my blogging efforts h

as been amazing!  It truly has been a fabulous journey and the people that I have met have embraced me and taught me a ton along the way.

For me, the best part of blogging for me has been the people that I have met here in the Rain.  I never knew when I began this blogging journey that it would end up being a "community" of real people who would reach out to me and embrace me big time!  This is the very best of what I have gained as a blogger.

What have I accomplished in the Rain in two years?

  • Wonderful and caring friends who have stuck with me through thick and thin!
  • Points are fun but not the main reason that I blog.  I found out early on that if I remained consistent, the points would come but more importantly, the phone would ring and it has.
  • The more you blog the more you realize that there is unlimited topics out there.  You can write about anything!
Taking part in a contest is a great way to get your out of your blogging comfort zone!  The contests have helped me to challenge myself as a blogger!
 
I have also learned to keep my camera with me at all times!  You never know when a blogging picture opportunity will strike!
 
Participating in Webinars and Rain Camp have been crucial in helping me to learn more about this craft of blogging.
 
Thank you to the Active Rain staff and to my Active Rain friends for all of your support and love during these past two years.  It has been an incredible ride as I look back and I wouldn't have traded one single minute!  Now, buckle up for the next two years and beyond!
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Comments(22)

Jon Eliason
EXIT Realty Advantage Pagosa, Pagosa Springs, Colorado - Pagosa Springs, CO

Paula ~ Happy II Birthday, &  Congratulations. The wealth of knowledge under this umbrella of such an amazing consortium is something I look to when sage advice is needed. A unique resource indeed. Enjoy your day & See you in the Rain...

Feb 13, 2012 12:18 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Thanks so much everyone.  I have so enjoyed my two year ride here in the Rain.  Can't wait to meet even more great people and continue learning.  

Feb 13, 2012 12:20 AM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Hi Paula - It has been a joy reading your blog over the past two years.  Keep on blogging!

Feb 13, 2012 12:37 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

2-years, congratulations. Consistency is a required component of success

Feb 13, 2012 12:39 AM
Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

Congratulations Paula, may you continue to find the same enjoyment and happiness in the next tow years with Active Rain. ~Captain Wayne~   

Feb 13, 2012 12:41 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

You guys are the best support ever.  I get a boost each day from the energy that I gain from the Rain. 

Feb 13, 2012 12:46 AM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Congratulations Paula, being consistent is a lot of work... fun, friends and google juice are the results.  Suggested this blog for the newbies to keep on going... don't quit.

Feb 13, 2012 12:50 AM
Gerry Michaels
Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA
GettysburgGerry Social Meida

Paula, when I read it was your birthday I thought, "oh, she's 21 again"...Happy Birthday my friend

Feb 13, 2012 01:19 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Ha ha Gerry.  Oh to be 21 again.  Not!  You are sweet though. 

Feb 13, 2012 01:55 AM
Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375
Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions" - Grand Rapids, MI
Real Estate Services You can Trust!

Hi Paula, Congratulations on your 2 year milestone!  Look forward to reading your future posts.

Feb 13, 2012 02:20 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Paula,

You're one of the good "ones" in Active Rain.  Congratulations on your display of self-discipline and how this applies to your overall business philosophy... g

Feb 13, 2012 03:55 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Thank you Gary and Gordon/Cherise.  That was the fastest two years ever!  I am so glad that I discovered the world of blogging.  I love it so much!

Feb 13, 2012 10:46 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Funny you should mention phone calls.  Except for two people who follow me on the Rain I have no activity (referrals, me being able to refer anyone) or anything else for that matter

Feb 13, 2012 09:32 PM
Cal Yoder
Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA
Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Paula, it has been great to meet you through the Rain. I agree with how much learning has occurred for me here. Consistency is important and this past week I only posted 9 times which was a bummer for me. Be well and keep running my friend.

Cal

Feb 13, 2012 10:15 PM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

Well happy BLOGIVERSARY Paula!  I will agree 100% that challenges & contests take you "out of the zone".  I have been here since 2007 and I love new challenges and ideas to get me to new levels with blogging!

Feb 14, 2012 11:34 AM
Henry D
Adak, AK
Nationwide Construction, Rehab,Conv & VA/FHA/USDA

Your Blogs are always a pleasure to read.  Keep on posting!  Your insights are always right on.

Feb 15, 2012 05:21 AM
Ellie McIntire
Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD
Luxury service in Central Maryland

Is that a red velvet cake and has it ONLY been 2 years? Your posts are great and I always enjoy stopping by. Congratulations on the milestone.

Feb 16, 2012 01:25 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Paula, it seems like you have been a great blogger here in the Rain for much longer than two years.    Congratulations, and you do a GREAT job.   Points are fun, but creating a reason for the public to call, makes it worth blogging every day!

Feb 16, 2012 01:48 PM
Michael S. Bolton
Michael S. Bolton,Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
MN Appraiser

Congrats Paula, 2 years is a great accomplishment! I agree with you, it's amazing what you can learn from others. You're so right about having your camera ready at any moment. There has been a few times that I wished I had my camera with me.

Have an AWESOME day!

Feb 16, 2012 11:30 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Two great years--congratulations Paula. For me, too, the friendships made here have been the most rewarding and unexpected bonus.

Feb 17, 2012 12:16 AM