Reconnecting with Long Time Friends

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with 3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. #9001154

I'm deeply embarrased to say, over 6-7 years, I've accumulated over 1Million Active Rain points. To those who don't know, 1 Million points dont just appear one day. It took me over 5 years of daily blogging, commenting and most of all, connecting with others here in the Rain.

But since 2011 through NOW, I havent been as active, in part because BUSINESS truly became busier. And I'm also Mommy of TWO. My baby, just entered Kindergarten a few weeks ago. And even my baby baby is 18 months now.

I've really worked ALOT the last 2 years straight barely taking any time off. When I do have a little time left, I spend it on building my Wordpress site, Frisco TX Homes for Sale. When I'm really, really wind down, I'm beginning to cut back in actual DAILY WORK in the business, but more looking and accomplishing my BIG PICTURE - long term goals (like reading and talking to my husband about business).

I barely watch TV but when I do, it's following America's Got Talent (which I'm glad this season is ending) and USA's Suits. 

During the past 2 years, I've made a well-intentioned goal to make a COMEBACK. Even as recent as last week. Then, I falter again.

But my good friend, Bill Spear told me how I could reconnect with my long time friends AGAIN, just with the click of the "Following" button. Since a few months ago when Active Rain completely changed its navigation, honestly, as Tech savvy as I am, I was lost and didnt know how to get around places anymore.

Just so you know, I found the FOLLOWING button and will plan to check in, make yet another best-intended comeback!

 

 

Comments (28)

Morgan Evans
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

Eileen and I enjoy watching SUITS also! Being busy with work is always a good thing.

Sep 16, 2013 11:44 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Following is a good button to use for "keeping in touch" !

Sep 17, 2013 02:30 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
RE/MAX Elite 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
RE/MAX Elite Warren County OH (Cincinnati/Dayton)

Loreena, Glad to help you get back in touch with all those bloggers you follow/subscribe to :)

Sep 17, 2013 03:16 AM
Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker
Aloha Kai Real Estate - Clearwater, FL
Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i

Hi Loreena. It's understandable that you've been busy with work and your blessings. It's always great to read your latest posts. Glad you are back :)

Sep 17, 2013 06:25 AM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Loreena,

I know and I'm only half way to a million.

You have help all of us love to read about and see those kids!

Well done.

Bill

It took me awhile to find the new link, too.

Sep 17, 2013 06:31 AM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

No apologies are necessary ever! Life happens and when you can join us, you will.

Sep 17, 2013 10:55 PM
Brad MacKenzie
Brad MacKenzie - Duxbury, MA
Turning Houses into Homes on the South Shore

Welcome back. Following is the main way I get to the blogs I want to read. Follow me and I'll follow you!

Sep 17, 2013 11:45 PM
Shanna Hall
Real Estate Solutions - Kirkwood, MO
I love selling houses!!!St. Louis, MO 314-703-1311

Welcome back and good luck in your new goal!  It sounds like you are driven- so I am sure we will see you flip to 2 million soon;)

Sep 18, 2013 12:16 AM
Donna Harris
Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com - Austin, TX
Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator

Loreena, I'm right there with you. I keep trying to come back, but things keep getting in the way. My efforts are genuine.

Sep 18, 2013 12:21 AM
Travis "the SOLD man" Parker; Broker/Owner
Travis Realty - Enterprise, AL
email: Travis@theSOLDman.me / cell: 334-494-7846

VERY nice website that you've built. I'm impressed even more since you built it yourself. CONGRATULATIONS on it & the million & the "return".

Sep 18, 2013 12:27 AM
Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528
Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY
Real Estate Salesperson

Loreena, so often real life gets in the way of all our best intentions.  You've been busy with all of lifes important things and that surely takes first place in our lives.  Its all good.

Sep 18, 2013 01:23 AM
Bob Miller
Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty - Ocala, FL
The Ocala Dream Team

Hi Loreena, thanks for sharing.  We too are still getting lost in ARs new format.

Sep 18, 2013 01:25 AM
Sondra Meyer:
Colorado Springs, CO
See It. Experience It. Live It.

Hi Loreena,

It does sound like you've been incredibly busy.  We have missed you and look forward to your future posts. 

Grace and peace,

Sondra

Sep 18, 2013 02:03 AM
Brad Andersohn
Executive Director of Education at eXp Realty - Fairfield, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Well I will say you have been missed.... but of course NEVER forgotten. Great to see you back and even nicer to know you've been busy and keeping balance between your business and family life!  :-)

Sep 18, 2013 02:08 AM
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

Welcome back.  I have not been as active for the last year and a half either.  Too busy with work.  Sounds like you have been keeping busy too.

Sep 18, 2013 02:50 AM
Nora Sims
Northern Shadows Realty, Inc. - Sedona, AZ
helping folks like you since 1978!

Interesting post, Loreena. I'm new to ActiveRain and didn't know about following button.

 

Sep 18, 2013 02:57 AM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Loreena,  life is definitely filled with blessings that keep us busy far too many hours.  I'm always delighted to see you and Michael!

Sep 18, 2013 04:23 AM
Cary Jo Hofstad
Blue Sky Realty, LLC - Kalispell, MT
Cary Jo, Hofstad, Broker, Blue Sky Realty LLC

I have never used following either, thanks for the reminder!

Sep 18, 2013 09:09 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
Congrats on the points and the business success, but more importantly on the family! That's the real success.
Sep 18, 2013 12:06 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate

Loreena, Your priorities are in order, IMHO. Family comes first.  I'm glad you found the follow button. Posting whatever you can, whenever you can, we will be here to read it. 

Sep 19, 2013 09:38 AM

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