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Active Rain Can Make You Famous.....Well Almost!!

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Real Estate Agent with Relocating To Baton Rouge & Surrounding Areas

I just wanted to post an exciting story! Have you ever heard of the group "Inspired By Song"? This is one of my favorite groups because people post songs that truly inspire them and also,  my favorite are the contests that Adam and Jason hold each month. It really stimulates my creativity and I also enjoy reading everyone's posts.

A few months back, we had a contest that pushed us to write about our first concert ever. I remembered it like it was yesterday, it was the New Kids On The Block. Now, if you are around my age you will have no trouble remembering that but if you are a little bit older the name might be nothing to you. Let's just say my favorite band of all time reunited...it was really like the Beatles getting back together for me and thousands of other women.

After writing my contest entry, someone found me and my entry. It was the Baton Rouge 225 magazine. Now, if you're not from here that probably doesn't ring a bell. If you are from here, then you know that 225 is one of the most popular magazines IN Baton Rouge. 225 called and wanted to do an interview with little ole me. I was so excited. I'M GOING TO BE FAMOUS, WELL ALMOST!

We met at Starbucks to do the interview. Of course, I had no trouble going on and on about my favorite band. I was so excited that I was going to be going to their concert months later. *Note- The concert was one of the best concerts I had been to in my entire life, granted I've only been to a few* Weeks later the photographer came over to take pictures for the magazine. They took pictures of me and another friend that were going to the concert, we said cheese and took loads of pictures.

After the magazine came out, I had several people call me and tell me that they saw me. I felt somewhat famous. The one question every one wanted to know was, "How in the world did they find you?", "How in the world did you get to do that?". I wanted to just say, "Well, you know, I KNOW PEOPLE", but I really had to tell them that it was Activerain! So you see, you never know who is reading, who is surfing...you never know when you might be ALMOST FAMOUS!

The Interview Of Me

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Comments(46)

Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Such a fun story - congratulations, Lindsay.  Now hopefully some of those readers will think of you for real estate, and not just the band.

Nov 08, 2008 01:52 AM
Ryan Martin
Pacific Continental Realty, LLC - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham Commercial RE Broker

That is too funny Lindsay. I never saw New Kids on the Block, but I remember a lot of my friends went. That is really cool that you got a little local notoriety. Hopefully it pays of in some business, or at least some new friends.

Nov 08, 2008 02:05 AM
MARY IACOVELLI
MARY IACOVELLI REALTY, LLC - Simpsonville, SC

Very good to know!! Thank you.  I am probably older than you and I know who they are.  AWESOME that you got to see them and got an article out of it!! Congratulations!! Mary www.activerain.com/miacovelli04

Nov 08, 2008 02:52 AM
Liz Moras Migic
Chilliwack, BC
Chilliwack, British Columbia - Realtor

How fun!  Thats so cool....who does't love a moment of fame?

Nov 08, 2008 02:53 AM
Sean Dreznin
NAI Tampa Bay - Sarasota, FL
Commercial Investment Real Estate Agent

Lindsay,

Always good to see a colleague flashing, "The Right Stuff"!  A funny story... In college while attending the Univ of South Florida, my fraternity brothers and I did a synchronized swimming skit at Greek Week to "Hanging Tough"... A classic!

Sean

Nov 08, 2008 04:59 AM
Diana Perez
Majestic Properties - Miami, FL

Wow, how exciting! Makes me wonder now who just might be reading my blog...

Nov 08, 2008 05:08 AM
Vickie McCartney
Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY
Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Lindsay~ How cool is that?  You never know what the rain is going to do for you!  Congtatualtions and enjoy your time being "famous!" 

Nov 08, 2008 06:27 AM
Gayle Balaban
The Best Spot Realty/Waterfront Real Estate/Ooltewah Real E - Chattanooga, TN
E. TN Waterfront Real Estate

Well, you've gotten further than a lot of us.  Any publicity is good publicity rightnow.

Nov 08, 2008 06:52 AM
Margaret Mitchell
Coldwell Banker Yorke Realty - York, ME
Seacoast Maine & NH Real Estate

Lindsay, what a great story!  I am older than you but remember the group very well.

Nov 08, 2008 08:54 AM
Linda Jandura
Raleigh Cary Realty - Apex, NC
Realtor, North Carolina Buyer & Seller Specialist

Lindsey- Know New Kids on the Block? My daughter was in 5th grade when they were hot, so I have all the songs memorized from her singing &  playing them over and over. She even had the hat and her friends and her lip synced to one of their songs for the schools talent competition ( they didn't win- no real talent there!). Of course now she adamantly denys this, as she's way too cool to have liked them. I'm glad that you still admit it!

Congratulations on being famous!

Nov 08, 2008 09:20 AM
Audrey June-Forshey
RE/MAX Realty Services - Darnestown, MD
GRI, Gaithersburg, MD

Lindsay, I am so excited for you.  You deserve it.  I can't wait to tell everyone I knew you way back when.  Good for you.

Nov 08, 2008 11:45 AM
Marlene Pellegrini
Norwich, CT

What a fantastic story!  This is great exposure for you.  I am truly happy for you.

Nov 08, 2008 01:57 PM
Sandra McCarty
Keller Williams - Southlake, TX
Sandy McCarty your Relocation agent for Iowa

Love the story!  Thank you for the post.

Nov 08, 2008 02:16 PM
Anonymous
Tony Felbab

Great story...here is your new favorite band. ( My son Andy is the bass player )...I am very confident they will make it big time....go to their site and listen to there  4 tunes...I can get you a CD for $5...its not the money , they are paying for there recording studio out of this...anyway go to www.musicbyparagon.com   leave a message there on your thoughts or email me back at felbab@sbcglobal.net.....   its amazing as you say by spreading the word how you get noticed.....best of luck in this real estate market...Tony 

Nov 09, 2008 05:09 AM
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Anonymous
Tony Felbab

Great story....listen to my sons band,,,,it may become your new favorite.  go to www.musicbyparagon.com there are 4 tunes on it. My son Andy is the bass player. Let me know what you think.  My email is www.felbab@sbcglobal.net   630-788-6184

Nov 09, 2008 05:18 AM
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Heather Goodwin
Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission - Shreveport, LA
Results That Move You

Very cool.  Hopefully it will bring you some business, too.

Nov 10, 2008 02:21 AM
Benjamin Clark
Homebuyer Representation, Inc. - Salt Lake City, UT
Buyer's Agent - Certified Negotiation Expert

Thanks for bringing up NKOTB. Now I've got "The Right Stuff" in my head. You know you are big when Weird Al makes a parody of your song.

Active Rain has made me famous. Not publicly, but with the people who count: future clients.

Thanks AR!

Nov 11, 2008 04:49 PM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Very cool. Anytime you can get free publicity it's great for business building. Congratulations on the article!

Nov 15, 2008 01:16 PM
Crystal Acohido
Honolulu HomeLoans, Inc. - Honolulu, HI
Sr. VP, CMPS

what a great story!  and you say it in such a cute way.  like a little kid on the block! 

Dec 01, 2008 10:42 PM
Anonymous
Anonymous

Congrats on the interview!  Thanks for sharing!  Neat to know...you never know what my happen from being a part of the activerain network.  Much Success!  :)

Dec 07, 2008 03:14 AM
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