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Two Years Ago, I went OFF Auto-pilot!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate

Becoming Two

 

Wow, it's been two years already!  Two years since I first posted this

Two years since I first stumbled upon the Active Rain Network and wrote a little blog and hoped that perhaps someone, somewhere would read it. 

Two years which went so quickly, that I forgot about my anniversary until...

Todd Clark commented on a post  and wished me a Happy Anniversary...How did he know when I'd forgotten?   AND THEN...

Takara Taylor asked me today,  just how many blog posts I'd written & I couldn't remember.

Two years ago, contacts via the Internet were so rare, I wondered how to respond.  Today, there's rarely a day without them!

Two Years ago, I wondered why a "Face' needed a Book and why Twittering wasn't just talking.

Two Years ago, I had no idea how much potential business was hiding in plain sight!

Two years of connecting, communicating and just plain having fun. 

Two years of learning a whole new dimension of business

I'm glad that I started all this two years ago and not just yesterday.  

THANK YOU ACTIVE RAIN & TENS OF THOUSANDS OF READERS WHO HAVE MADE TWO YEARS FLY BY! 

Comments(29)

Carol Smith
Casmi Photography - Mebane, NC

Congratulations, Lola!  And, for the record, your posts are always interesting, inspiring, thought provoking and full of valuable information.

Thank you for your eloquence in sharing with all of us.  You are truly a treasure in the Rain.

Dec 09, 2008 01:05 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

I am so glad that I commend you tenfold for the two years! Consistency...there's a reason for that. We deserve another conversation :)

Dec 09, 2008 03:18 PM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

I'm glad I could be the one to remind you! You really have been a great member of the rain and I'm glad to call you friend!

Todd Clark, Helping Families Home - www.IFoundYourNewHome.com

Dec 09, 2008 04:28 PM
Kris Wales
Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center - Macomb, MI
Real Estate Blog & Homes for Sale search site, Macomb County MI

I am grateful that 2 years ago you made the decision to join AR and share with us your beautiful words and vision.  

Happy Anniversary Lola!

Dec 09, 2008 07:40 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Congratulations on the milestone. I enjoy your posts. Wish you good luck.

Dec 09, 2008 09:40 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Lola -- congratulations on reaching this milestone.  Boy it does seem like 2 years went by quickly.  My first year, I really didn't get it -- but last year, the light bulb went on.  I agree that this is an incredible experience and I am enjoying every minute, including reading your exceptional posts.

Dec 09, 2008 11:06 PM
Allison Stewart
St.Cloud Homes - Saint Cloud, FL
St. Cloud Fl Realtor, Osceola County Real Estate 407-616-9904

LOLA it has been a wonderful metamorphosis watch you grow as a writer. Like a Caterpillar emerging two years later as a beautiful butterfly!

Dec 09, 2008 11:09 PM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

So true Lola! This blogging/internet thing just keeps getting better and better. Rock on!

Dec 10, 2008 02:26 AM
Sue Eller
Realogics Sotheby's International Realty-Sequim - Sequim, WA

Hi Lola,

Today is day 2 of my active rain account. I hope to be going as strong as you are in two years! I find that this can be addictive. I should actually get off my computer now and start my day for real.

Dec 10, 2008 03:12 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Lola, Congratulations, it's a landmark.  It's funny that we stumble across something and don't even realize the potential of it--and when we do we are floored!  This is a wonderful place to be and your writings are always beautiful.

Dec 10, 2008 03:22 AM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!
Hi Sue, Welcome to Active Rain & Social Media Networking. What's most intriguing about this process is that when you understand it more, you find that it is for real. There are real people behinds the comments on you post and real opportunities to connect and meet friends and clients. In 2 years, I have found this to be one of the most astonishing aspects of marketing online. Best Wishes!
Dec 10, 2008 04:02 AM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!
Todd...THANKS to YOU!
Dec 10, 2008 04:03 AM
AMBER NOBLE GARLAND - Top Real Estate Expert, Property Tax Appeal Specialist & Author
Strategic Marketing Expert & Relocation Specialist Serving New Jersey and nationwide! - Marlboro, NJ
- The Agent You Can Trust To Deliver REAL Results!

Happy anniversary Lola! Thank you for your valuable contributions to the AR community. Your posts are a joy to read.

Dec 10, 2008 12:15 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Lola congratulations on your two years.  It was two years for me back in Septembe, I can't believe that it has been that long.  A lot of changes to this site in that time.

Dec 10, 2008 01:01 PM
Terry & Bonnie Westbrook
Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI
Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

Having a bit of fun does make the time fly by.

Dec 10, 2008 02:45 PM
"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.
President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL

Let's see...

What to say to make you laugh...

Oh. I know. Two years ago I was still in my 'fourties' :)

TLW...ROAR!

Dec 15, 2008 10:03 AM
Dion Rainey
Real Broker LLC - Washington, DC
DC Real Estate

Congratulations Lola! I'm one of the guys thats just catching on but I'm very excited about the next two years! I'm excited about taking my business to a whole new level. Thanks for sharing!

Dec 15, 2008 10:34 AM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!

Don't know how I missed the comment, but you succeeded TLW...I'm laughing! :)

Dec 15, 2008 01:52 PM
"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.
President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL

:)

Dec 15, 2008 10:20 PM
Cheryl Powell - The Powell Team
Southern Homes of The Carolinas - The Powell Team - Harrisburg, NC
Concord,Harrisburg & Charlotte NC Area Real Estate

Happy anniversary, and congratulations on that milestone. You have another milestone right around the corner...300K points!

May 03, 2009 08:03 PM