I've seen other folks post about reaching 20K points and thought I'd never get here. But yet, here I am! It wasn't all that hard either. It happened as a byproduct of everything else going on. I read. I comment. I blog. I sometimes upload pictures to Localism. I've invited lots of folks I know to join this great community. (I've invited 80 or so and very few have accepted. What's up with that?)
My journey in the Rain began 5 months ago but I had no idea what AR was about then. So I just set up my profile and never came back. A little over a month ago I was invited to a group here and stayed long enough to look around and see what it was really about. I had no prior experience with blogging but had read about the benefits in several industry articles.
This time I decided to get involved. I read a lot of blogs. I caught sight of the vision! I lost a lot of sleep. I posted my first blog without knowing what the heck I was really doing. I'm glad I didn't wait until I knew as I would still be waiting! If we wait for the time to be perfect there's always an excuse as to why it isn't. Just like with most other things in life we know will be good for us but we put off anyway.
Did I mention I lost a lot of sleep? But I gained so much more! I've made online friends, shared ideas, benefited from other's experiences and their sharing of same, this week I even received my first consumer inquiry I can attribute to the Rain.
I've experienced a lot in my short time here. Here's just a sampling:
- You may just get a phone call from someone you don't know and welcome it!
- There's someone out there singing the praises of the unsung. I'd call him my hero but then he'd really never let me live down that stalker label.
- We might not like the way something is presented but the content can be valuable.
- There's a certain joy to be found in the simple things in life and with a little bit of wit to boot.
- A blog doesn't have to get a lot of comments to get the job done. Thanks for watching my back Renee!
- You can be incredibly handsome and still be loyal to your spouse (heck, they're still in love even!). The truly Dynamic Duo!
- You can leave a trail of thoughtful, intelligent comments wherever you go that make it obvious you've got class. I don't think I've ever commented on this gentleman's blog and that's a huge disservice to him. I'm going over there now.
- You can be relatively new at this and still be doing it extraordinarily well.
- You can be a great mother, wife AND real estate agent! A classy lady.
- You can get in a heated debate with someone and still not lose your cool. Another class act. You've earned my respect.
- You can tell us what you really feel without fear of retaliation. Her stuff is always tempered just right.
I could continue in this fashion but space prohibits that. There are so many great people splashing in the Rain! I'm abandoning the umbrella and soaking it all in.
Maggie Dokic, SFR is a licensed real estate broker in the state of Florida selling residential real estate in Miami, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Coral Gables, Gables by the Sea, High Pines, the Redland and other select areas of SW Miami-Dade County.
Maggie has earned her SFR certification to be able to better serve the needs of her customers in today's non-traditional real estate market. SFR is a Short Sale, Foreclosure Resource Specialist. Designees have been trained to understand the highly specialized options available to Sellers facing short sales & foreclosures and Buyers looking to buy them.
For more information on our local real estate market, or to see or sell a home in Miami, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Coral Gables or the Redland, visit my Miami Real Estate blog or contact me at Maggie (at) TheBlogThatAteMiami (dot) com.
The opinions expressed herein, are those of the author, and not necessarily of Keller Williams Realty.
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Maggie, congrats on your first 20K.
I am overdue in subscribing to your blog. And thanks for you kind words.
Maggie, congratulations! You deserve every single point! See, I lurk around your blog too :)
Hey Maggie,
Congrats on your milestone! I've had several milestones on this network so far and continue to learn new things all the time :)
Scitt
Splish Splash, Maggie was taking a bath, Long about Saturday night, A rub-a-dub, just relaxing in the tub. Thinking everything was all right. Well She stepped out the tub, put her feet on the floor, and wrapped a towel around, and she opened the door, and then Splish Splash! She jumped back in the bath, Well how was she to know there was a 20K party going on. Everyone was a-splishing and a-splashing, Reelin' with the feelin, moving and a-grooving, Rocking and a-rolling, Yeah! Bing bang, She saw the whole Rain gang Dancing in her ActiveRain Blog, yeah! Flip flop, they were doing the bop. All the Rainers had the dancing bug! There was a lollipop with-a Broker Bryant and his Lovely wife too! Maureen & Dimtry was-a even there, too! A-well-a, Splish Splash, Maggie forgot about the bath, She went and put her Dancing shoes on, yay...She was a rolling and a strolling, reeling with the feeling, Moving and a grovin, splishing and a splashing. She was a-rolling and a-strolling, Yeah, She was a-moving and a-grooving all the Rainers were a-reeling with the feeling, They were a-rolling and a-stroling, Moving with the grooving, Splish Splash. yeah! Yes, Maggie was a-splishing and a splashing along about Saturday night!
Congradulations Maggie!!!!
Maggie-
Congratulations on the 20,000 milestone. I liked your list of experiences. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations Maggie, really nice post.
Danny, that was a great tribute, lol.
Congratulations, Maggie. Good for you to persist and reach the 20K milestone. You're well on your way to greater heights!. And look how much you have learned, and shared? I liked your list alot! Thanks for sharing your thoights.
JEff
Congrats on your 20K! I sincerely hope everyone converts those well earned points into earned dollars. I love your fresh perspective and originality and you are truly a class act on the Rain! Originality will draw in the leads and opportunities and push you ahead of the crowd!
Thank you for the honorable mention :)
Wow. I went to church, took the kids to lunch, got locked out of the house, finally get back and I find a party going on in here. LOL thanks to all of you for visiting.
Maureen - I am honored you would say that. I love your work. Thank you.
Bryant - thanks for making me feel welcome in this big dysfunctional family. I've appreciated it.
Mark - thank you. I hope you don't mind if I continue lurking? =)
Jason - a staple? More than I deserve but thank you! I think you're right about the future of AR.
Sarah - who's flattering who here? =) I love your style. There's something fresh, upbeat and genuine about it that I enjoy. I'm looking forward to reading more. Thanks!
Scott- thank you. That is one of the best things about being here. The learning never ends. Where else can you have the opinion of this many professionals at your disposal?
Lisa - (it is Lisa, right?) thank you for your very kind comment. Only today I realized how the Featured Posts work. I've no idea how mine have gotten there. I'm sure you'll quickly reach your next milestone as well.
John - thanks. It seems like congratulations are in order for you too then. Congrats!
Netta - thanks. Thankfully, it is doable. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Danny! - it was you making all the ruckus when I came in. Thank you for that. I loved it! I love music from that era. You were in tune and everything. Watch out American Idol!
Jim and Maria - lol Now that I've learned a little bit, I hope so! Thank you.
John - thank you. I could have gone on much longer with the list. There's been so many nice people offering advice and support.
Laurie - hi! Thanks. I guess you were cheering Danny on as he was singing, eh? I enjoyed it too.
Jeff - thank you. I have learned a lot and continue to do so each day. It's one of the nicer aspects here.
Renee - thanks for your sweet words. You're top notch. Now about those points. I've heard others talk of trading them in for shoes. Where can I do the same? These comfy ones have seen better days. :o)
Maggie - way to go on your 20,000 points!!! And here's to the next 20,000 coming in less than it took for the 1st set.
Love this post - it was fun to read and see the links - all great folks and plenty more here on AR. This is a great network and I love meeting all kinds of people here.
Betsy - thanks! That's sweet of you to say. As you know, I'm already subscribed to yours. =)
Stephen - welcome to the Rain. You're doing quite well already. I saw your featured post (and commented). Congratulations!
Ann - thanks for your kind comment. You're right. Those links were but one miniscule portion of all the ones I would have put there if space permitted. This place is full of great people.
Joan - thank you. That is such a nice compliment. At the risk of being labeled a PollyAnna I have to admit that I enjoy making people smile.
Lewis - you look familiar. Didn't I see you yesterday? =) Thanks for stopping by today. I love the little pug you use. Is he really yours? He's adorable.
Maggie,
I agree totally - I've seen all of this in my short time here.
Activity pays off.
David
I think i am a 'someone'.. yeah.. i'm the first someone.. yooo hooooo!!!
Nick! I've missed you. Good to see you.
You're a very special someone. Don't ever forget it!