Today is a very special day for me. My first post on Active Rain was exactly one year ago. I'm Here proudly, if not quietly, put me on a journey that has brought me so much. I was lucky enough to gain 13 comments on that first post. It gave me encouragement to go on. I found a renewed passion for writing and Active Rain gave me the forum to have my work read and enjoyed by others.
Oh the places I've seen through my "visits" with friends far and wide. Localism posts are a great way to have a virtual time out from day to day scenes and tasks. I have such great relationships with many other Active Rain members. I feel like I have friends all over the country and beyond.
I have managed to accumulate 138,848 points as of this morning. Points might not be my main goal but it is fun to see them add up. This post will be my 375th entry and I have received 8 gold stars. In my home state of New York I rank 12th in a sea of 5544 members and I am #1 in my county and local locations. This weekend also marked the addition of my 100th subscriber.
What does all this mean to me and my business? Plenty.... you see I have received numerous referrals and many clients directly as a result of my AR association. One of my blog posts was recently noticed by an editor from NAR's Realtor magazine and resulted in my broker being interviewed for a future feature. I have been given opportunities to participate in some special programs and I think my business has already grown. My confidence in myself has improved over the year and I now feel I can serve my clients more efficiently because of that confidence.
So Thank You to the Active Rain staff, to my friends who are members, and to my public followers for sticking with me so far. It is awesome to have this opportunity to have my voice heard.
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Paddy, Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary. Looking forward towards year #2...
WOO-HOO! Congrats Paddy on the 1 year! Those are some pretty impressive stats in your post! So glad that you are here and that you STAYED!
Here's to many, many more posts from you and looking forward to another year of them!
Thank you Michael. I will be here!
Thanks for the cake Leesa. I am happy you are here too!
Happy 1st Anniversary Paddy!
and many,many more.
Cheers,
Eva
Thank so much Eva. Have a great year yourself!
Congrats Paddy!
Sounds like your getting everything and more from AR
Good luck
Tony
Thanks Tony! I love your pic. Have a great day.
Paddy,
Congratulations on your first year anniversary! A great milestone! I grew up in upstate NY outside of Schenectady. We use to go to Lake George or Scroon Lake (my brother still vacations there). A quieter way of life! Good luck on year #2 for Active Rain
That's right as another fellowship counsel,s "don leave before the miracle happenbs."
Paddy - happy anniversary. And 100 subscribers, wow. That says a lot for the quality of your contribution. As one of those 100, I say keep 'em coming.
I have vacationed there myself many times Dorie.
I'm not going anywhere janice.
Thanks Mike. I am proud of my accomplishments but more than that I am happy to count you as a friend in the Rain.
Paddy...
I think that my turning point or "epiphany" at AR was when the first comments rolled in. That's when I realized how powerful it was, and also, that if people were actually reading the posts that I needed to write something worthy of their attention.
It was life-changing!
Featured on the Group "Whacked!!!"
I agree Richard. I have been changed for the better. Thanks for the feature on "Whacked"
Congratulations. Those are some great stats for one year of participation. Good luck in year 2.
Thanks Josef. I enjoyed ever minute of earning them too. Have a good one.
Congratulations Paddy! We are all better off with you here.
Bo
Paddy - you have me blushing and saying "Aaaaaawe!"
Paddy, congratulations on your one year anniversary. Your contributions to ActiveRain are really paying off.
Thank you Bo same to you.
So I got to you Mike. Have a great Sunday.
Thanks Michael. I appreciate your comments.
AWESOME - one year AND 100th subscriber? Thats real hard to beat!! Congratulations. You are a joy to have here and we appreciate you!
Paddy, congratulations on your anniversary and AR success. I can only hope I will do as well as you. Go celebrate!
Congrats Paddy! I salute you with a fine glass of champagne!! Looking forward to many more!
Thanks Steve. I appreciate you too.
Thanks Connie Just be consistant and write from the heart.
thanks for the champagne LaShawn Have a great week
Congratulations Paddy! Keep up the good work.
Happy Anniversary, Paddy. I'm in month 2 and I have already seen positive results in my business through AR. I'll follow your lead and keep it going. Thanks!
Thank you Sue J See you at the office otmorrow.
I am glad you are seeing results so quickly Kent. Keep it going.
Congratulations, Paddy... a lot of folks never make it past the first blog, let alone their first year!
Thank you so much Jesse. I have enjoyed myself.