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!
Lola Audu, is the Designated Broker & Owner of Audu Real Estate. Our company specializes in helping people buy and sell homes in the greater Grand Rapids, West Michigan area. You can contact us via e-mail @ info@auduhomes.com or by phone at 616-791-0511. Thanks for visiting our blog. Here are links to some of our most popular posts for you to enjoy!
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Hi Lola...I'm a year behind you but share your enthusiasm for the wonders of the Internet, especially Active Rain.
I'm going to check how many posts you've written. I can't believe I've posted as many as I have (I'm going to look and see what that number is also).
Glad you were one of the ones I found here when I arrived.
Kate
Congrats on your milestone Lola, time does fly!
GR is a great city! Last month we ate at Charlie's Crab on the river again - this time at night - the city lights are lovely!
Happy Healthy Holidays to you & yours.
Sincerely,
Grace
Hi Kate, Thanks for stopping by to join in the belated celebration. I was out of town and couldn't download Active Rain on my Blackberry, so the actual date of December 6th, passed with nary a peep. :)
Grace, I think that Grand Rapids, MI is one of the nation's best kept secrets! Glad you enjoyed your visit. Charlies' Crab is one of my favorite restuarants too.
Congratulations, Lola. Hard to believe so much time has passed, and so much has been learned. I am honored to have gotten to knwo you through your blogging adn chatting live. Perhaps some day we will have the opportunity to meet F2F.
Jeff
Jeff, What a difference a couple of years makes! For one thing, I've added to my vocab. list...wouldn't have had a clue what LOL or F2F meant two years ago. :) I would love to meet you in person. When I've had the opportunity w/in the past two years to meet folks from Active Rain...it's felt like meeting a good friend. Thanks for sharing so many thoughtful comments on my blog.
Congratulations! We're glad you're here. I personally missed my 250,000 point mile marker, and my 500th post =/ Good job on remembering yours. LOL
Lola,
Congrats on the milestone!!! :) Thanks, Fran
Congratulations! That is a big accomplishment that takes commitment.
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.
I am so glad that I commend you tenfold for the two years! Consistency...there's a reason for that. We deserve another conversation :)
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!
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!
Congratulations on the milestone. I enjoy your posts. Wish you good luck.
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.
LOLA it has been a wonderful metamorphosis watch you grow as a writer. Like a Caterpillar emerging two years later as a beautiful butterfly!
So true Lola! This blogging/internet thing just keeps getting better and better. Rock on!
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.
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.
Happy anniversary Lola! Thank you for your valuable contributions to the AR community. Your posts are a joy to read.
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.
Having a bit of fun does make the time fly by.
I'm with Terry - blogging does make the time fly by - and many other things as mentioned in your post.
Congratulations Lola! ...and thanks so much for the feature.
Let's see...
What to say to make you laugh...
Oh. I know. Two years ago I was still in my 'fourties' :)
TLW...ROAR!
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!
Don't know how I missed the comment, but you succeeded TLW...I'm laughing! :)
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Happy anniversary, and congratulations on that milestone. You have another milestone right around the corner...300K points!