Niagara Falls Real Estate & Homes : 300 Active Rain Posts -- How Did That Happen?

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300 Active Rain Posts -- How Did That Happen?

I just checked  this will be my 300th post!  Hard to believe that July 4th  I wrote my very first post. 

Back then that very first post I wrote here at Active Rain took me hours to compile, this post 20 minutes of my time, I just finished touching it up before posting!  I freaked out at the prospect of writing one post a week -- how did I get to averaging 1 a day?

I cannot believe how far my own writing has come.  And that is just one of the many benefits I have gotten from my membership here at Active Rain.  It seems the secret to my success -- practice and great coaches!

There have been many wonderful members who reached out their hands and helped me when I was just beginning and really struggling to write at all.  Their encouragement and willingness to assist me is what helped me overcome the fear and learning curve.  So I have done the same to other members here at Active Rain. 

As a Moderator here at Active Rain, I read a lot of posts.  And there are a lot of budding superstars out there.  There are already lots of posts of how to write, that is not what this post is about...

Most recently I have been finding newer members that are struggling with their posts here at Active Rain and I would like to use this post as a way to thank them for taking time and letting me help them with writing here at Active Rain.  This is my way of paying it forward, by coaching a few members...

  • First off Brad Andersohn of Vallejo, California allowed me to coach him through the process of editing a WALL OF WORDS into something a little more readable.  We spent a couple of hours on Sunday going back and forth as I would coach him through the process of editing a good set of bones.  He even was a good sport about leaving the original post along with the Reworked Post so I could share with other writers an example of Before and After. 
  • The Second person I want to put a spotlight on is Midori Miller of Daytona Beach, Florida who yesterday took my call wanting to help her with her International Post.  I was half way through coaching her through editing her post before I realized I didn't have her save the first version.  Again it was a matter of someone having a lot of good information, it just needed to be edited a bit and made easier for the reader.
  • Lastly, I want to thank Judi Barrett of Idabel, Oklahoma and her willingness to allow me to pick apart her Jinxed Commercial Property post.  We spent a lot of time reworking and picking just the right graphic for her post.  She took the time to make my suggested changes and it was great to get to know her as we worked on this.

You see probably one of the most rewarding things about being a member at Active Rain is the sense of community and how we all seem to help each other out.  I got a lot out of my tutoring sessions in the past week.  Each of these members I mentioned above are paying it forward.  Last night the joy I heard from Midori as her post came alive was priceless!

If I happen to call you, it is me paying it forward to those wonderful members who helped me when I started here and those that continue to help me in my education.  All I ask is that you turn around and find a new member and help them along the way.  If you get a call from Midori, Brad or Judi to help you I want to know! 

Judi, Midoir & Brad I dedicate my 300th post to you!  I look forward to seeing lots more from you all here at Active Rain!  

 

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59 comments • Colleen Kulikowski • March 22 2007 12:55PM

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Colleen, Congratulations on your 300th Post!  That's enough writing to create a book!  It's amazing how it happens.  I can certainly relate to your comment on how daunting creating original articles was initially.  Thanks for making so many positive contributions to the Active Rain Community.  We look forward to the Next 300! :)
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate about 5 years ago
Colleen-You are really something else.  Thank you for the time and effort you put into making my post more attractive.  Those phone calls made a difference in how I look at the network and made me take a hard look at my blogging.  I don't know that I felt like a good sport, it is more along the lines of feeling Lucky and blessed that someone I did not know took the time to help me.  You can bet I will continue to write and I am positive with much better results.  It's the little details that matter.  Congrats on 300 posts that is definitely a milestone and thanks so much for the dedication!!!  And just so you know I will pay it forward to my WOW team 4 out of 5 are on the network and someone I do not know.  
Posted by Midori Miller - Ormond Beach | Daytona Businesses And Area Information (Midori Miller @ Coastal Results Referral Company) about 5 years ago

Lola -- Thank you!  It has been a really amazing journey and I am enjoying it!

Midori --  It was my pleasure to assist you!  The sheer excitement in your voice as you saw your post evolve was a great gift to me...  I really do look forward to seeing more of your writing!     

Posted by Colleen Kulikowski (Turning Key Realty) about 5 years ago
Colleen - Congratulations on your 300th post - you are truly and inspiration. I've already learned a few things from you (smile) and look forward to learning much more....Wishing you continued success.  
Posted by Cyndee Haydon 727-710-8035 Clearwater Beach Short Sales | Condos & Homes (Charles Rutenberg Realty) about 5 years ago
Congratulations on your 300th, that's a lot of post's!
Posted by Laurie Manny (Long Beach CA Real Estate) about 5 years ago

Bully for you Colleen~  That's amazing I think.

 

Patricia Aulson/Seacoast REALTOR/NH & ME

Posted by PATRICIA AULSON, REALTOR Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes (PRUDENTIAL VERANI REALTY- Portsmouth NH Real Estate ) about 5 years ago

Collen congrats on your 300th post thats quite an accomplishment to say the least, keep them coming!!!

Next thing you know you will be at 1,000 posts :)

Eddy

Posted by Eddy Martinez (Nationwide Funding Group) about 5 years ago
My sincerest congratulations to you, Colleen! That's one very big number... and you should be proud!
Posted by Jeff Turner (Real Estate Shows) about 5 years ago

Colleen congrats on 300!! That is truly a big acomplishment. I have watched you and your writing grow over the last 9 months and it really has been something to see. Keep it up.

On another note: Did you know Sharon Simms hit 500 a few days ago? I sure wish someone would go back and feature her post. It kind of slipped through the cracks.

Posted by Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc about 5 years ago
Colleen... 300 posts.. how do you do it and still have a life.. you must be incredibly organized and not need any sleep...Congratulations...
Posted by Manhattan Beach CA/ e-PRO..... Kaye Thomas... (Real Estate West) about 5 years ago

Colleen,

I`m very happy for you. I must agree with BB. Sharon Sims 500th post needs to be featured as well.

Fair is fair! 

Posted by Florida List For Less Realty, Inc. Broker/Owner. about 5 years ago
Congratulation!!  300 posts is a ton of typing.  I just passed number 150 and thought I climbed a mountain.  I may have to type with more than 2 fingers to reach the bar set by you.
Posted by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (808) 384-5645 (Century 21 Liberty Homes ) about 5 years ago
That's fantastic Colleen.  I went back to some of your earliest posts and it look looks like you've come so far with your posts. A lot of work...but you are definitely Queen in your kingdom!
Posted by Kelly Kilpatrick, Broker-Associate (Gold Coast Realty) about 5 years ago
Are you brain dead and tired fingers yet?  That's quite an accomplishment!  Especially being a moderator too.  Congrats on a very LARGE milestone.
Posted by Cynthia Sloop (Community Association Manager) about 5 years ago

Congratulations. I read your post and appreciate the tips you gave.

Posted by A Crye-Leike Blogger, Angie Vandenbergh (Crye-Leike, Realtors) about 5 years ago

The dedication is so you, Colleen. That a nice tribute. We all enjoy reading your posts and it is wonderful to see, and hear, how you have grown. Thanks for being such a sharing, helpful person. And I'm sure the folks you have helped (mentioned and otherwise) and grateful beyond words.

Congratulations on #300.

Jeff

Posted by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Homes for Sale ~ 760-840-1360 (Solutions Real Estate (CA DRE Lic. # 01490977)) about 5 years ago

Hi Colleen and a great big "CONGRATULATIONS"  to you!  Truly alot of hard work went into it.  I think it's admirable of you to include the Newbies.  You've been a real inspiration to us all here in the Rain!

Fireworks

Posted by Robert and Lisa Hammerstein, Realtors® Coldwell Banker, Pascack Valley Area (Bergen County New Jersey Homes For Sale 201-218-6802) about 5 years ago
300 Posts! Way to go, now I have to read all of them! Just kidding Congratulations.
Posted by Randal Keberlein (Real Estate Financing Expert) about 5 years ago

Colleen,

Congrats on your 300th post!  You are an inspiration to me as a newbie...  I still have a few questions and you can answer them in post 301.

  • question 1  Where do you find the graphics that you post?
  • question 2  I spend most of the time in the shower trying to think of something good to post about- how do you determine what to post about?
  • question 3  How much time a day do spend on AR?

Thank you looking forward to 301!

Posted by Shanna Hall, GRI,SFR St. Louis, MO 314-703-1311 (Real Estate Solutions) about 5 years ago

Great accomplishment, Colleen!

Scott and Bryant - you're absolutely right. Done!

Posted by Rich Jacobson Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker (Keller Williams West Sound Realty) about 5 years ago

RJ,

You Da man!

Hope all is well for you and your family...

Posted by Florida List For Less Realty, Inc. Broker/Owner. about 5 years ago

 

Rich -- Thanks!   

 

Bryant & Scott -- Thanks for pointing out the missed post!   We all have been so busy and trying to keep up with all the posts that are happening here at Active Rain.   I have been very busy with other things that my time featuring has fallen off.   I had a nice conversation with Sharon this afternoon and she understood how things can happen...

 

 

Posted by Colleen Kulikowski (Turning Key Realty) about 5 years ago

Angie, Patricia, Eddy, Cyndee, Kaye -- Thank you

Laurie --- Thanks for the gold star!  

Jeff T -- I am... 

Lisa & Robert -- Thanks for the fireworks! 

Jeff D -- Thanks!  It really is special to see those that I have helped improve.  I am so happy for them... 

Shanna -- no need to go to post 301...

  1.  Microsoft Clipart
  2. I have a notebook sitting next to my computer and a page in my day planner.  As I have ideas I write them down.  When I have time I go into Google Docs and start writing on all of the topics.  When one finishes it is then posted...   Right now there is over 200 in process some just a title, others more developed.
  3. My time on AR varies.  Depends on the day and how I feel and what I have scheduled.  My time is getting less and less as I become more busy....

Kelly -- Wow Queen...

Randy -- I look forward to you catch up with me.    

Cynthia -- not brain dead yet... There are days that my fingers are not too happy with me...

 

Posted by Colleen Kulikowski (Turning Key Realty) about 5 years ago
You are the BEST! Thanks for using my example as one to better others writings here in the AR community. You have been a great inspiration, and a wonderful support friend. Congratulations on your 300th post! I know it's been alot of work, but I assure you, it will come back to you 10-fold. You're beautiful, don't ever change. Thanks for all you do, and for just being you!!!!!!!!!


Smiley
Posted by Brad Andersohn (Zillow - Outreach Manager) about 5 years ago
Brad -- You are most Welcome!     
Posted by Colleen Kulikowski (Turning Key Realty) about 5 years ago
Congatulations on your 300th post and your sense of community!!!  Even better than the 300 posts is the fact that you are mentoring others!!!!
Posted by Chris Tesch College Station, Texas Real Estate (RE/MAX Bryan College Station) about 5 years ago
Congratulations, Colleen!  What a great way to repay those who helped coach you.  And, the added benefit is that all of us at AR are presentented with posts that are just that much more polished.
Posted by x x about 5 years ago

Congrats Colleen. 300 posts very impressive!

Keep it up :)  

Posted by Monika McGillicuddy~NH Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty) about 5 years ago

Wow, you too    deserve a gold star  ....

Great job Colleen. You have done a fine job with becoming a creative writer !

Posted by Michele Connors, Broker in Charge (Coldwell Banker First Realty Morehead City) about 5 years ago
As someone who is new to this whole world, I am in awe!  One fully developed, coherent, logical entertaining post is still a bit outside my grasp. . . the thought of 300 makes me feel a bit faint!
Posted by Lori Gilmore - One Savvy Move Home Staging (One Savvy Move) about 5 years ago
Way to go Colleen!
Posted by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL) about 5 years ago
Way to go Colleen!
Posted by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL) about 5 years ago
Congratulations!  As always a good job.
Posted by St.Cloud Homes about 5 years ago

Way to go Colleen you make us all proud.

Can't wait until 500. 

Posted by Jay McGillicuddy~Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty) about 5 years ago

Hi Colleen!

As a newbie I'm sure you could find a lot that I need to learn in writing a blog. I'm all ears if you have any time on your hands.

 

Posted by Lizette Fitzpatrick - Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes - Horse Farms (Lizette Realty - Lexington KY - Richmond KY) about 5 years ago

WOW... that is GREAT! And I thought I was a blog-a-holic.

Ok.. a few questions...

1) Which post are you most proud of?

2) Which was the most UNDERRATED and UN-NOTICED?

3) Which was EFFORTLESS to write?

4) Which took the MOST TIME to write?

Me

Posted by Craig Schiller (REAL ESTAGING, a nationally recognized leader in Staging.) about 5 years ago

Colleen,

You already know what I think about how you have progressed here at Active Rain. I wish you the best in your accomplishments and am rooting for you as I know you will continue to evolve on your way to the top.Congrats on your 300th post! And keep up the good work.

Posted by Rhode Island Realtor ~ Karen Hurst ~ www.stonehurstrealty.com (STONEHURST REALTY) about 5 years ago
Colleen !      U did GOOD.  # 300 Great.    I 2 have enjoyed reading and watching how ur methods and styles have changed and improved and become more and more polished. I shall continue 2 read , enjoy, and learn. Thanks 4 all 300.
Posted by Paul D. Gardner (Affiliate Broker at "Third Tennessee Realty and Associates" ) about 5 years ago
Congratulations, Colleen! It's been neat to watch your growth over the last many months. And kudos to you for tutoring some others, to teach them how to make their blogs even better. You get a special star for that!
Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS (ALVA International, Inc.) about 5 years ago
Congratulations.......
Posted by Tracy Santrock-Cary NC Realtor (Fonville Morisey/Santrock Realty Group, Inc. ) about 5 years ago
Congratulations Colleen!   2 Florida gals have a great accomplishment to share!  Cool beans!
Posted by Linda Davis (RE/MAX Realty Group) about 5 years ago

Colleen,

Thanks for the post and congrats on your 300th post. Continue to share your thoughts, as it is empowering to both the author and the recipients.

Posted by William Collins, Vice President (FirstService Residential Realty) about 5 years ago

Karen -- Thank you!   You were the first example of members paying it forward...

Paul, Lizette, Allison, Chris G., Lori, Terry, Monika, Chris T, Jay & Tracy -- Thanks!

Sharon -- Thank you, I think that the most rewarding thing for me is the appreciation that I experience from so many of the members.

Craig -- Love the questions...

  1. Most Proud - Come Soar with the Big Guys!
  2. Most Un-noticed - the long list of local reports that I write that seem to get a half dozen views, but no comments....
  3. Effortless - Rich Jacobson Reaches 100,000
  4. Most Time to write - Active Rain - Week in Review 01/08/07-01/14/07 (Modified)
Posted by Colleen Kulikowski (Turning Key Realty) about 5 years ago

Colleen - CONGRATS on 300 posts!!  That's alot of work and effort and time - VERY nicely done!  You're most kind and caring and giving, and we all learn from you to 'pay it forward'.

CONGRATULATIONS!
Ann

Posted by Portsmouth NH Homes Condos - Ann Cummings New Hampshire REALTOR® (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire) about 5 years ago
Excellent post.  Congratulations first of all.  And second of all, that was awfully nice of you to help Brad.  What goes around comes around...
Posted by Arizona Mortgage about 5 years ago

Colleen was great, giving me advice and on how to clean up my post and where to look for good graphics.  She even helped me look and she found better ones than I did.  She was totally unselfish with her time and talent as she advised and gave pointers.   Kudos to you, Colleen on your 300th.  That's an amazing accomplishment!

 

Posted by Judi Barrett~Integrity Real Estate Services~Idabel, Oklahoma about 5 years ago
Wow Colleen - that is HUGE!!  Congratulations! 
Posted by Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate (Majestic Properties) about 5 years ago
Congratulations and thans for the help and inspiration you have given to some rising stars on AR.  I am still trying to find my voice and the time to express some ideas. 
Posted by Joan Whitebook Southern New Hampshire (BHG The Masiello Group) about 5 years ago

Colleen,Not only 300 posts but 300 good posts jammed packed with information to make Active Rain and the individual members better.

 I was hoping you would hit 12345 for your score but you have already passed it.

Amazing, a post a day. Now if you could  list or sell a house a day, that would be an accomplishment!   What is your next goal?

Congratulations to both you and Sharon!!

Posted by HomeRome Realty Author:Real Estate the Rome Way 410-530-2400 about 5 years ago
Colleen, First as a Recent member (2 Months) I want to say thanks for your part in creating the current AR. It's member like you that had the foresight to keep clicking away and for that I am thankful. Now for your recent accomplishment I a sending you 300 Virtual White Roses and a big hug!
Posted by Mitchell Jamel e-PRO Realtor (Brite Real Estate Professionals - Saint Augustine Florida) about 5 years ago
Congratulations Colleen!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Renee Burrows - Las Vegas Real Estate - (702-580-1783) www.ShackDiva.com (BrokerThe Force Realty-REALTOR-Estate-Probate-REO-Short Sale) about 5 years ago

Colleen - This really is an awesome accomplishment. Thank you for sharing so much with the Active Rain community.

Best wishes and please keep posting!

James

Posted by Chartwell Mortgage Corporation about 5 years ago
Congrats on 300, Colleen! More than just the posts themselves, you've brought a spirit of encouragement, community and integrity to the Rain. Thank you.
Posted by John Novak - Las Vegas and Henderson NV Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace) about 5 years ago

Margaret -- Thanks so much, I am on the phones...  getting things accomplished!

Joan -- keep writing you will find your voice! 

Mitchell -- My office smells so wonderful with all those roses!   Thank you... 

Karen, Renee, John, Rick & Ines --- Thanks!

James -- I will...

Ann -- I hope more people will pay it forward

Judi -- I look to your new posts that you are working on!     

Posted by Colleen Kulikowski (Turning Key Realty) about 5 years ago

Colleen,

I apreciate your insights and desire to help elevate the entire AR community.

 

Posted by Downtown Portland Real Estate Broker~Herb Hamilton,CDPE (RE/MAX Preferred Inc. Realtors) about 5 years ago
Colleen, thanks for being there to help so many. Your unselfish giving is what makes this community so great! Congrats!!!
Posted by Ryan Hukill - Edmond Realtor® (ShowMeOKC Team of Paradigm AdvantEdge) about 5 years ago

Herb -- Thanks

Ryan -- it is my pleasure to help everyone!

Posted by Colleen Kulikowski (Turning Key Realty) about 5 years ago
Congratulations Colleen!  We miss you in Naples.....
Posted by Real Estate (Best Buffalo Homes) about 5 years ago
Congratulations!  You really have great information on your post.... Keep up the good work
Posted by Cindy Aguilar (N/A) over 4 years ago

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