Update 10/04 - By the Way, anybody who is reading this post can copy and paste the Friendship Ball and start your own thread - that's the REAL spirit of the Friendship Ball!
So I received this Friendship Ball, out of blue, from my friend, Margareg Mitchell (a.k.a. Ginger on Trulia). It took me a while to respond, because, yes, I am speechless (or shall we say, blogless/) for the honor to be the chosen one among all her friends here on ActiveRain and many other places.
One of the things I like about the ball is it says Foreever Friends and has HOPE at the bottom. True friends are the ones who hold us up and give us hope. The ball is also like our friends in life, sparkling, colorful, comes in many varieties, but they all light up our lives!
The ball orignated from Gary Woltal (Gary's Origiinal post). The idea is to pass the ball down to two people you connect with and let the spirit live on and multiple. Sort of like Active Rain, doesn't it?
I would have picked Margaret, because she is genuine, thoughtful, brilliant and level headed. She is also knowledgable about real estate, not only from the sales stand of point but wiith a background of builder and investor for luxury properties. But i guess if I picked her, the spirit of multiplying won't work. So, please accept this ball in spirit, Margaret!
The other very obvious choice is Brad Andersohn and I am sure you will all approve. I first noticed him when he went on Trulia and answered a few questions. I replied and followed him to ActiveRain. I thought he would not have rememered because he knows so many people, but he did. I noticed how much he was helping others and enjoy helping others, ant that was way before he became Community Builder. And the Community Builder came, I am sure because of his involvement and the followings and respect he received on ActiveRain for all the selfless help he provided to all. So, Brad, you get the ball from me.
I also love to read jane Anne's blogs. She is the founder of the ECO-All-Starts ~ Green group. She is the fearless leader of the group, extremely knowledgable about Green related issues. She is also creative, generous, creative, constantly searching for ideas to promote ECO, Green ideas, Active Rain and Localism. She also does not know me well, but she has always been willing to lend a helping hand when I emailed her on the side asking for directions, clarification and just support. Thanks JaneAnne!
And I am so blessed with so many great friends in life. I don't see them much but everytime i see them, it's such great joy - those are mostly the friends I met when I volunteered at school and I just LOVE them, generous, happy, helpful, selfishless, sweet, smart, genuine and down to earth; all great, passionate people!
Sylvia Barry
, Realtor, ePRO
Marin Realtor for Marin Luxury Real Estate
Marin, Sonoma, ,San Francisco North Bay
Frankk Howard Allen Realtors
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sylvia thats a really nice tribute to your friends.........you have to be a good friend, to have really good friends@
I absolutely love the concept. How often do we proceed thru our day without 1) telling those we love how we feel and 2) reaching out to a stranger each and every day and just sharing a smile while saying "Have a great Day!" Isn't this ATTITUDE needed more in our current environment? I just joined ActiveRain with the intent to reach out for help and support from those I pass and giving right back before I leave. .....Sylvia-how lucky you are to have people you care so much about and who care about you! Have a great day and I am smiling as I am writing. Bob
It's good to be reminded of people who are thoughtful....tempers can be short with "let's make a deal" offers...wounded sellers and struggling realtors...this is a good comfort blog....thank you,
Hi Liz Liz Moras - Chilliwack (Vancouver, B.C.) Realtor (Real Estate Associate Broker for ReMax Nyda Realty) : You are right, but sometimes people actually love you just because who you are. Truthfully, I am relatively new on ActiveRain and have not met as many people, but readiing their blogs, I have mentally registered many wonderful rainers. The ones I picked, they have never met me, but they are great friends of mine by their act and kindness, in my mind!
And there are so many more on the Rain, as you must know!
H Robert Robert Lopez (Gloria Nilson GMAC), Thanks. As my previous comment, I am quite new on the Rain also (comparing to my efforts on Trulia), but I have found tons of wonderful PROs here. The fact that you would take the time to let us know how you feel about expression gratitute, and pass on friendship, makes you one of the great Rainers! Enjoy!
Hi Sally and David Sally & David Hanson, Southeastern Wisconsin Realtors (First Weber Group), How true it is that this is an even more importaant time to let people know that you appreciate them, to llift them up in a glooming environment. We need each other and this is the time to show our support!
I'm honored Sylvia, thank you. I will try my best but please, please do not take it personal if I "Drop The Ball" for a bit, I have so many projects and irons in the fire right now, but I will do my best to deliver the ball and all it represents as soon as I can. Thank you for thinking of me and thanks for remembering me and following me here to AR. I hope you're happy you did, I am. :-))
Hii Brad: You are most welcome. I am actually surprised as to how fast you respond to this. Thanks! And I am not a bit surprised that you might drop the ball. No worries. The only purpose for me to pass the ball onto you is to thank you and that's that!
Sylvia - you are so welcome my Bay Area friend! Now go enjoy this beautiful weekend. :-)
Sylvia,
What a great idea to promote w/friends......thanks for sharing.
Sylvia~
WOW! You just made my Day...no my Week! Thank you so much for your kind words. During difficult days, when there are so many troubling aspects to our lives, and on so many fronts, gifts such as this are to be treasured. Again...10,000 happy bows and a Big THX!!!!
Hi Dan: Yep, that's what ActiveRain is all about - rain the friendship on all!
Hi JaneAnne Asheville's GREEN Land & Homes ECO-Steward Realty : The pleasure is all mine! Thank you so much for helping me get started and helping all the ECO Green Reatlors (or us wannabes). Always kind and generous. Like you said, the only way to survive this time is to help and appreciate each other! Thanks for all your help!
As I look into the crystal friendship ball - I see love, happiness and prosperity in your future :-)
Thank you Myrl Myrl Jeffcoat (GreatWest GMAC Real Estate): What wonderful thoughts from you. I wish you much love, happiness and prosperity in your future also :-)