It's interesting what we see, and what we see that we don't see. I recently posted about Perception in Yield signs. Here's another example:
We're driving along a route we frequently drive, and notice that where there was a building, there's now an empty lot. Do you remember what was there? More often than not, we think and think and just can't remember. Did we not "see" this time and time again? Yet we can't remember.
Now, Sharon...I'm not gossiping, but Neal Bloom has a rumor going around that you're about to go over 300,000 points! All I can say about that is CONGRATULATIONS!!
Way to go!
I see you have over 300,000 points. Tell us about the journey and the changes you have seen here on AR.
I see you did just surpass the 300K, congrats, that is truly an amazing accomplishment!!
BTW, yes on perception. I once drove through a stop sign because it was not there the previous day, and when I went through it, I was shocked, and the next day drove slowly and realized I had to stop there from then on. These days, they usually don't do it so suddenly, but people are still not always used to it, and do not fully pay attention to the road!
What's crazy is when it was desert yesterday and now it is a huge commercial building. Where did that come from?!?!?
ANYHOO, came by to say a BIG congratulations to our first Active Rainer who hit 300K. I am in awe :)
Lysa - yes, isn't it interesting how we do or don't observe what's going on around us.
Barbara Jo - guess you'd better not go away for three weeks at a time.
Robert - thanks for the comment. Interesting that I went over 300,000 points without noticing it - had to hear it from e-mails. Yes, Active Rain has improved my SEO, as has my "other" blog. All the exposure increases my business. Also - please call me Sharon instead of Mrs. Simms. You don't want to make me feel old, do you?
Linda - Thanks! I didn't notice until I had an e-mail from Neal. Odd that going over 300,000 coincided with several days of absolutely no time to blog or comment.
Chris - you're right. We sold a house in Tennessee and the new owners tore out everything we had custom done. Sad!
Cynthia - it's been a wonderful journey. I used to know nothing about blogging - and then this year Selsius named me one of the top 12 women bloggers in real estate! I noticed when I was about to go over 100,000 and also 200,000 - really missed the latest landmark until I started getting e-mails.
Dianne - many thanks!
Ronald - it's so funny what we see, and what we don't. I have problems with the current school zones - there isn't a School Zone when you actually are going by the school, but after you've passed the intersection AFTER the school, you're still in a school zone. That cost me several hundred dollars once - and it still doesn't make sense.
Renee - thanks much! I always look forward to your comments. Hope to meet you the next time I'm in Vegas - sorry it won't be NAR this year, too much other travel.
Leigh - thanks. I just take it one day at a time.
Sharon,
I hope you know we all are fascinated with that feat and I hope you have the chance to join the Platinum group and there are a lot of comments on my post awaiting for you!