This post was inspired by Chris Elizabeth Griffith, who wrote her own "six pack" of favorite posts and encouraged us all to do the same. I decided to do mine as an award showcase for my previous posts. These are my favorites of the bunch. Since I chose more than six blogs, I am calling this a Party Ball of Posts, although I don't know if they actually make party balls anymore. In fact, I never purchased a party ball, but they looked like fun. They were supposed to be like mini-kegs, I think. But I digress, so without further ado...
First up, the award for MOST PERVASIVE AND VIRAL POST I HAVE WRITTEN goes to:
Some Suggestions for New Active Rain Abbreviations - Do you LOL often?
The above post has spawned a new secret language on Active Rain. Also, I put it first on my list here because my wife told me that this one really represents my personality the best (i.e. wildly funny and charming....right?).
Next, I would like to present the award for MOST COMMENTED BLOG OF MINE. With 147 comments, this is the clear winner (also the winner for MOST POINTS RECEIVED, with 582):
A Watched Pot Never Boils - My Perspective on the National Market
This next award goes to the POST THAT I HAD THE MOST FUN WRITING WHICH ACTUALLY ALSO MANAGED TO GET FEATURED:
"Getting Better" Scenes from Movies - I wish we could use them with clients
Is this self-explanatory? Maybe not. I guess you should read it to make sure.
One that I will never forget is MY FIRST FEATURED POST EVER:
View from the broker's desk - what makes a good agent?
Believe it or not, an agent in Wisconsin called me today who said that this post rang true for them. You never know how far the ripple spreads when you throw out the pebbles that are our blogs.
Another one that I will likely never forget is THE POST THAT GOT OVER 100 COMMENTS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY BLOGGING CAREER:
I have been blessed to have had five of my posts reach the century mark, and my "LOL" post above still sits at a lonely 99 comments. Any takers?
I think this next post was THE FUNNIEST POST I HAVE WRITTEN WITH POP CULTURE REFERENCES:
MORE song stuff - Am I hard of hearing? My Lazy Ear Syndrome
This is about lyrics that I have misunderstood, some for over 20 years. I even solved a lyrical mystery by looking up the words to "KOKOMO" by the Beach Boys. It may help you, too!
The final choices are two posts that give an intimate look into who I really am. These are THE POSTS THAT LET YOU INTO MY LIFE:
What makes a man a real man? Lessons from my Grandpa
Honestly, I am happy I shared these two. I got some of the kindest comments on them that I have yet to receive.
Thanks for joining me on today's show. Come back next year. I appreciate you coming out. This was sort of like creating a cheesy clip show from one of my favorite sitcoms.
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Jason,
Your a Natural :0) Keep up the great Posts!!!!!!!!
Tom Weiss
Jason - I think I have read all but one. I am going to have to go back into your archives some and check those out! Great idea on the six pack theory. I have read a few where others have put theirs together. I considered it but I think I need some more time and more posts. Great job as usual!! Thanks for keeping me and others so entertained and educated. You Rock!! Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...*mimic the Fonz*
Jason,
Another great recap. I've read and enjoyed them all. I was going to head over and leave you an LOL, but I already commented and think it'd only be fair to let someone else put you over the century mark. I don't think I've ever hit that mark. Thanks for the post.
I don't know of anyone who can boast of a better sampling. The first few were just pure genius. The last two were special. You are like the athlete who gets better as the game goes on. To think that we are still just into the second quarter!
I just had a great idea for a dual post by the way. Down the road, when we've settled the debts of these silly little challenges we keep throwing back and forth, we need to let everyone in on the fun by supplying a map to the insanity. Before this is all over, Adam is going to need moderators for his moderators.
I haven't missed a single one of these! I love them all!
DYTTCFIO?????
SHANNON - If you love Crouchie, then I love Crouchie. Thanks for your compliment about the post. I also have a special fondness for the picture post, because I gained a new friend with that one (you!). By the way, I spoke to your friend Yvonne today, and referred her to a friend of mine who does apartment locating.
Sorry to give you a headache with the abbreviations - I wasn't expecting anyone to take it seriously. Here you go:
CROUCHIE, J = just; C = comments. See if you can get it now! By the way, what happened to the idea a while back of the challenges group?
BRAIN
CROUCHIE, very close. It was "Just Goofing Off in the Comments!" No problem on the guy looking for an agent in Austin. He may have found someone else. I never heard from him either. I'm sure there will be plenty of others in the near future.
By the way, I was at our local association convention today. In one of the classes, a national real estate trainer mentioned to us that Austin, Texas is the BEST PLACE for real estate investment today! Maybe I'll have to come there and buy some investment property (after I take care of paying off some bills).
We also had the Governor of Virginia speak this morning who was incredibly optimistic about Virginia citing reports that for 2 years in a row Virginia was chosen as the Best State for Business, #3 in students taking AP courses and exams, top 10 in education, #1 best managed state government, Volkswagen U.S. HQ moving here, etc. (this will likely be the subject of a blog of mine this week).
I love each and every one of those posts. I don't know how you consistently hit it out of the ball park with great posts- all which touch different emotions- funny, sad, the whole business professional side- you cover it all with great skill.
Here is somehting that is sure to cheer you up Jason.
If you use a pic of 'The Fonz' in a blog post.... have you 'Jumped the Shark'?!?!?
Just curious
TOM - Nice reference, but I haven't jumped yet. I am just getting started, like from the early "Happy Days" before Potsie even starting singing. Here's a clip from the "post-shark" days (Richie has a mustache!):
http://youtube.com/watch?v=gPup-rnaR8g