Waking up this morning to ActiveRain (like every morning) brought me wonderful greetings for my birthday ...thanks to all! But that's not what I want to write about. Kathy McGraw wrote a Monday Morning Gifts....Happy Birthday Sally but that's not what I want to write about either.
You see, ActiveRain Friends that I have made along my journey on ActiveRain is surely a bizarre way to meet people in our industry. But yes, I have made a few that have come to know me and who I am through my writing, talking with me and actually meeting me.
I met Kathy McGraw in November of 2007 when she came to Hawaii and we have been close friends since. So close that she knows me and my antics. So, my birthday is coming up and last week she tells me I'll receive a package in the mail any day...and...DO NOT OPEN IT UNTIL MY BIRTHDAY.
It comes and I call her to let her know and ask if I can open it. NOPE. I can't believe she said no! lol! I don't open it. The next morning I finally open it and I read the note. I took the picture with the pens over a couple of words but it says, "HA! I told you not to open this early, but just like a little kid you couldn't wait".
I couldn't stop laughing and Gary is cracking up (he knows me too) saying HA HA, Kathy got you good!
Whatever...
I called Kathy cracking up and she knew I'd opened it.
That's probably the best present I have ever gotten. I love laughing (even though my mom calls it boisterous...I call it hearty :) and having friends who chime in with antics of their own.
In any event...another package comes a couple of days later and like I said...we come to know each other through this online and meeting with peers thing.
My other present from Kathy is the fairy card holder. I am an avid collector of fairies and I believe...there's a fairy (or angel or whatever you want to call it) in everyone. So, I'm going to have a wonderful day...thinking of the wonderful ActiveRain Friends I have come to know since joining ActiveRain in March of 2007. (thanks marti for the wonderful addition to your post too!)
My REAL present is all of you!
Mahalo to all!
Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.
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What a cute story! I agree that we all need to laugh more. In my business most of our clients have nothing to laugh about. At least until we have finished our job.
Happy Happy birthday....
If I ever come to Hawaii, can I look you up? My son just spent his honeymoon there and fell in love all over again!!
Regards, Lori
Hi Sally,
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day. Kathy is a good buddy to you, me and many more here.
Isn't life on Active Rain wonderful? It's great that you have made such friends in the 'Rain.
I would never have thought back in June of 2006, that so many relationships would have grown from just signing up here.
Happy Birthday Sis & Mahalo!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SALLY!!
Take the day off and catch some sun on one of the many beautiful beaches you have there!!
All the best and I wish you many many more!
Happy Birthday Sally,
Take the day off, go to the beach or go to Alamona shopping center and spend some money.
Steve
Lori: Of course you can! Thanks!
Cynthia: She sure is...so are many others .....and most of all ...I loved the laugh!
Vickie: Sure is!
Lil Bro: I'm glad I met you :) :)
Yvette: Thank so much!
Steven: On my way to the office...check you guys out later!
Sally, Kathy is a tremendous friend for you and really knows you INSIDE and out.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SALLY!!!
Happy Birthday Sally! I hope you have a super-fantastic day! KM
Active Rain is a wonderful community and I am so pleased to be a part of it. It's nice to hear of the friendships that were made through it.
Thanks for sharing, and Happy Birthday!
Kind Regards, Nicole Weidauer
The Egerer & Weidauer Team, Keller Williams Realty North Seattle
Great Story. Thanks for sharing. And Happy Birthday!
Sally-I'm with Jason here....who would have known that when I joined (just because my competition did) that this was a place to meet people.....for real, and make friendships???? Back to that saying......."We came here for Business.....we stayed for the Friends!" I don't know who said it., but that's the way this place is.
I read you so much that I even know when some of your regulars aren't here......I feel like I know George Soto and so many others just from your Posts....although I have never been to their Blogs. Like you, the laughs, and the caring are what make everything so special. Genuine Caring of course...and I see that on your Blogs all the time.....It's about the people as you said.
OK....enough of that junk just have a Great Birthday......hey did you like Sherriff John....I laughed at Liz's comment that that was a Lot of candles......... LOL :) One more candle, one more year of fun :)
Happy Birthday, I was going to say I started reading you after seeing some of the groups Kathy posts too. How funny that I am commenting right after Her (disclaimer- I am not a stalker) Do think I spend too much time on the computer some days. You girls all be good and have a great day. cheryl
Sally HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! This must be your 29th :) :) :)
I have also made good friends here on ActiveRain, and you and Randy are high on that list.
Sally,
Happy Birthday!!!
Just for the record...the dictionary defines 'fairy' as "a tiny, graceful imaginary being in human form, supposed to have magic powers"...an 'angel' on the other hand is defined as "a supernatural being, either good or bad, of more than human intelligence"...there, take your pick!!! Thanks, Fran
P.S. I'm betting you pick 'fairies'...!!! LOL
Ok...I can stop reading....George came by with his Birthday Wish....LOL :)
George: Oh...it's cool.....I'm 51 and proud of it! WooHoo! Thanks George...you have been so wonderful to Randy and I!
Cheryl: yeah yeah...let's see how many you comment on right after her :)
Kathy: No kidding...and funny how we read and pick up who goes where just by the commenting :)
Carol...thanks.
Nicole: This place is wonderful...don't ya just love it? Thanks for the HB.
Kristin: I am! I work in the office all day!
Gary: Funny huh? Thanks Gary!
Fran: Actually...there's good and bad in all areas....and even in spiritual.....so take your pick too! I am banking on the good ones here.... :)
Kathy: Wouildn't ya know he'd be by... I love George! LOL!
Dear Sally, happy, happy birthday to one of the best Rainers I have come to know. I love this community for bringing people such as you to my life. Have a wonderful year.
Happy Birthday from a new friend in the Rain Sally. I really enjoy your posts and hope to meet you someday so we can laugh together in the same time zone. Have a great day.
To funny, and happy birthday, being strong and waiting is such a challenge.
Sally,
I'll take angels...the good kind...and BTW we share the same birth month but different signs!!! Thanks, Fran
Happy Birthday Sally,
And many, many more! That being said, you are still a lil kid, eh!! Good for you. It is so hard not to open a gift when it arrives. My best friend always opens her gifts early and tries to hide the fact, however I know her too well and rag on her all the time.
Thanks for sharing the story.
WooHoo too Mana! Thanks so much!
Paddy: I'd love to meet you as well! Thanks!
Hazelhoff Builders; Thanks! And when it comes in the mail I think it means open right now!
Fran: I'll take whatever is good too! What day Fran????
Hal: Oh yeah....gotta have fun..laugh...live a good life. Thanks Hal.
Happy Birthday SALLY!!!!!!! Now, I am sending you the same thing I sent to the Realtors that are on my rate watch this morning. I hope you enjoy it.
Goodness, Sally, I meant to get over this morning to wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! The morning had other plans for me. I do hope you had a wonderful day -- and night tonight -- and a spectacular year to go with it! How wonderful of Kathy to send something special your way (she's sure got you pegged :)~ Lots of love and blessings!
Sally & Kathy .......... maybe if Sally blows out those candles real qick, who know 29 might come around again ........... LOL
Sally Happy Birthday. Your story is super cool! :-) Graet to have a friend like Kathy.
Sally, I hope you had a great day. Happy Birthday, I am not far behind you. VIRGO'S RULE!
George that was funny......OK Sally pucker up......... LOL :)
...Just like a kid at Christmas. If it was not for the friendships I have made here, who knows if I would even be blogging. You are a special lady, Ms. Whoo Hoo Sally, have a wonderful day with Gary. Happy Birthday !!
Thanks Fred!
Carole: Yeah...and she knows it...and does things to show it lol!
Funny George....where's my birthday hug?
Thanks Nanette!
That's right Audrey...Virgo's rule!
Kathy: pucker up....no breath left...lol!
Missy: Thanks Miss Missy! I agree...it's the friendships and connections here that I stay...as well as the abundance of info!
What a pleasant story about your friends in the rain. You two have lots of fun.
Hey! Happy Birthday! Mine was on 9/3! I hope you had a wonderful day.
((((((HUG)))))
Well I hope you are having a happy birthday and doing whatever you want to do. : )
Barbara: i have fun with MANY :)
Susan: Happy BD to you too!
George: Bout time :) Thanks.
Georgina: WooHoo...worked all day :)
Sally- thank you this was fun spending a virtual time with you on your Birthday, and meeting some of your friends...hi George :) Now enjoy your evening.....
Hi Sally,
Happy Birthday!!!!! You are just like a little kid, but Kathy was one up on you. LOL! What a beautiful card holder. Enjoy your day my friend! :)
That card holder is perfect- and happy belated birthday!
Sally - Best wishes for a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You gave me the gift of laughter today as I read your story. What I love the most is while I've not yet met anyone yet personally on Active Rain I feel like you are all family through the personal connections I have made with other members by just reading their blogs.
Sally......Hapy Birthday and I just loved your story and card holder. You do put laughter into our lives. thank you for being there.
Kathy: We ate steak...again...last night went out with mom and kids...
Suzanne: no kidding...she tries to act all adult and stuff...but look at her hahahahah.
Thanks Laurie!
Thanks Donna!
Pam: Ah.....birthday is almost over...bummer.....that was fun :)
Happy Day After your birthday Sally. You deserve a special day everyday. Have a great one today too!
Thanks Paddy....every day I arise is a wonderful day!
What a wonderful story, Sally! I loved reading it. Happy Birthday to you EVERY DAY!! ......Kay
You worked a full day on your birthday. I did the same thing on mine.
Thanks Kay...it was fun.
Randy: Yeah...life goes on.....and thank you so much for the fairy (tinkerbell) pillow...I ended up putting it in my toy chest (my saving chest) to preserve :)
Hi Sally!
What a beautiful gift Kathy sent you!
I hope this is one of your best and happiest years ever with a great many wonderful surprises yet to come your way...Happy Birthday!!
Jo
(Sorry this is a few days late...I've been very busy so far this week and have hardly been online at all up til tonight. Just catching up on some posts now.)
Sally - Well, I have obviously been out of the loop for TOO LONG!!! Happy Birthday, if it is almost a full month late!!!!