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The internet and blogging are just tools … not the answers
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Lani Rosales
January 18, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Mariana, I think you nailed it by noting that the Intenet is a great tool but the personal face time cements that pre-existing relationship online media creates.
We really really really enjoyed having you in Austin- you’re way TOO funny (or is that from all the sharpies?)!!! I won’t tell everyone about your making our waiter nervous or the trespassing on the capitol grounds, or the cuss words we yelled at people at bus stops (or other things I just made up). 🙂
***btw- dang I look cute in that picture of us! haha
Benn Rosales
January 18, 2008 at 7:22 pm
My feelings for having met you are equal and we really enjoyed watching you ride the cannon in your striped socks. Thanks for visiting us during your Austin trip, and hurry back with your Husband.
Benjamin Bach
January 18, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Y’all are some OG AGs
Mariana
January 19, 2008 at 12:53 am
Benn – It was awesome! Derek can’t wait to meet you. Maybe we can all eat at the grirr next time we are in Austin.
Lani – You DO look pretty dang cute! (A bit better than the one where Benn is sporting a halo…)
Benjamin – May I ask what an “OG” is? Or should I not …
Lani Rosales
January 20, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Mariana- OG means “original gangsta.” Benjamin Bach and I are OGAGs (original gangsta agent geniuses) in our off time, most notably on Facebook.
Ines- oh don’t be jealous, we filled her full of beans and Starbucks and sent her to sit in a cramped room with other people who ate beans and probably had Starbucks. 🙂
When will you be coming to Austin? There are a million reasons….
Lani Rosales
January 20, 2008 at 6:46 pm
HA HA HA HA HA HA, no I can’t believe it!!!
ines
January 20, 2008 at 6:24 pm
I’m jealous! REALY, REALLY Jealous!
Ines
January 20, 2008 at 6:42 pm
I’ll skip the beans – but I will HAVE to come up with a reason to visit Austin.
(can you believe I entered the wrong sum?)
Mariana
January 20, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Ines! (the sums DO get tough if they are over 10 …LOL!) I can’t wait to meet YOU someday in person! Since I make it to Austin semi-regualarly so I can met you there too! 🙂
Lani – OH! I thought it was some reference to OG Readmore: https://www.thepuppetstudio.com/OGReadmore.html
LOL!
Ines
January 20, 2008 at 7:34 pm
are the beans the reason Mariana was on the canon?
Mariana
January 20, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Yeah … I refuse to answer that on the grounds that it may intimidate me … or imitate me … or incriminate me … or something.
Ines
January 20, 2008 at 7:47 pm
OK – I promise not to make any jokes about how powerful the canon’s explosion might have been if it worked.
Ken Brand
August 25, 2010 at 10:42 pm
There is much to be thankful for. That’s what your sharing makes me think, and feel. Thanks.
stephanie crawford
August 26, 2010 at 1:26 am
BUSTED! I do that, I “hide behind the computer”.
I use it to respond to as much as possible. I’ve often thought that I could convert more if I added a Buyer’s Rep, but I’m just not ready to let go yet.
Alex Cortez
August 26, 2010 at 3:34 am
Good article, Mariana. I can say that in my market many Top Producers have little (if any) online presence. The fundamentals and old way of doing things still hold immeasurable value in order to succeed.
Doug Francis
August 26, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Plan a post or two a week… then spend the rest of the time with your peeps!
I had to convince my 12 year-old to call his friend on the phone, rather than checking to see if he was logged onto X-Box Live. Folks, we live in a social world and HUMAN Interaction is essential!
Stacie Wells
August 26, 2010 at 5:49 pm
The timing on this was perfect. I just had the opportunity to cement some online relationships with face to face time at REBCORL. Met several people in person who I chat with and see online all the time. In person definitely takes it to a new level. Now, if I can just get some face time with Mariana, Lani, and Benn…. 😉 (Maybe for a sock competition?)
Rob McCance
August 27, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Canon rides are cool.
Teresa boardman
August 30, 2010 at 9:50 am
I like my computers more than I like most people.
Mariana Wagner
August 30, 2010 at 11:20 am
For as much as I agree with you, Teresa, … Being able to hug someone is infinitely better than “poking” them. Usually.
Alex Cortez
August 30, 2010 at 11:48 am
Mariana, maybe you are not ‘poking’ them the right ways. 😉
Ines
August 30, 2010 at 11:42 am
I don’t know Mariana…..when it comes to T…I’m thinking poking is better 🙂 (she has matches, you know)
Alex Cortez
August 30, 2010 at 11:52 am
Mariana, maybe you are not ‘poking’ the right way. 😉
Lisa Archer
August 30, 2010 at 1:18 pm
I am looking forward to some IRL facetime with Lani, Benn, Benjamin and Mariana when I am in Austin in a couple weeks.
@allstarmom3
Teresa boardman
August 30, 2010 at 3:45 pm
That is true Mizzle but I don’t have the resources to fly to Colorado to hug you so you will have to settle for a poke.