25 Dec 2010

Happy Holidays to you!

Just for Fun

Hi Everyone & Happy Holidays!

I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for the impact you’ve had on me this year whether you realize it or not… It’s been an amazing year for me, thanks to the support of those of you I’ve connected with!

I also wanted to share with you about a delivery from Amazon.com that landed on my doorstep yesterday…  TADA! These gorgeous pinqued Joan & David pumps from Santa Scott (aka  @unmarketing) are what was inside! Isn’t that the coolest?

I’ll quickly tell you the story – Scott sends out a tweet asking for folks to tweet him back with their Amazon Wish lists. (of course, I have one with books, but I also have one with pink shoes… you know, *just* in case! Well, I finally got the opportunity to share that list (first time!) and I was really just trying to be a smart-ass, when, well, as you can tell, Scott called my bluff!)

There are many lessons to this story. (One of which is I get to cross these babies off my list!) The least of which is not that SCOTT STRATTEN IS THE COOLEST GUY ON TWITTER (and maybe the planet, but I cannot confirm the latter just yet). No, seriously. Go follow him…  http://twitter.com/unmarketing also… buy his book and read that, too. (not even an affiliate link, baby!)

What’s even cooler… is that’s not why he sent them to me, or anyone else he picked…. he just did it to be awesome. And that was the best reason to do it.

So, whatever you get from this… I say, THIS is what social media is all about. Things like:

…Connecting with awesome people!
…Developing relationships both on and offline
…It’s not about you! Supporting others in what they are up to!
…Being genuine & GIVING to your followers… give back. Give again. then give some more.
…Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there ;)
…SHOW UP – If I hadn’t caught the tweet & responded, I wouldn’t be writing this post :)
…oh, and don’t edit your blog posts… I didn’t!!
…I am sure there are more (or less…) whichever, i’m sure you won’t hesitate to let me know in the comments :)

Lastly, Scott has taught me about more than just engaging. He’s also taught me about life. Here’s a gift from him to you, trust me, you want to hear this…

And because I couldn’t decide which picture of Scott and I to post, here’s another for your viewing pleasure :)

I’ll stop rambling now.

Thank you again, Scott {Hugs}

and Best Wishes for Happy Holidays to all!

xoxo,

kbj

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