What I am thankful for – Part One
To the many people who have supported me, my dreams and my vision
It is only because of Twitter that I happened to cross paths with these people and for that I am eternally grateful.
- @AceConcierge and @VAinParadise – my water cooler girls whom I will meet IRL some day. Without them I would not be the Virtual Assistant I am today. I am also honored and blessed to consider them both peers and true friends.
- @Matthew_Walker – for his amazing Book Yourself Solid coaching skills – because of him I am a better business person
- @StudentofLife – he is one of the most amazing, uplifting people I know. Not only is he a great father and husband but he’s a successful businessman. He has given me suggestions for great books to read and has introduced me to some great people on Twitter
- @SusanPowers – it is because of @StudentOfLife we met – she inspires me to eat healthier! Hopefully I’ll be meeting her IRL soon.
- @ckinney – a loyal follower, great friend and always tips me off on things she think may be of interest to me
- @katjaib – because of her I learn new ways to bring abundance into my life
- @Sophie_Lhoste – who heals me with her wisdom, insight and energy
- @DawudMiracle – who did my first website and because of him that I got onto Twitter in the first place – ‘nuf said?
- @KelvinRingold – because he makes me laugh and teaches me a lot of things (one of those scarily brilliant people)
- @Helpbusinesses – she has given me business tips that have proven invaluable
- @StacyKinney – who else knows so many ways to save when shopping online?
- @SkipBlabLLC – she is a cheerleader like no other
- @AviationNewsUS – even though he’s in Portugal he’s kind, generous and has taught me much about websites, SEO, etc.
- @JosephRanseth – my most amazing Social Media true-life story as of today and someone I look forward to working with in the future (another scarily brilliant person)
- @OwenGreaves – nearly forgot him (not on purpose) he is who gets all my votes for web hosting because he’s so helpful when I can’t figure something out on my own!
The local Fox Valley people get their own little section because I met them on Twitter and then later in real life
- @TommyTRC – another brilliant person who is one of the most generous, helpful people I have ever met in my entire life. Not only is he married with children but he supports the community in ways I can only imagine being able to do.
- @AndyCrash – one of my most memorable new followers and one who will always be dear to my heart for his gratitude for the small things I have done for him
- @2sonsup – she is one of the most confident women I have ever met
- @webjunkie – I’m beginning to think I need a simply brilliant category as he’s another one! For his initiative to have the free resume class this summer and for fixing my computer (well, almost fixing it)
- @RossLaRocco a true believer of social media who does his part by always doing great videos of our TweetUps
- @Kalalea and @DebSoul – energetic, generous individuals who truly live authentically
- @TamiAtVCConnex one of my newest Twitter friends who is a lot of fun and a staunch supporter of Social Media for business
- @tvorse – and all around friendly and great guy and happens to be one of my son’s favorite people
Each and every one of these people hold a very special place in my heart – thank you for all you’ve done for me. I appreciate you more than I can adequately put into words.
For anyone I inadvertently overlooked I’m sorry.
This post was created as part of a global groundswell of gratitude called TweetsGiving. The celebration, created by US nonprofit Epic Change, is an experiment in social innovation that seeks to change the world through the power of gratitude. I hope you’ll visit the TweetsGiving site to learn more, and to bring your grateful heart to the party by sharing your gratitude, and giving in honor of that for which you’re most thankful.
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Michelle,
You’ve shared such a great list of inspiring people.
I’m glad @daudmiracle is on it. Without him, we might have met as two complete strangers on Twitter and never had a chance to connect at all.
Thanks for sharing what you’re thankful for this holiday.
Have a great #tweetsgiving, and Thanksgiving.
Pamela
Pamela – thank you so much for stopping by to comment. I really owe this entire post and list to @DawudMiracle because without him I wouldn’t have gotten onto Twitter when I did! I’m so glad to have you in my life too!
Michelle,
what goes around, comes around and great things happen to GREAT people and you are one of them. THANKS for the love… ROCK ON!
Tommy
And that, Tommy, is why I love you! You are one of the GREAT people too and you’ve made me a better person. Thank you!
Thank you for being my Tweet Friend and supporter. You inspire me not to give up while teaching me so many social media things it makes my head spin. I love turning people onto you as you are so giving and kind. Thank you for being there for me and everyone else in Twitterville.
Happy TweetsGiving to you and your family.
All my best,
Tami
Tami – and you are always so great and implementing that you learn right away – your beta program invite is a true testimony to that! I’m so proud of you!
Twitter: JosephRanseth
November 24, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Thanks for the shout out Michelle… you are such a gift to the twitter community!
So glad to know you, both online and in person!
Joseph – thanks! I’m so glad to know you in real life too – you are the only one on the non-local list that I have had the pleasure of meeting in real life. All the others, I hope to meet them someday. And, of course, I hope to see you IRL again!
You are as awesome as the people you meet. I’m incredibly humbled to be placed on such a awesome. Thank you, I look forward to meeting you in 2010.
Jacqueline – I sure hope we can meet in real life some day, especially since it seems I know quite a few people in the New York area and have never been there myself before.
A friendship that is real is the one that stands the test of time.
Luis – and I have a feeling you and I will be friends for many years to come! I hope to come to Portugal someday to meet you in real life (and of course your two gorgeous dogs).
Michelle, you never cease to amaze me. Look at what you pulled together so quickly and beautifully. I am as thrilled to meet everyone on your list as I am to be included! It is a joy knowing you, @AceConcierge, @VAinParadise, @JosephRanseth and @AndyCrash…and now I look forward to getting to know, learn from and laugh with these other great peeps. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Kat
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Kat – and it’s my intention to get another post out today yet too as this one was only one piece of my gratitude puzzle for 2009.
What an inspiring post, Michelle! It’s an honor to be included in such wonderful company. I’m grateful to YOU for being the awesome, joyful, spirited connector that you are…always reaching out to bring like minds & hearts together.
Way to shine, Brilliant One.
Have a Blessed and Abundant Thanksgiving. …and this is me giving thanks to you… MWAH! You’re the BEST. XO
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Deb – I see that Comment Luv has your “5 Things I Love About Me” – I’m going to have to check that out. It ties in my with conversation yesterday with @Katjaib. So happy and blessed to have you in my virtual and real life.
Thanks Michelle,
I am thankful for meeting you and your inspirational example of what can be done with a desire to learn and grow and share! You get it!!
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Mark – and another thank you for the time you’ve spent with me encouraging me and allowing me to bounce ideas off of you!
WOW!! I am the luck one to be part of your twitter messages and growth!! thanks 4 giving so much all year long to me. I think its a great way to share your followers also and look forward to picking up new people to follow on twitter!!
Cheryl – a special happy birthday shout going to you!
You give a lot on Twitter too. I’m glad we are friends.
thank you michelle! wow, what a great way to wake up this morning and be included in such a great group of people. my gratitude to you too for working with me – it is a path we travel together helping and supporting each other!
Matt – you are most welcome. I enjoyed our journey together, even if I haven’t quite implemented everything you taught me.
Nice job Michelle…feeling inspired to do one myself now that I have seen how gracefully you put it together.
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Thanks, Rebecca – I know it’s late in the day but I still intend to get another post out yet today as well as part of #Tweetsgiving
Aww shucks Michelle
I too am so thankful for you and our true friendship that has formed via Twitter!
XO
Muhhhaaaaa…..you and Suzie had to be at the top of the list (even though it really wasn’t in any particular order) because without the two of you it’s possible that I would have had a head full of white hair months ago!