Thanks for the memories
Has it already been over a year? Time has flown by and so much has changed! When I first joined Scrapblog as the “Community Guy,” which was about the friendliest title we could think of, we still hadn’t launched our website and were working day and night behind the “bubblewrap”. Since then, it has been one of the most fun and personally rewarding work experiences I’ve had.
Wait, did I say work? Well, there was some of that, but interacting with the community was far from work … it was rewarding time. I’ve met so many great people, in the US, in Brazil and in other countries. I’ve made friendships. And I’ve connected with people across various other social networks. I’ve also helped countless others with questions and tips. Some of the best experiences were when I would meet someone and they would say “you’re with Scrapblog? I love your service!” There was so much more to it, though, including strategizing, developing products, putting in processes, communicating with the press, general management … those were the work bits. These memories count for so much, as well as my own that I shared as a community member.
But in addition to Scrapblog, I am involved in other community building, teaching and consulting activities. I’ve been organizing and running wonderful BarCampMiami events, I teach Social Media at the University of Miami, I co-organize RefreshMiami web meetups, and, more significantly from a career perspective, I consult to companies on social media. These activities are taking on increased importance, and I have decided to focus more on these areas. This is an exciting time and I’m now setting sail on a new direction.
I will miss my colleagues, partners and suppliers, but I am sure that we will be seeing each other again. It has been great fun working with Scrapblog and I am sure that we will remain in close contact.
I won’t be gone entirely, though, as I will remain as a consultant with Scrapblog and of course, as an active community member! :))
What are people saying?
Good luck Alex!
All the best for the future, Alex, and thanks for all those times you have advised me so promptly by email (copyright issues etc.!)
Have fun and enjoy your new direction!
We will miss you Alex, you are a very skilled social networker and community builder and you did create serendipity!!
I wish you all the very best as you set sail on a new direction, but also look forward to chatting to you again in the scrapblog community.
Take care my fine friend,
Peg
Social Objects are not stationary. Congrats and Buena Suerte!
Alex,
I’ve already told you how much I’ll miss you, but at the same time I’m really excited for what awaits you!
I still remember the day you selected my ‘Dreamin’ of the Beach’ scrapblog for The Friday Five. I remember telling you how I cried the whole time I made that scrapblog, because I missed my son so much… and the very next day you selected the scrapblog for The Friday Five! I was stunned that someone at Scrapblog even noticed it, because I had just published it the night before! That one simple act of kindness meant the world to me! This is just one example of how you touched my heart and I’m sure other users have similar stories to tell.
I wish you all the best, Alex… and I’ll be ’seeing’ you on Scrapblog!
Lots of love to you,
Karen
Being both a fan of scrapbooking and social media I was intrigued by your approach to promote Scrapblog and it worked. All the best in your new venture. I look forward to your n twitters.
I will miss you very much Alex, you have been so kind and helpful. My guide here in scrapblog.
I wish you good luck, and hope you will have a lot of fun.
Klem Ninamor
Alex…though is sad that we wont have you here, is understandable that people as talented as you are have to move in life. I can say with total certainty that you are one (if not *the* one) of the most talented guys I have come across in my life [which isn’t short!!!
] and you deserve all the success that life will bring you….
I hust hope we can still follow your work (I am the greatest fan of your photgraphy, so I really hope you still keep giving us updates of your Flickr!!!) and you have a place in London or Trancoso whenever the opportunity turns up….
you most certainly have a place in our hearts!
Thanks for all the patience and support you gave us when first starting here, thanks for the attention (which I was honoured and flattered to recieve!!!) and the chance to have *met* someone like you….
people like you make the world a much, much better place….
Sucesso na vida, em tudo que voce se propor…vc merece!!!!
Com muito carinho da
Cynthia e Sarita
MrsPeel & LadyPink
Thank you all for your comments, I am privileged to have met you and honored by your words. I’ve and loved seeing the scrapblogs you’ve made and learning more about you. I’ve enjoyed every moment of participating in this wonderful community of Scrapblog, you have made me feel at home.
@Nick Dominguez: Thank you, and thanks for your support with BarCamp in Miami!
@cazjane Thank you, you’ve been with us since the start and it’s a pleasure knowing you.
@miruspeg Serendipity is one of the principal objectives, I’m glad you have experienced it here, thanks.
@Jose Castillo Thanks for the “I am a Social Object” t-shirt, see you at the SXSW confrence!
@Karen You have helped so much and it’s been truly a pleasure getting your feedback and watching you create and add to the wonderful scrapblogs you’ve been making. I wish you and your family all the best and I hope you’ll pass by Miami at some time!
@MJ Ankenman We have friends in common and I am honored by your comment; hopefully we’ll meet up someday and have a chat about social media.
@Ninamor Tack so mycket, klem fra Alex :))
@MrsPeel Obrigado pelo elogio, apreciei muito esses sentimentos e agradeco tua amizade aqui e no Flickr. I really enjoy the scrapblogs you’ve made … and you’ve been so prolific!
Alex, I will miss you greatly! You’ve helped me personally a few times, which I’ve appreciated so much. I always enjoyed your insightful comments on The Friday Five. I also appreciated your commenting on random scrapblogs as they were updated. I wish you well….you will leave “tall shoes to fill” at scrapblog!
I just posted in another section, but came across here and thought I would post as well. You will be greatly missed Alex! I wish you nothing but the best in your new endevor and hope that you will still be a fixture here at Scrapblog. I agree with Musicjan, you will definitely be leaving some tall shoes to fill!
Here is to wishing you the best!
Cheers!
Kaeli
Alex,
You have grown and accomplished so much in the past year. You have the instinct and talent for a career in “online community service.” You will do extremely well in coming years, Alex. Good luck to you.
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