My 100th Lens - A Tribute to Squidoo & Squidoo LensMasters
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Thank You Squidoo & Squidoo LensMasters for this splendid community!
This milestone is possible because of you. Your wisdom, compassion, interaction, tips & advice have made the experience fun and exciting right from the start. While this lens may sound like it is 'about me', I have categorized it in the 'people' category because it would not have been possible without you.
Here is YOUR lens!
IN~JOY Brightest Blessings, GypsyOwl
An Ode To Squidoo Culture & The Founder
A dedication lens would not be complete without an introduction to the culture and the founder of squidoo.com Seth Godin. Many of us already know this now, but, when I first arrived (in February 2007) I didn't stay long enough to actually 'look' at the community. I landed on the build a lens page, typed GypsyOwl, and thought that it was a sign up for the blog. When the workshop opened, I thought to myself, "the blog I am using now is easier than this." I was a lensmaster with two or three modules and a profile that said "This is my bio, I can edit it later."
15 months later I realized that Squidoo was not just another blog, in fact it is a dynamic platform with countless features that allow anyone who is interested:
To drop in,
Create an account,
Build a free webpage, and
If it is really good there are rewards.
Members can write about virtually any topic (some expected restrictions apply) and can make an income or earn money for charity (or a combination of the two) without any previous web page building experience and on any schedule that is most convenient for them.
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Contests - Activities - Challenges
So you have a culture of having fun, doing what you are passionate about, sharing your expertise and recommendations (you are the expert) and along the way you find the most delightful community of people to work with. Inspiration abounds and the results are astounding.I recall thinking about my first lens after I finally realized the potential on squidoo. I already had two URL's (if I recall right), and for over a year they had the basic modules (I believe there were two at the time). So, to continue, I will not count them as my first lens although I may have added some content to them when I started working on lenses in May 2008.
The first lens was a brainstorm after watching a television show called Paula Today. She was talking to an author and as I was listening something told me to grab a tablet and take notes. I am glad I did as within a few days I had "Go With The Flow vs Be In Your Flow" and my first feedback from the SquidU forum.
The result of that first publication was reader feedback. I was inspired by the comments being left in the guestbook so I created another module that excerpted quotes from the readers. Then something unexpected happened. I discovered the Featured Lens and Featured Lensmaster modules. So, I placed one of the quotes in a special thank you and came up with the idea for the Be In Your Flow - Exemplar Award. As you may recall, that first feature sparked a lot of interest and I decided that I wanted to feature 'everyone'. Truly, how do you choose between so many dynamic and generous people when you are trying to say 'Thank You' while at the same time not leaving anyone out because sincerely every single contact I have had here has been a blessing to me in so many ways I cannot begin to count or list them.
Winners...
...of the Be In Your Flow - Exemplar Award
The list of winners was growing so I created a new lens to archive them. That lead to a group. And here I am going to list for you every single lensmaster who has won the award.
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Visit the GROUP Headquarters to make sure you have joined the group if you are listed here.
Winning LensMasters may submit the winning lens and up to 3 additional lenses to the group.
Submit the winning lens and your top additional lenses. The winning lens will be Featured. The additional lenses will be reviewed and additional winners may be chosen.
LeslieBrenner
TheBohemianHeart
Winter52
rwoman
Susan52
ThomasC
Noadi
Joan4
Cinetech
Color_Expert
LindaJM
Sugar
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debnet
spiritartist
adez7
RinchenChodron
Gizelle
badmsm
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Giant Squid Exemplar Award Winners
flowergardener, aka Deborah Caikoski, has been a member since June 9 2007Giant Squid Exemplar July 2008
"...It's an honest place on the internet where you really can earn an income. It's a 'real' place online. People here don't make up false lives. People at Squidoo truly help you in your internet income pursuits. If you put the time in here to learn, by trial and error, reading the past posts and blogs, and being yourself in our forum...you will succeed. We're a family here; and that's
the reason I've made this lens." ~FlowerGardener
EelKat, aka Wendy C. Allen, has been a member since April 18 2007EelKat was one of the very first Squidoo Members to make me feel at home. Obviously passionate, boldly courageous, and always compassionate. Giant Squid Exemplar August 2008.
bdkz, aka Bonnie Diczhazy, has been a member since February 17 2007bdkz is A Giant Squid, A Squid Angel, A Giant Squid Organizer, An Artist, Business Women, and Extraordinary Giant Squid Exemplar September 2008.
The First 100 Fans
- Susan52
- Myn
- adez7
- enslavedbyfaeries
- chefkeem
- Evelyn_Saenz
- Chadrew
- EelKat
- LeslieBrenner
- funwithtrains
- CrypticFragments
- TheBohemianHeart
- EntrepreneurDevelopmentCenter
- JaguarJulie
- JonitasKalimpo
- gurneywagon
- CliveAnderson
- Alban
- spirituality
- Maxxamillion
- BizGuides
- OliviaH
- happy-jack
- victoria_neely
- EricBadgley
- bdkz
- alwintraffics
- Jewelsofawe
- Romaxx
- GypsyOwl
- triathlontraining
- FoxMusic
- unholy1
- MsFit
- ThomasC
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Motivation - Excitement - Inspiration
The energy in the Squidoo Community is uplifting, motivating, inspiring, and exciting. As you arrive you are greeted by new people who have added their vote of confidence to your Lensmaster page (the Fans), and you then enter into the dashboard area and are greeted by praises such as "Happy payday, sweetie pie", or "is it just me or do you look taller", or "If you were a new hamburger at McDonald's, you would be McGorgeous." I am a bit embarrassed to say it took me a very long time to realized that the little notes were not there on my dashboard 'just for me.' But, shhhhhhh I still forget that now and then and it really feels good to see them. Generally it feels as if I am working alone. But, that doesn't last long because I am reminded to drop into the community forum, or I notice messages from fans and readers, then I go and visit their work and say hello as often as I can. It really means a lot when anyone takes the time to drop by and say hello.
One day you arrive and notice that one of your team has made Lens of The Day (LotD) and you rush off to put a note of congratulations on their winning lens. Another day you catch a glimpse of a charity drive or at least you find out about it afterwards and get to enjoy all of the entries. I recently found and entered the Squidoo Activist's Virtual Rock Concert Week and was thrilled to be a part of such an incredible charitable activity. Then I recently had an idea for the new Direct Donation modules and created a charity lens for lensmasters to enter lenses that will later be put on a Feature Lens. I have been adding them over time so that I do not find myself trying to move all the winners all at once at the end of the session. For more information about the Feature Lens Charity Lens Drive Click Here To see award badges, previous contest winners and current contests (with links to the lens with winners for each contest) please Click Here.
This is All 4 Kids 100th Video
This is How Delighted I AM to be celebrating 100 Lenses.
This is All4tubekids 100th Video
This is all4tubekids 100th video. We hope you enjoy it! No dads were hurt making this video! Licensed by Pinnacle for non commercial use. Titles below as follows: City Night Groove (Midnighht Cafe) Waltz of Spring (Whisper Waltz) The Mead Song (Circus Drunk) Dreamscape (The Forest) kindergarten Playground (Hippity-Hop)
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The Celebration
Begins...
A few cheerful thoughts for this day of celebration!
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Light Up Some Candles
Cake and Music
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Mickey's Party Songs
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The Wiggles - Dance Party
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Disney's Beach Party
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Thank You
For making this 100th lens possible!
100TH Lens GuestBook
My Gift To You:
Please Post Your #1 Lense (or your favorite of your lenses) below in the Links Plexo.
I will create yet another Thank You Feature lens soon (with 100 Lens Features) and enter it into the 'A Day of Hope' charity lens drive to benefit 'A Day of Hope' so they can buy a lot of ThanksGiving Turkeys this year.
bcarter wrote...
Congratulations on your 100th lens published. I'm working on my 100th lens right now.
Posted June 09, 2009
tandemonimom wrote...
100 lenses is a great achievement, congratulations! And what an original and thoughtful idea for your special 100.
Posted February 27, 2009
spirituality wrote...
Great tribute :) I'm on my 100 something'th lens as well. thanks for the feature here.
Posted December 23, 2008
Christopher_Scott wrote...
Great lens and thanks for joining the group for A Day of Hope.
Posted September 30, 2008
wrote
Big, big congrats on reaching the big 100! So glad you are a Squidooer, glad to have you as a friend! Woofs, Johann
Posted September 29, 2008
GypsyOwl wrote...
Thank you so much! I enjoyed it and am still celebrating way past my bedtime. :D Thanks Joan, I have enjoyed the contests as well. I Love Making the badges and it is even cooler that they are enjoyed as well by others.
Homeopath, I am setting that goal for 6 months from now. I've already written it down in my goal journal and have a sticky note pasted to the dream board. :D
Thanks everyone for your kind notes. I am so grateful to each of you and am looking forward to moving forward and making more lenses and having a great time along the way.
IN~JOY Brightest Blessings,
Posted September 29, 2008
Jewelsofawe wrote...
This is a very cool lens! I love it! I lensrolled to a number of my lenses including my lensography
Posted September 28, 2008
The_Homeopath wrote...
Many congrats to you on reaching your 100 goal!!! Time to celebrate and plan the festivities for your 200th lens celebration.
Posted September 28, 2008
CleanerLife wrote...
What a great way to celebrate #100! Thanks for helping to keep Squidoo such a great community!
Posted September 28, 2008
Joan4 wrote...
Wow! 100 lenses! I love this lens and all your super contests! I am so proud and happy to be among your winners! Your badges are so pretty! Congratulations on this super achievement! Whew!
Posted September 28, 2008
GypsyOwl wrote...
Thank You, I am so grateful that you invited me here and am very ThankFull for all of your tutorials when I first arrived. You are a Blessing!
Posted September 28, 2008
CrypticFragments wrote...
I will be the FIRST guestbook signer at your 100th lens! YAY
Thank you for featuring me here also. It is nice watching your Squidding evolve. I am happy to be responsible for your presence here.
Posted September 28, 2008
What is YOUR Number 1 Lens?
Or Your personal favorite of your lenses...
Post it (below)for a chance to be featured in my next Feature Lens (I will feature 100 Lenses).
The FEATURE LENS will benefit 'A Day of Hope', your entry here can payout 'Any Way You Desire.'
However, If you DO have (or would like to build) a lens for 'A Day of Hope' please enter that one HERE
Spiritual Quotes and Wisdom Sayings
This lens has links to websites and books with wis more...1 point
Halloween Songs
There is music for every holiday---and Halloween i more...0 points
Out on the Farm
My sister in law has a farm. My husband goes there more...0 points
Lucky-Our Rescue Cat
He is a rescue cat. He was rescued with 14 other c more...0 points
Make A Donation & Be Sure To Vote ....
A Day of Hope is a program of the CSU, Stanislaus Foundation that delivers baskets of food and turkeys to needy families in Stanislaus County for Thanksgiving.
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