Hanging Out in the Community Lounge

There's no better way to start off Day 3 than to swing on down to my favorite place at eBay Live! - the Community Lounge. I thought I'd just sit myself down and do some blogging while talking to folks. And who was the first person I saw, but one of the most friendly folks you'll ever meet, beachbadge (on my right). She's famous for bringing treats like her rumballs, and has been passing them out to a bunch of grateful attendees (and maybe a staff member or two). So what's been her favorite part of eBay Live! so far? "Hanging out with friends - it's the reason we come. And I actually got my first PayPal security key too, so there's been a business side as well."

katiyana, another one of my favorites, sat down on my other side and agreed. "The social aspect has been my favorite part. I have learned some new tricks too, but reconnecting with old friends is fantastic. Plus I got to meet Seth Godin!"

tradrmom, who happened to be walking by, said "My goal is to learn 3 new things each year, and I think I've accomplished that."

giraffer really enjoyed the eBay Giving Works party last night. It was their anniversary suaree to honor some of their biggest fundraisers, and it was great to see them get recognition for doing something good. After hearing her describe it, I wish I had been there.

Mary Ann, known as viewmasterlady, told me about how she was interviewed about her incredible collection of viewmasters. She's a long veteran of the site, so networking with others is at the top of her priority list, although she also came to learn more about our changes this year. She also told me about "fruity," a fruitcake that's been making the rounds around the country and will eventually be auctioned off for charity. The cake apparently made an appearance at a dinner here during the event - I gotta see if I can get an interview later on.

Gotta sign off for now to head over to the Town Hall - hopefully I'll be able to make it back down here again later.