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What's your best tweet?
My best Tweet is "Hey Btw, You Rock Twiends"
What are six things you could never do without?
My Family, My Animals, Air, Social Media, Money and Loyalty.
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
Twitter is a great way to network, to showcase a personality surrounding a brand and to communicate w/ people who are like-minded.
What's your favorite Twitter app?
I enjoy Tweetdeck for it's ease of use for multiple account management.
Twitter or Facebook?
I would say both. They offer their own uniqueness. Twitter is the drive-thru and Facebook is the sit down restaurant, depends on my mood.
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
The funniest? I would say, more surprising trends than funny.
What feature should Twitter add?
Twitter should add the ability to quickly stop people who scam and spam.
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
I wish my Best Friend had a Twitter feed, so we could communicate faster and see what is going on 2gether in Real-Time.
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
I don't have words that I won't shorten. If my message can still be relayed, and I need 2 find a way 2 put it in 140 char, I will find a way.
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
None that stand out in my mind, if I follow them and make efforts to retweet what I find interesting and they still don't respond I move on.
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
Of course I have. I have unfollowed many, if a Tweeter doesn't offer anything 2 my feed i.e. spam, no communication, then I untwiend them.
Why should we vote for you?
Vote for me because you my Social Media content, the way I connect with you and the way I communicate via Twitter.
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
The term I wish that would start Trending and remain trending is #socialmedia
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
It was when I met @LouieBaur who then introduced me to people I not only became friends with, but now work with.
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
WOW, I have used many Hastags that were ridiculous and to make a point...but I would say #thx4theluv
How do you make your tweets unique?
I try to create a community using my tweets, to not only share interesting content but to share who I am and what I think and feel.
What inspires you to tweet?
Connection is the word that comes to mind. It is the people who make Twitter, and connecting with them inspires me to tweet.
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
Guilty as charged..lol...if you haven't, you are most likely a part time Tweeter.
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Make a point to get past the numbers game and look to connect with real people that actually interest you, It is what makes Twitter, Twitter.
How long can you go without a tweet?
I have gone a day without Tweeting, I wouldn't say I NEED to Tweet every second, I think it would lose it's magic if I did.
What question are we not asking here that we should?
What do you think makes Twitter so important/addictive?
How do you imagine Twitter changing?
Twitter will become more of a voice within Industries, in-which companies will be able to communicate quickly & easily w/ others.
Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
I would have to say @Urgo for his constant sharing of news, life moments and videos that are great to watch on YouTube.
What is one of the biggest misconceptions of Twitter?
The remaining misconception surrounding Twitter is that it is not a tool for Businesses, that could be further from the truth.
Why should people follow you?
I believe people should follow me if they enjoy what I share via Twitter, whether it be content or my voice. I am friendly & informative.
How do you decide what to tweet?
I chew on my words before I spit them out, the same advice goes for the content I think will be beneficial to the feed.
Why'd you start tweeting?
I started Tweeting when my friend @sogeshirts suggested Twitter 2 me. At first I was lost and unsure, but he said that would change, & it dd
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
Yes, Twitter introduced me to a ton of wonderful people and has given me the ability 2 connect w/ social media minded people.
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
I wish people would take more time choosing who they follow and think less about the numbers. Preferably quality over quantity.
How will the world change in the next year?
The world is going to become more engaged using Social Media for Businesses, the voice of the consumer will reign this year.
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
People sometimes lose their inhibitions and create trends or hashtags that may not be as acceptable to use offline, big faux pas.
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
I am hoping that we will be kinder to one another, more understanding towards each other and I think communication may be that key.

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