Thursday, June 30, 2011

Bitterroot Mama by the Numbers - And Farewell


This forget-me-not finally bloomed, after almost 2 years of living in my windowsill.
The point here is obviously to forget-me-not.
And that living in my windowsill may not be the best environment for anyone, including plants.
If this were the last day of school, I'd be all nervous about getting everyone to sign my yearbook. Luckily, we don't have to post our dorky pictures anymore -- although that hasn't stopped me or anyone else from plastering their faces all over the internet.


Doing my part to add lots of blackmail
pictures to the world wide web.
It's the last day of June and the last day of Bitterroot Mama. (It's OK. You can cry if you want to.) I'm married to a number cruncher and it's starting to rub off, so I thought I'd share a few stats about the blog with you. Here it goes...
My short journey into
the world of amigurumi

17,989 total pageviews
1,099 visits through http://www.wearethatfamily.com/ 's Work for Me Wednesday feature
745 comments (approximately half are mine)
375 posts
202 visits to the ever-popular Grace Kelly Scarf Tutorial page 
176 pageviews from people in the Netherlands
111 visits to the First Annual Picky Person Gift Giving Guide (unfortunately, there will never be a second annual guide)
80 pageviews from people in China
50 fantastic followers
Before I saw this, I wasn't hungry.
Weird that I am now, huh?
21 visits from people searching for "sad memoirs"
14 pathetic attempts at making crafts
$2.39 - total blog earnings through Google Adsense
AND
1 red velvet cupcake

Thanks for following along with me as I turned into a crunchy Montana mom. I'm proud of this blog and all of the great writing practice it's been. I've enjoyed the friendships I've made and nurtured on this site. I've learned from you, and I hope you learned something from me as well. All of the pages will stay up, so you can reminisce as you please, but this is really the end. No more posts.

You have my permission not to follow me via Google Friend Connect anymore, but please say "Hi" whenever you see me in person.

Love,
Bitterroot Mama
(Bitterroot Mama needs awhile to stop referring to herself in the third person. She will get over it someday.)

7 comments:

  1. Sorry to see it go, but what a fun journey. On to bigger and better things.....or at least cute little beautiful wiggly things!!!!! See ya around....love ya lots.
    Jenny B

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  2. I will truly miss following you on your blog. every morning when I woke, I just had to see what new recipe you had, your book review, and new zany thing je, baby, or you came up with :) but I also am so blessed to know you and have you in my life. may God continue to bless you and your beautiful family :) much love
    mars

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  3. I too am going to miss your blog. It was part of my daily routine, to see what you guys are up to. I think my favorite was either the baby puke in je's hair or the hairdryer in the toliet. Thanks for inviting us in. :)

    Sil in ca

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  4. I have really, truly, absolutely enjoyed reading your blogs. I tried to read each post - really - and will be praying for your new adventure. I just wish...there was some way to keep in touch! You non-facebooker :)

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  5. Awwww... I will miss your blog! But I'll stay a subscriber, and if I'm ever in the Netherlands, I'll try to boost your numbers, lol. Please let us know if you ever start another blog!

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  6. Thank you all, dear friends. Thank you also, SIL, for reminding me of the wonderful hairdryer in the toilet trick. That was one of my favorite memories as well. I'll be around via email or checking out blogs when I get motivated. I will definitely get out the word if I start a new blog or get my very own author's website (which is the current dream). Love you all!

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  7. enjoy the freedom from obligation. lovely to have "met" you here:) happy summer.

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