A Letter to My Readers

Dear Readers,

I've got a problem with you.  Yes.  YOU.

"What is the problem?" You might be asking.  "What have I done wrong?"  Well let me tell you, there are LOTS of things you have done wrong, but more specifically, there are at least SEVEN things that you have done wrong in regards to my blog.  That's right. SEVEN.

And SEVEN is apparently very angry with you!

You must really be sucking right now.

Really, you should know what you've done wrong.  If you don't know, then I'M not going to tell you!








......Okay, you convinced me.


FIRST, dear readers, you allowed me to ignore my blog!  For more than a WHOLE MONTH.  That's like infinity in the the blog world!

I just drew infinity for you.  I know.  It's mind boggling!

Basically, you all let me ignore you.  I didn't get any emails.....

Seriously, I couldn't make it any easier for you!

I didn't get any Requests.  I didn't get any shout outs from other blogs (except one or two from Sister, but I think we all know that she was just giving me a shout out so she wouldn't feel guilty about stealing my picture).  Apparently, none of you love me as much as I love you.

Thanks.  I feel really special.

And I used to think we were friends!

SECOND, I didn't get any awards in my absence.  What is wrong with you people?  There is no reason for not giving awards.....especially to me!  Really.....even a borrowed AWESOME medal would do.....

Image "borrowed" from Sister

Just saying.  I'm pretty awesome.  Also, I am disappointed in all of you, dear readers, because none of you have recognized my awesomeness with shiny round pieces of metal on colored ribbons and/or award badges that link back to your blog.  Hey, it's publicity for you, AND for me.

Actually, maybe I will make an award of my own.  Yeah.  And I won't give it to any of you.  So THERE! Maybe then you will know how I feel.

THIRD, Dear Readers, You have not been clicking on my ads.  I am saddened by this.  Not only can I not (legally) admonish you for this, but it also means I do not make money.  This is very sad.

......the upside of this for you is that I've decided to remove them......Earning 2 dollars over the course of three months is just not good enough to be worth having the ads.

Lucky you.


FOURTH, I have not received any presents.  Except from Chicken Maker.  He is awesome.  Just look at what he gave me!

Gritty Sharp Chicken

The rest of you are seriously lacking in your present-giving capacities.  I'm sure you can push through your present-giving drought, and start and maintain a steady present-giving stream of AWESOMENESS.

FIFTH,  You all missed my birthday.  Even after I let you guys all know what things make GREAT PRESENTS FOR GIRLS.  In case you are not sure what would have made an excellent present for me, here is a hint:

Everyone loves unicorns.  Even boys.  They just don't want to admit it.

SIXTH,  I told you all that I was going to be sparse to nonexistent for awhile, because of real life things demanding my time and attention.  This is why I asked if any of you were interested or willing to do a guest post for me.

I had no such luck.  There was one bite, but that ended up falling through.  I am ashamed of you all.  You could have used the opportunity to steal some of my readers or followers, publicize your blog, and try your own hand at MS Paint (or it's Apple equivalent).  Seriously, people, I was totally swamped with things to do!

Remember this drawing?  I wasn't kidding about this stuff!

Lucky for all of you, I have completed my resume, finished compiling my portfolio, found a job, completed the interview project, wrote the 10 page paper (and received an A, if anyone is wondering), and have had a successful start on my diet (16 pounds lost, 26 to go!).  I have also started working, taken my exams, finished the semester, scrounged together enough money to buy christmas presents for everyone in my really big family, and had my mom come to visit.

Oh yeah, and my roommate left, we moved things into his old room, making it into a reading/music room, rearranged the living room, bought some new furniture, celebrated my birthday, christmas, and new year's eve.....all this with school, work, and time spent with my dog, my fiance, and my friends as well.

I have been BUSY.

Shame on all of you for not relieving me of some stress, and taking on a bit of picture blogging on your own.

Just saying.  Could have used some help.

LAST, but not least,  I have not received any e-mails with questions.  This is sad because my FAQ has remained unchanged since the day I wrote it.

I am saddened by your lack of curiosity, Dear Readers.



Anyways, I am back, and blogging like a maniac once again!  But I will not keep up a daily posting schedule.  That is too much to do, what with school, and work, and cooking, and budgeting, and video games, and reading, and piano, and stuff..... Plus I'm not very good at staying focused.  Really.

But maybe that will get better now that I've officially been diagnosed with ADD, and been given medication to help address the problem.

I guess we'll find out together!

Also, we need to pool together and get some more followers, folks!  SISTER has more followers than me!  We need to change this!  Because apparently our blogging is a competition.  And it makes me feel good.

Sincerely,

Catherine
Seen and Said


P.S.  I'm just giving you guys a hard time.  I really do love and appreciate each and every one of you.  Especially those of you who take the time to let me know how much you did or didn't like my posts!

P.P.S.  Also, I completely redid my background, banner, and buttons.  I hope you all like it!  I think it's less overwhelming this way....and also less....caustically bright.

A Very Special Announcement

I know that this week is all joint posts with Sister, but I wanted to take a few moments to appreciate you, my dear, dear readers and followers.

Most especially, I want to take a moment to say that I have reached 50 FOLLOWERS and I am very excited about it!  So here is a special shout out to my 50th follower.  His name is Thomas.  And he is my brand new very best friend....even if he doesn't know it yet!  He also has a blog that is called "The Obtrusive Ramblings of Thomas Knight."  Everyone should hop on over there and take a look around.

From what I can tell, Thomas is pretty new to the blog world, or at least to his current blog.  So I hope you are all very nice and encouraging to him.


Also, on another note.... One of you e-mailed me, asking me to draw you a Happy Toaster.   I am clumsy, and accidentally deleted the e-mail before I got around to drawing said toaster, so now I don't know where to send it!   So I'm just going to put it right here for you!

Also, I wanted to say a very special thanks to everyone that sent me questions for my FAQ page.  I have answered most of them and they are up there now.

Additionally, I just wanted to let you all know that I am adding a "Requests" page to my blog.  In the future, if you request an image from me, I will post there, along with the date of the request and the name of who requested (with a link to your blog, if you have one!)  I know.  I'm so generous.