Three years of blogging // Plus a new blog look // Plus a very insignificant little game...

~ The New Look ~

 

First off, the new look! As you can see, I finally revamped my blog for Spring.  I'm a little late perhaps, but honestly the weather has been so changeable around here it's been really hard to decide whether we were truly headed into Spring or just having another warm day between snowfalls.  (Also, time goes by so fast, and I admit, changing my blog design hasn't exactly been at the top of my list of things to do.)

 

So there you are!  What do you think of it?  I was obviously in the mood for something colorful.  (I may have perhaps gone a bit overboard on that but...nah!  I like it.)

 

Also it's another Winnie the Pooh themed look.  Don't ask me why.  It just sort of worked out that way. 

 

 

~Three Years of Blogging ~

 

Well what do you know?  Sunshiny Corner turned three years old on Saturday.  Ain't that somethin'?  (Actually, three years doesn't sound like all that long but whatever.  Let's make a bit deal about it anyway.)

*throws confetti*

(Oooooh.  Confetti.  What a mess.  That was not a good idea.  Now I have to clean it all up.  *groan*  What a way to start the day.)

I feel like I should say something profound about all the great things that have happened to me since I started blogging but I honestly don't know where to start.  I've made so many good friends and been so encouraged and inspired and...stressed...and stressed...and stressed...okay guys, I can't talk about serious subjects when I'm picking up confetti.  Give me a break!  (Actually, I'm not even sure how I'm able to type while picking up confetti but...that's beside the point.  *cough*)

Seriously though, I was not entirely joking about the stress factor.  Blogging has been stressful...and discouraging at times...but the pros far outweigh the cons and I'm so glad I've stuck with it this long. 

Mostly I'm just thankful for all of you.  My faithful readers.  Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for sticking with me. 

For enduring my nonsensical writings. 

For leaving delightful comments and encouraging and blessing me in so many ways. 

For being my friends.

You all mean so much to me.  Just...thank you.  *group hug*

 

 And now for the good old blogging stats.  Let's hear 'em!

 

Pageviews:  37,892
Number of Posts Published: 141 (counting this one)

Top five most viewed posts: 

Living in a World where Love Comes Softly (What to expect and a bit of friendly advice): 396 views

Why Frodo is NOT a weak character: 264 views

Two Years of Blogging: 185 views

The Long Awaited, Greatly Anticipated, Ask Me Anything Answer Post // Part 1: 170 views

In which I find fault with the ending of North and South: 168 views

Followers: 62

 

Right.  That was all extremely interesting, wasn't it?  (cough-cough)

 

Moving along...

 

 

 

~The Insignificant Little Game~

 

When I first started blogging I was really concerned about not revealing my real name over the internet, or sharing a picture of myself or anything like that.  However, I'm much less worried about that now than I used to be.  In fact, I've decided that the time has come for you to know the girl behind the secret identity. 

*drumroll*

 

Of course, being me, I can't just say "My name's Matilda, and here's a picture of me".  That would be boring.  So we're going to play a little game. 

Multiple choice.  Choose which name you think is mine, and which picture you think is me. 

(Is this cruel of me?  I have a feeling I would hate having to guess at such a thing.  But then of course you're not me so...maybe you don't mind?   Okay, don't tell me.  Just play the game.  It's only three questions.  How hard can it be?) 

1.  My name

 

 

2.  My hair

 

 

 

3.  My eyes

 

Well, that's it.  Happy guessing!  Answers will be coming next week.  (Or whenever I get around to it.  ;))  

"T.T.F.N.  Ta-ta for now!!"