Friday, August 26, 2016

MY BLOG IS A TODDLER!


Why am I posting on a Friday? you ask. Because Out of Coffee, Out of Mind turns two years old tomorrow! That’s why! *flings confetti* Instead of making a cake and letting my little toddler smash its face into it, I’m going to throw a small virtual party, since it’s much less messy. (Also, I was informed blogs don’t eat cake. I’m still not sure if that’s true, but okay. Whatever you say. *rolls eyes*)

Over the course of the year, my blog has garnered more followers and more pageviews than I had expected (in fact, my pageview count for this year is seven times what it was for my first year). Not that it’s about numbers. *shifty eyes* But it’s encouraging to know that at least some people continue to be interested in what I have to say. 


According to the stats, these were my top fifteen most popular posts of the year: 


















Along the way, I have had some great encouragement and support from so many bloggers, and I feel bad for only listing a few, because I don’t want to leave anyone out. Also, there are so many nice things I want to say, and I’m feeling strangely speechless. But here goes: 

Aimee @ To the Barricade!: I love Aimee’s energy and her different perspectives on deep issues. Plus, she got me hooked on Twenty One Pilots. Need I say more? 

Alexa @ Summer Snowflakes: Alexa’s blog is great for reminding me how fun it is to be a fangirl. She’s also super sweet and thoughtful. 

Ashley @ [insert title here]: I love reading Ashley’s thoughts and seeing her get excited about books, fairytales, and Sherlock, among other things. She’s always been a bright spot. 

Cait @ Paper Fury: Cait is hilarious, and she's a blogging inspiration. But I have to watch my back because she’s always trying to use her dragons to steal my throne. 

Clara @ Lost in My Library: Clara is one of my newer followers. I haven't read nearly enough of her posts, but I really like what I've read so far, especially her thoughts on books. 

Grace @ Somewhat Reserved: Grace is also one of my newer followers, and again, I haven't read nearly enough of her posts. However, she reminded me how much I love BATTLE ROYALE and even got me more excited about it, so she deserves extra cake. 

Heather @ Sometimes I’m a Story: With her snarky, dry humor and her polite way of introducing negative opinions, Heather gets me to think even when I don’t want to think. Also, she was my first steady commenter. 

Imogen @ Gossiping with Dragons: Imogen always gives great writing advice, and she has a great singing voice. *nods* We also have very similar taste in stories, from what I can tell. 

Katie @ A Writer’s Faith: Not only do we share the same blogversary, but we also love pizza. Whenever I need to remember how writing and editing can be humorous, I hop on over to her blog. 

Opal @ Opal Swirls: Opal is deep and thoughtful and poetic, and she gave me lovely feedback on one of my manuscripts. 

RM Lutz @ The Book Hound: R.M. is understanding and supportive, and she is my main source for more obscure bookish recommendations. 

Tessa @ Books, Bubbles, and Arohanui: Tessa is kind and quirky, and I always find her posts inspirational and encouraging. 

Topaz @ Six Impossible Things: Topaz doesn't hesitate to share about her struggles, and she's always kind and understanding. 

TT @ introtoblurb: TT started blogging back in February, and I’ve really appreciated his support and involvement in the blogosphere. When I want to remember why I love blogging, it always helps to head on over to his blog. Also, he talks about food sometimes, so…

Victoria @The Endless Oceans of My Mind: Victoria has been invaluable, from her funny and thoughtful blog posts, to her supportive comments on my manuscript and blog, to her concern for my wellbeing. 

Victoria @ Wanderer’s Pen: Every time I drink tea, I think of this sweet, kind, wonderful person whose posts always make me smile and whose emails always make me feel valued. I’m glad I stumbled onto her blog, even though *whispers* I still think coffee is better than tea. 


This is by no means a conclusive list, and if I’ve missed you, please don’t be offended. I still like you! I just may not have read your blog enough to feel confident in giving an accurate description of you. 

Quick, look over there! A giveaway! *hides* 


This giveaway is open anywhere Book Depository ships. Please make sure you are either 18+ years old or have permission from your parents, as I will need your address if you win. Also, I am not responsible for any shipping failures. If you win but you either already own ILLUMINAE or don't want to own it, then I will be happy to substitute a book of equal or lesser value. In case you aren't familiar with ILLUMINAE, just click on the gorgeous cover photo below for the Goodreads description: 







Well, that's it for today, my little coffee beans. Thank you for coming to my blogversary party! *throws more confetti* *hands out coffee* 

32 comments:

  1. HAPPPPPPY BLOGOVERSARY TOOOOO YOOOOOOU. *smushes cake in your hair because you are still a baby toddler creature* Congrats on 2 years though, this is a most glorious day! And I approve of all the cake in this post!! And and I emphatically do not approve of this delusion of yours that you have a throne?? I mean, wut? There is only one throne, Liz, and it is mine. BUT ANYWAY. You're only a toddler so I suppose these confusions happen. *gives you apple juice and crayons and sends you off to play*

    AND I HOPE THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF A BILLION YEARS OF BLOGGING because I very much enjoy reading your spectacular blog!!πŸŽ‰πŸ°πŸŽ‰πŸ°

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    1. Yay! This is the best berfday party ever!!!!!! (That was my blog talking, in case you were wondering.) But the throne is mine. I shall fight you for it. Our battle may last a hundred years, or more, but I shall never yield the throne. *summons dragons* *takes the apple juice and crayons anyway*

      AND AWW, YOU ARE SO SWEET. I'm so glad you like my blog!

      Thank you for commenting! :)

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  2. AAAH! Happy blogoversary! That's so exciting. And who said blogs don't eat cake? *shifty eyes* I'm skeptical about this.

    Thanks for mention me! I always love following your thoughts and reviews. And everything! Also, getting excited about Sherlock Holmes is what I do best. ;)

    *throws confetti and mini cheesecakes* Happy blog birthday!!

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    1. Thank you! Blogs totally eat cake. Everyone who says otherwise is selling something.

      What?

      You're welcome! I couldn't not mention you. It would have been a crime. And thank you! You are quite talented at getting excited about Sherlock. It's a marvelous trait. ;)

      *gobbles up all the mini cheesecakes, because who cares about the five second rule* Thank you! And thank you for commenting! :)

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  3. HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY!!! Here's to two more years of spectacular blogging! And two more, and two more, and two more, and basically however long you want to keep posting because I WILL keep reading.

    And thank you so much for mentioning me! I don't even know what to say, but I love sharing bookish thoughts with you and I'm very much looking forward to more of that.

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    1. Thank you! And thank you for sticking with Out of Coffee, Out of Mind. I hope to be blogging even when I'm old and shriveled, so I shall definitely do my best. :P

      You're welcome! Thank you, and thank you for commenting! :)

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  4. HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY!!!!!! I do hope you continue to post for like, ever, because I just love reading your blog. And thanks for the kind words about me :)

    AND A HARDCOVER OF ILLUMINAE? SIGN ME UP!!

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    1. Thank you! I hope to! And I'm so glad you love reading my blog! It means so much to me! And you're so welcome. Had I had the space, I would have said so much more. :D

      Thank you for commenting! :)

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  5. Finding new blogs like this make me so happy!! Happy Blogoversary!!!!!


    xoxo
    Leah

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    1. I love finding new blogs too! Thank you, and thank you for commenting! :)

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  6. Happy Blogoversary! You always have thought-provoking posts! (They're quite often hilarious as well). Thanks for sharing so much with the world. I know it isn't easy to do that. Here's to many years of blogging for you! *Raises coffee mug for toast*

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    1. Thank you! I'm glad you like them! You're so welcome! It's my pleasure. :) Thank you! *raises coffee mug in return*

      Thank you for commenting! :)

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  7. Happy blogoversary! Thanks for sharing and offering such a great giveaway!

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    1. Thank you! And you're welcome!

      Thank you for commenting! :)

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  8. Congrats on the Blogiversary! *lights fireworks* I heard about your blog through Katie Grace, and I can't wait to read more of it! <3

    darlinginspirations.wordpress.com

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    1. Thank you! Aww, Katie is great. :) <3

      Thank you for commenting! :)

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  9. Happy blogiversary Liz! My blog turned two last week so it's obviously a great time to be blogging (haha) I only sporadically read your blog but I have to change that. Here's to more years of blogging! *confetti*

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    1. Thank you! Happy really belated blogversary to you too!

      Thank you for commenting! :)

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  10. HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3 Mmm, those cupcakes look really good. And blogs definitely cannot eat cake *nods* I will just take those off your blog's not-cake-eating hands...

    Thanks for the kind words! Fangirling is awesome, so I'm glad I get to remind you of it. :)

    Illuminae! I have heard so much about this book, but have not yet read it. *fingers crossed for winning*

    Mocha. Mocha is my favorite.


    Alexa
    thessalexa.blogspot.com
    verbosityreviews.com

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    1. Thank you! NO THEY ARE MY CUPCAKES MINE I WILL FIGHT YOU. I mean here, you can have one, I suppose.

      You're welcome! Fangirling is pretty dang awesome. *nods*

      Mocha is delicious. :)

      Thank you for commenting! :)

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  11. HAPPY BLOG ANNIVERSARY! *grins* I'm happy to have discovered your blog and plan to explore it more. :D

    I'VE BEEN WANTING TO READ ILLUMINAE. Sounds like a great book!

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    1. Thank you! I'm so glad you found my blog!

      It's really good. I highly recommend it. :)

      Thank you for commenting! :)

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  12. HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY!!!

    CAAAAAAAAAAAKE!!! :)

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    1. Thank you!

      Cake is the best. *nods*

      Thank you for commenting! :)

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  13. Happy Blogoversary! And thanks for the extra cake! But... I'm diabetic. So Imma just assume there's xylitol in it instead of sugar, right?

    ...

    But darn it! You put super interesting posts that I HAVE to check out.

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    1. Thank you! And you're welcome! But, oops, yeah, let's just assume that I made cake that won't kill you. Because that would be sad.

      I'm glad you're interested in my posts! :)

      Thank you for commenting! :)

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  14. The happiest bloggoversaries to you! I feel honored that I'm on that list. I truly do love your blog and I think you're a pretty rad person too. ;) I've been wanting to read Illuminae since you reviewed it, so I'm totally entering the giveaway. I hope you have inspiration for this blog for years to come! It's great to have you in the bloggosphere. ^ ^

    storitorigrace.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you! Aww, I'm so glad you like my blog! You're pretty rad yourself. :) I hope you get a chance to read it soon! :) And thank you! I hope so too. :) It's great to have you in the blogosphere too. :)

      Thank you for commenting! :)

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  15. Happy blogoversary! I've been wanting to read Illuminae ever since I heard/read great reviews from many. by the way, I found your blog when I was wandering from another booksblogger! :D
    anyway, thanks for organizing this amazing giveaway, I am totally entered the giveaway! :D

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    1. Thank you! It's so good! I highly recommend it. :) Aww, I'm so glad you found my blog! And you're welcome!

      Thank you for commenting! :)

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  16. HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY FROM YOUR LATEST BUT MOST EARNEST OF BLOGGING FRIENDS. (Sorry, college made this be a long time before I could respond.)

    It is SO COOL to have enjoyed reading your blog over probably... the last long time... I don't know when I started reading your blog. I don't know how I found your blog. I was just like, "Hey, this girl is pretty good at writing" and decided to talk to you and tag you for stuff and you have made me realize that was a pretty good decision. Because you are so good a talker!

    Also, aw, thanks. :) I'm glad that my humor and negativity is a bright spot in the lives of others. ^.^

    HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BYE

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    1. THANK YOU AND NO WORRIES ABOUT BEING LATE. *whispers* I am always late, but I don't have college, so I really have no excuse.

      I'm so glad you've enjoyed my blog enough to stick around for so long. It's been wonderful to have your around! :) You are a good talker too. :)

      You're welcome! :P It is indeed.

      Thank you for commenting! :)

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