Sunday, June 10, 2012

Happy 200th!


Under normal circumstances this would have been my 200th blog post.  Technically it's my 201st post because I felt the need to post more than one per day this weekend but I won't count the post about negative things if you won't and we will both pretend this is my original 200th post celebration!



Knowing this day was coming up, I asked others in the writing community how they think I should celebrate this momentous occasion and my friend, Sheri Lawson, came up with what I thought was a brilliant suggestion.  She thought I should shine a spotlight on the highlights of the past six months.

I wrote my first blog on Dec 6th, 2011.  It was a tribute to the wonderful time I had participating in the PiBoIdMo challenge headed up by the lovely Tara Lasar.  It was the outpouring of well wishes and kind comments which helped me to decide to faithfully post daily.  My goal was to provide a source of inspiration to other writers as my way of saying thanks for the support and love I've felt from the very first day here.


So, here are the top 10 posts from the past six months, along with when they posted and how many people read them.  

http://donasdays.blogspot.com/2012/01/tortoise-and-hare.html...Jan 4, 2012...5080 views

http://donasdays.blogspot.com/2012/05/rays-of-sunshine.html...May 10, 2012...3912 views

http://donasdays.blogspot.com/2012/01/doctor-doctor-where-are-you.html...Jan 21, 2012...3850 views

http://donasdays.blogspot.com/2011/12/mountains-and-valleys.html...Dec 26, 2011...3128 views

http://donasdays.blogspot.com/2012/02/is-it-train-or-train-wreck.html...Feb 23, 2012...1786 views

http://donasdays.blogspot.com/2012/01/see-hear-speak-no-evil.html...Jan 6, 2012...1262 views

http://donasdays.blogspot.com/2012/03/artful-dodger.html...Mar 20 2012...1093 views

http://donasdays.blogspot.com/2012/01/bring-on-rain.html...Jan 5, 2012...882 views

http://donasdays.blogspot.com/2012/01/abcs-of-good-writer.html...Jan 24, 2012...826 views

http://donasdays.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-yeara-new-easy-contest.html...Dec 29, 2011...575 views

That's over 22,000 page views on just these 10 posts which quite honestly surprises me.  Despite hackers and stalkers, I continue to welcome new readers and have decided to go ahead and continue with my new schedule of postings. Why should YOU be penalized because of a couple insensitive people who tried to cast shadows on my writer spirit...AND FAILED!

So here's to the next 200 blog posts and I'm working on another contest to work toward my 300th follower.  I'm crossing my fingers that these next six months will be as much fun as the past six as I continue to attempt to entertain, inspire, and dazzle you...my faithful followers...

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24 comments:

  1. MelissaJune 11, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    Congratulations :) 200 posts is a wonderful milestone.

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    1. Donna L MartinJune 11, 2012 at 7:57 AM

      Hi Melissa! I think so as well...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  2. UnknownJune 11, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    Congrats to you Donna!
    Wow! 200! That is great :) Keep up the good work!

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    1. Donna L MartinJune 11, 2012 at 7:58 AM

      Thanks, Kathy...I'll try!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time

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  3. GenevieveJune 11, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Good job, Donna! As always, you continue to rise above...

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    1. Donna L MartinJune 11, 2012 at 7:59 AM

      Awww, Genevieve...thanks for your kind words. I will just block and delete anything from my stalker and get on with having fun here...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  4. PamJune 11, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Congratulations on your 200th post. I love that you've been encouraged by the writing community and this energy has allowed you to continue to inspire us. So thank you and keep up the great work.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveJune 11, 2012 at 10:40 PM

      Thanks Pam for your kind words. I could never have envisioned the love and support I have received from the wonderful friends I have met this past year in this writing community. I hope to continue to entertain, inspire, and give back in any way I can...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  5. janetJune 11, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Without making any nasty remarks about stalkers or hackers, I'll just say this: ALMONDS, BRAZILS,CASHEWS,FILBERTS,PECANS,WALNUTS!

    Thank you for your variety of blogs, too.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveJune 11, 2012 at 10:44 PM

      Awwww, Janet, you forgot my favorite...chocolate covered macadamia! ;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  6. Beth StilbornJune 11, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Congratulations! And thank you for continuing to uplift and inspire. (That's a LOT of page views! Wow.)

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveJune 11, 2012 at 10:46 PM

      Thank you, Beth, for your kind words. It boggles my mind that people in 18 countries have at one time or another read MY blog and I agree...that's a lot of page views and growing more every day!

      Thanks for stopping and come back any time!

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  7. Vivian KirkfieldJune 11, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Hi Donna...
    Congratulations on 200 posts! And along with Beth, I am offering kudos on the number of page views...WOW!!!!!!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveJune 11, 2012 at 10:53 PM

      Thank you , Vivian, and I hope you will have a chance to enjoy the NEXT 200! As far as the number of page views goes, I had nothing to compare it too, so I didn't know at first whether this was a good or a bad thing...lol...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  8. patientdreamerJune 13, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    YAYYYYYYYYY!!!! So pleased you are beating this!!!
    Congrats on the 200 and look forward very much to the next 200 and the next 200...
    GO GIRL!!!

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    1. Donna L MartinJune 13, 2012 at 6:17 AM

      Thanks, Diane for your kind words. I presume from your comments that you rather enjoy my blog and look forward to more? Lol...;-)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  9. AnonymousJune 13, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    HOORAY FOR YOU!! 200 is awesome! I can see why you get so many views - your posts are great!

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    1. Donna L MartinJune 13, 2012 at 10:47 AM

      Awww, thanks Erik! That means a lot coming from my future target audience...;-)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  10. Annalisa CrawfordJune 13, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Wow - congratulations. I'm amazed at those page view numbers, they're incredible!

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    1. Donna L MartinJune 13, 2012 at 10:50 AM

      Thanks, Annalisa. Being so new to blogging, I had no idea this was a good number...lol...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  11. michelleJune 13, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Wow! Congratulations Donna!
    I enjoy your posts - they are always refreshing...

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    1. Donna L MartinJune 13, 2012 at 7:46 PM

      Hi Michelle! Thank you for your kind words...I try!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  12. Hilary Melton-ButcherJune 16, 2012 at 2:41 AM

    Hi Donna .. congratulations .. and you have so many viewings - amazing! Wonderful .. and I see your mother is there supporting you from above, and that Dickens also just worked as writers seem to do .. a lovely early morning DVD ...

    Here's to the next 200 posts .. cheers Hilary

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveJune 16, 2012 at 8:17 AM

      Hi Hilary! Thanks for your kind words! Doesn't it look like all the stars are lining up to give me a chance at completing the NEXT 200? ;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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