Post Freshly Pressed Blues

11 Feb 2012

56 Comments

Post Freshly Pressed Blues

My visage post Freshly Pressed:

Post Freshly Pressed Me

My stats post Freshly Pressed:

My drug of choice post Freshly Pressed:

French vanilla, brownie, caramel, and fudge.

What would your drug of choice be? Please take the poll and let me know. And if you really don’t give a rat’s fat ass, at least help me try out this Polldaddy thing. You’ll have my worthless gratitude.

Update 2/12/2012, 5:33 pm:

So, based on the scientific poll results thus far, you are a bunch of boozed-up, over-sexed gorgers. Surprisingly, one of you does nude tai chi (va va voom!). But even more surprising? Only three of you think I’m a weenie and that this poll is stupid. You are either very nice people or very good liars…

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starlaschat on February 19, 2012 at 11:25 am said:

I never thought of the nosedive stats could or would take after being Freshly Pressed. Glad you could blaze the trail and report back. Taking the pole I did stuggle with the idea of nude Ti Chi instead of a comfort food soloution. Of course I choose the latter. I gave it some thought and realized to give an honest answer so that I would not scew your pole results. I am a new follower, so even though your stats are in the … you will have several bloggers following you which in the long run can be just as good as stats through the roof, I think.

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- starlaschat on February 19, 2012 at 11:31 am said:
  
  I don’t know why I choose to edit my commets after the fact realizing poll not pole ugg and nose dive not nosedive. I wish there was a coldstone near by that photo does look good! Great writting you, I’m glad I found your blog.
  
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  - crubin on February 19, 2012 at 11:34 am said:
    
    No worries! Just toss a little scotch in your ice cream, and you’ll be fine!
    
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- crubin on February 19, 2012 at 11:35 am said:
  
  Well, maybe after your comfort food, you can throw in a little nude Tai Chi for good measure!
  
  Thanks for stopping by and for the follow. I appreciate it, and yes, though my days of 4-digit site visits per day are over, I am hugely grateful to those followers I picked up in the process!
  
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susan sheldon nolen on February 13, 2012 at 1:17 pm said:

just a new bloggie..( blogger who hasn’t had 100 posts yet) watching the stats are so addictive…love your post!

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- crubin on February 13, 2012 at 3:10 pm said:
  
  I guess that makes me a new “bloggie” as well because I am nowhere near 100 posts yet. But it will be fun trying to get there!
  
  Thanks for commenting!
  
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  - susan sheldon nolen on February 13, 2012 at 4:16 pm said:
    
    Bloggie it is then! I still am learning how to link people! lol..
    
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lynnettedobberpuhl on February 12, 2012 at 8:48 pm said:

I so understand the Post FP blues, even though I haven’t had the honor of experiencing them myself. Attention is so validating, and so distracting. It is a good thing you have so many people who value your (well-written) words, regardless of whether you are the hottest freshly pressed thing in the blogosphere, or just another one of us schmoes (though more talented than many) trying to get the thoughts writ down in a meaningful way. Enjoy the carb, booze and sex binge (and the naked yoga, too if you went with that,) and when the hangover and cleanup is taken care of, we’ll be here to see what you have to say next!

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- crubin on February 12, 2012 at 9:34 pm said:
  
  The ironic thing is, in real life, I shy away from attention. Wanted to elope for that very reason, but my husband talked me out of it. But I guess it’s different behind a computer. And it’s just so much fun to watch those stats!
  
  Thanks so much for the kind words and for stopping by. I enjoyed your post on “Getting Better? Or Just Older?”. I could definitely relate to the eyelid!
  
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Gernot S on February 12, 2012 at 11:02 am said:

I would not worry too much – I discovered this blog via Freshly Pressed and I am sure, that you will receive more shots of FP after reading some parts of your blog. Just keep it going and enjoy the new followers!

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- crubin on February 12, 2012 at 4:39 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much! Appreciate it!
  
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Anastasia on February 12, 2012 at 2:19 am said:

Poor thing… But you got freshly pressed, which is pretty damn cool!

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- crubin on February 12, 2012 at 6:49 am said:
  
  Right you are. So I should probably pull up the big girl pants and quit pouting already.
  
  Thanks for coming by!
  
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Girl Friday Makes Good on February 11, 2012 at 11:15 pm said:

Ha ha! Carrie, you really make me laugh, thanks. I’d have to go with some SWEET lovin’!

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- crubin on February 12, 2012 at 6:47 am said:
  
  Sweet lovin’ is always good. As opposed to bitter.
  Thanks for stopping by!
  
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Kourtney Heintz on February 11, 2012 at 10:13 pm said:

On the upside you got a taste of what a crazy hot blog would be like. Maybe try reframing the situation. 350 comments a day would really cut into your writing time. You’ve got an awesome blog and people will keep visiting. More good stuff is coming.

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- crubin on February 11, 2012 at 11:10 pm said:
  
  Yes, it does distract from the WIP, that’s for sure. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
  
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Lilith on February 11, 2012 at 8:31 pm said:

what! no option for wine flavoured chocolate with gratituous sex…..put me down for that one..

Your blog is such fun! Thanks..you will be fun to follow…

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- crubin on February 11, 2012 at 8:35 pm said:
  
  Oh, darn, I should have included a “write in your own response” option on this fabulously scientific poll. Then you could have had your boozy chocolate and sex!
  
  Thanks for stopping by!
  
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Bowrag on February 11, 2012 at 7:50 pm said:

That is a depressing thought…

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- crubin on February 11, 2012 at 8:39 pm said:
  
  Tell me about it! But if any guys need a cheer up, they can just go to your blog and see women in painted-on bikinis! I’ll stick with my chocolate. Of course, then I will most definitely not look like those women in bikinis!
  
  Thanks for visiting!
  
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disseminatedthought on February 11, 2012 at 7:14 pm said:

Your drug of choice looks divine!

I think I’m suffering from the post Freshly Pressed blues, too. My view stats graph is starting to look like an Olympic ski ramp, and I’m pretty sure there’s only so much espresso and red wine that one person can safely consume in a 7 day period.

Have you been writing much since you became famous?

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- crubin on February 11, 2012 at 8:43 pm said:
  
  Sadly, my “fame” must have gone to my head, because my head is most certainly not focused on my work in progress. Now I must get back to reality!
  
  Have fun skiing down your ramp. I hope its slope isn’t too steep!
  
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lbtk on February 11, 2012 at 5:14 pm said:

Carrie, just keep writing this wonderful blog and you’ll get freshly pressed again SOON. Until such time, would you like me to send you some Girl Scout cookies to gnosh on?
Sandy

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- crubin on February 11, 2012 at 5:22 pm said:
  
  Oh, man, those Somoas Girl Scout cookies are so naughty but good!
  
  Thanks for the kind words!
  
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MJ on February 11, 2012 at 3:59 pm said:

I did the exact same thing, even though I new my stats would plummet too. And, even though it’s barely one pm, I’m seriously considering the half-block walk to Coldstone. Or the block walk to Ben and Jerry’s. Or the block and a half walk to the frozen yogurt store. I’m spoiled for frozen treats of choice here.

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- crubin on February 11, 2012 at 4:28 pm said:
  
  Well, it’s always good to have ice cream options. I don’t have the Ben and Jerry’s but in addition to Coldstone, I have a Dairy Queen and a Hershey’s Ice Cream all within a 3 block radius. I’m sure each business is thrilled to have such close company.
  
  From one FP has-been to the next! (Kind of like former child stars–the best we can hope for now is a: “Where are they now?” segment.)
  
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  - MJ on February 11, 2012 at 7:03 pm said:
    
    I can just see that segment on VH1. “SomeSummerSunday: The Nightmare Descent into Pills and Booze.”
    
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    - crubin on February 11, 2012 at 8:46 pm said:
      
      Ha! Good one!
      But maybe if we’re lucky, there will will be a Freshly Pressed Apprentice. The Donald may be calling!
      
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dawnestrehl on February 11, 2012 at 2:54 pm said:

I sort of know how you feel. When I advertised on stumbledupon, my stats peaked and I got really excited! And then down, down, down……

Pass the Godiva! *sigh*

Love your posts, let’s stick together, all of us!

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- crubin on February 11, 2012 at 3:08 pm said:
  
  Godiva–now that sounds wonderful! Sadly, I don’t have one too near me, but I do have access to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory treats just down my street! (Happens to be the same place where I get my Coldstone’s–what are they trying to do to me?!)
  
  I don’t even know what “stumbledupon” is, and that’s probably for the best. Then I’d end up with “Post Stumbledupon Blues”.
  
  Thanks for stopping by!
  
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crubin on February 11, 2012 at 2:42 pm said:

Wow. No votes for nude tai chi yet. Guess I better put my clothes back on…

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notwh0 on February 11, 2012 at 1:53 pm said:

Oh yeah – I hear you sister!

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- crubin on February 11, 2012 at 2:40 pm said:
  
  Driven by stats. And to think a few months ago, I didn’t even know what blog stats were!
  
  Thanks so much for visiting!
  
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writerwendyreid on February 11, 2012 at 1:38 pm said:

You are an amazing writer and very funny to boot! I am glad that I found you and will keep on following you whether you ever become “freshly pressed” again. Crystal couldn’t have said it any better. I rarely look at my stats. I just don’t think they’re that important, as long as I have a few faithful followers that will give me feedback on my posts once in awhile, I’m happy.

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- crubin on February 11, 2012 at 2:36 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much for the lovely compliment. If I could, I’d give you a bite of my Coldstone’s treat. Well, probably not, because like Sheldon, I’m not one for sharing food or utensils!
  
  I guess it’s my Type A Mr. Nastypants that makes me look at those numbers. I need to banish that imp once and for all.
  
  Thanks for stopping by!
  
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G M Barlean on February 11, 2012 at 12:27 pm said:

Numbers Shumbers. Fagetaboutit!

I personally would have gone with either Cold Stone’s strawberry shortcake concoction, or a big bottle of really wine. But, having said that, seriously, I get 28 hits and I’m tickled pink!

You’re still rockin’ it girl. We love you! Keep writing please.

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- crubin on February 11, 2012 at 12:43 pm said:
  
  Yes, I really shouldn’t be blue; I’m still getting much higher views than I used to. But it’s like going from $10,000 a week to live on to $100 a week. Hmmm, I guess I’ll have to post a video blog of me naked next time. Oh, wait a second, that would drop me down to the single digit views for sure!
  
  Thanks for stopping by!
  
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philosophermouseofthehedge on February 11, 2012 at 11:14 am said:

Love the post title. Writing is a long labor, too…with a similar aftermath apparently?

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- crubin on February 11, 2012 at 11:57 am said:
  
  Apparently. But as they say, it’s about the journey, not the destination, right?
  
  Oh hogwash!
  
  Thanks for visiting!
  
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Ann Marquez on February 11, 2012 at 11:03 am said:

I Love your blog! Great writing, humor and imagination But yeah … I can see how stats can drive you nuts … where can you go once you’re that high?
Hint – I keep my stats hidden from myself.

Cute post.

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- crubin on February 11, 2012 at 11:56 am said:
  
  Hmmm, hiding the stats seems like the smart choice. Maybe I better do that. But I know I’d take a little peek now and then…
  
  Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by!
  
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IGj on February 11, 2012 at 10:16 am said:

Looks like you could use more chocolate.

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- crubin on February 11, 2012 at 10:26 am said:
  
  Well, I know you have a PhD, so you must be right! Next time I will add an extra brownie!
  
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IeVa Janus on February 11, 2012 at 10:10 am said:

I’m also one of those who found you through Freshly Pressed And I’m sure that if you keep this wonderfully fun and fresh style of writing, you’ll get much more followers who will find you no matter where and how you are
Anyway, the “French vanilla, brownie, caramel and fudge” thing looks so yummy that it maight even have been worth the stats’ nosedive to justify the necessity for such deliciousness

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- crubin on February 11, 2012 at 10:17 am said:
  
  Thank you so much for your kind words and for the unequivical justification of my Coldstone consumption. In retrospect, I should have ordered the “Gotta Have It” size. Then again, that would be a lot of lactose…
  
  Thanks so much for stopping by and following my blog. Much appreciation coming from this keyboard!
  
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Chrystal on February 11, 2012 at 9:40 am said:

We are always obsessed with numbers. Numbers on the scale, numbers inside our clothes, number of likes on our facebook pages, number of hits on our blog. Our size doesn’t determine our worth and our hits don’t determine our value as a writer. Now, excuse me while I go check my own bi-polar stats.

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- crubin on February 11, 2012 at 9:44 am said:
  
  That is so true! And now, excuse me while I check on the number of minutes I have left to respond to comments before I need to go pick up my son. Oops, none!
  
  Thanks for commenting! Here’s to high stats!
  
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fly in the web on February 11, 2012 at 9:32 am said:

You have super blog…differs greatly from my usual round of blogs to visit and thanks to Freshly Pressed I found it!
So i’m happy.
So please accept my worthless gratitude.

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- crubin on February 11, 2012 at 9:42 am said:
  
  Thank you. I will! Yes, my blog offers a lower degree of sophistication from others, and who doesn’t need to debase themselves sometimes?!
  
  Thanks for visiting!
  
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jmmcdowell on February 11, 2012 at 9:28 am said:

I love it! I’ve been thinking about doing polls since I read the WD guest post earlier this week.

And I’d bet everyone who’s ever been freshly pressed knows exactly how you feel. Maybe it’s good practice for when your novel falls off the best-seller lists….

Fame is so fleeting. We get 15 minutes if we’re lucky and then it’s “What have you done for me lately?” or “Did you get my suit back from the dry cleaner’s yet?”

You’re doing great, so keep at it, please. I always enjoy your posts!

Now, can I convince my husband to stop at Coldstone later today….

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- crubin on February 11, 2012 at 9:40 am said:
  
  So you are definitely a glass half-full, gal, huh? The only bestseller I’ll see are the ones lining my shelf! But I did so much enjoy my 15 minutes. Just trying to eke out 5 more!
  
  Thanks for commenting. Now go get some ice cream!
  
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Lynn Schneider on February 11, 2012 at 9:24 am said:

But, Post Freshly Pressed, surely you must have gotten lots of new subscriptions for your blog during your reign. I know you have at least one because I signed up. And your blog is really funny so I’m sure you can look forward to being Freshly Pressed again! Think of me, never Freshly Pressed and my stats are MUCH worse than yours.

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- crubin on February 11, 2012 at 9:38 am said:
  
  Yes, I did pick up many wonderful new followers, and I am so grateful to them. Hopefully they will stick around! It’s just funny to see your stats nosedive, but I never had any illusions they wouldn’t.
  
  It’s all good. Just having a little fun on a Saturday morning. Thanks so much for stopping by!
  
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