Some of you also mentioned enjoying my photos. And since I aim to please…A couple weeks ago, I had some time to kill in the
Maybe I’ll take a survey of what TV shows to watch this fall . . . or what Christmas presents to buy . . . or how to cut my hair . . . oh, the possibilities are endless.
Until all of our survey dreams come true, though, I thought I’d share the results from this first one.
- Only about half of you (47%) subscribe to this blog. Ahem. If you would like to subscribe – which means every new post from Giving Up on Perfect automatically shows up in your Feed Reader or in your e-mail – just click that orange button over on the right. Easy peasy.
- Out of the 44 people who took my survey, 14% were first-time readers. Umm . . . you all must really like surveys! Which is cool with me. I’m a big fan of the survey, too. Oh, did I already mention that?
- Almost half of you know me in real life, with a whopping 7% claiming that I make you read my blog. Honestly, I’m not sure who’s saying such things, because Mark and Smitty don’t even read every day . . .
- Speaking of reading frequency, 42% of survey respondents (now doesn’t that sound official?) read this blog every day. Thank you.
- As I suspected, most of my readers are women. Three men did take the quiz, though. I hope you’ll comment on this post and tell me who you are. But since I don’t see that happening, I’m going to guess that at least one of those guys is my brother. And maybe my friend Jeremy of the Cheez-It fame.
- The ages were all across the board, although a solid 50% are somewhere in their thirties. I’m not sure if that counts anyone who is perpetually 39. The free survey software may not be that sophisticated.
- Interestingly, the posts that you all most enjoy are rambling accounts of my daily life. I’m not so sure why, but I’m making an effort here to ramble more. For you, my readers. The sacrifices I make . . .
- Also in the running for top topics: memories and stories (good thing, as I do love to reminisce), my always valuable opinions on pop culture (another good thing, as I will not be turning off the TV anytime soon) and parenting.
- The less-loved topics – and yes, I know the survey forced you to answer, even though you didn’t want to because you love me – were book reviews, food and domestic life. Hmmm. Well, I can cut back on book reviews and spare you the details of my housecleaning routine (ha!). But people, you need to know this: food and I have a close relationship, and we will probably not be parting anytime soon.
- Finally, half of you prefer me to respond to comments in the comment section. And boy, have I been letting you down! I will try to get better at this, but even if I don’t respond to your comment, I promise I still appreciate it.
Now, about those essay questions. You all just made my day. Seriously, you do know this was an anonymous survey, right? I can’t give anyone credit for saying nice things or making sweet comments or telling me how wonderful I am. You know this?
And yet you did it anyway.
As a thank you, I’m going to give one lucky reader a signed copy of Holley Gerth’s devotional, Rain on Me. I met Holley at Blissdom and we clicked immediately. Now I’m getting the chance to know her better as we work on (in)courage together, and I just love this girl. You will, too!
To enter this giveaway, leave a comment telling me something you’d like me to write about on this blog. It can be a story, a list or the answer to any question you’d like to ask. Comments will be closed on Saturday, and then I’ll randomly select a winner.
If you’re lucky, I might even answer your questions or write about the stories you request. At least that would keep me from doing those annoying carnivals so often, right, Survey Taker #15?
Oh, calm down. You know I kid.
But this post will be linked to Top Ten Tuesday and What I Learned This Week. (See? Ask me some questions!)
Great list! I will be sure to come back so I can read more of your ramblings. :) (I do that all the time too… good to know people still come back after you do it. Maybe I have some hope left!)
So my number's 15, huh? :P Well, you know what I'm gonna say. Of course I'm gonna take this opportunity to tell you I'd like a review of the Harry Potter books. :D Other than that, I got nothin'. Sorry. But I agree with most of the other bloggers that your stories about nothing (i.e. rambling or reminiscing or pop-culturing or whatnot:) are the best. :) I liked your story recently about beauty too — the one where you talked about taking time to put on makeup in the morning but not spending any time with God. Helpful, aren't I? ;)
Sounds like it was a great way to get some reader ideas … fun results!
Tell us what annoys you the most (Pet peeve) and what you do about it/how you cope. . .or what ritual you enjoy the most each day. . .
haha… jeremy from the cheez-it fame…lol
ok. now that i'm done laughing about that… i can't think of anything that i REALLY want you to write about. i mean, you already appeased me with the basketball story. which, after reading it, i felt bad that i wanted to hear it! :-)
and no, i didn't say that you make me read your blog!! obviously, since i was about 6 weeks behind…
Thanks for having us here every day. I am one of those every day readers.
What did you think your life would look like now when you were a teenager? I recently contemplated that question and it made me feel a little sad for the silly teenager I used to be. NOT that I want you to feel sad. Your story is probably one that will make us laugh! Thanks for the opportunity to win the book.
Just so you know, I don't subscribe to any of the blogs I read. I just click on my favorites every day to see if anything new has been posted. I guess I'll have to get with it and subscribe to them!
I don't describe to any either, so don't be offended. :)
I was thinking about doing this, too. I might just borrow a page from your book!
ok, so this question has nothing to do with anything really, but what were u doing in Detroit??? (My family lives in MI and I never hear of anyone going there! hehehe. )
-Maureen
I am one of those everyday readers, but must have missed the survey. I love your blog.
I am with Rae.
Pet peeves……that should be good!
OK. I'm kinda anti responding in the comments section and more for an e-mail. Doncha think? Well I know we both are because we e-mail all day. To your 7 accounts.
I digress.
OK, I think we should talk more about FB (that has become one of my most popular posts) and we should reminisce (SP?) about the 80s. I plan on doing that most of next week with my big birthday bloggy giveaway.
And we should guest post. Maybe the week after that because I'll be too pooped to be cute and witty for TWO blogs.
Survey? I missed a survey? This bums me out.
I like the daily ramblings – whether you realize it or not, they are all a reminder not to take life too seriously!
Okay, I for one, love your rambling — the good, the bad, the dirty low-down is what keeps us Mom's encouraged and coming back for more, regardless of what we're looking for. Keep filling up our tank with your ramblings.
Btw, I love surveys. That's what my hubby does for a living — so oftentimes I don't get to take surveys since I'm not considered to be unbiased. Glad I could help.
And girl, I'm totally putting together a hair survey — now that my sister's wedding is over and I want to get some of the mop cut off — you know, that is when I can find someone who cuts hair in this town for less than sixty bucks. No lie.
And if it makes you feel better, only a small percentage of my "real life" friends read my blog. It's kinda annoying cause I feel like I don't tell people things because I assume they're reading all about my ever-so-exciting life!
This is fascinating, as I have just completed my survey. Planning to blog about my results later this week – quite similar responses to some, but I was not brave enough to ask what my readers DIDN'T like!
I just found my way here from Musings of a Housewife. Since I am a first time reader I think I will ask you a question. Do your socks always match?
I've been a longtime occasional reader of your blog (by longtime I really mean I don't remember how long but less than 6 mths prob ;)) and now I finally put you in my google daily reader!!! Yeaaaa, no more missing what you have to say. :) Thanks for your great blog, I love it! Also thanks for this thing on the survey. I tried a survey not too long ago either. 3 people filled it out, but I'm trying to do more of what they requested too. Best wishes!!
Hmmm…I for one would like to know what your favorite part of being a mom is. Secondly, I am curious what you thought it would be like prior to motherhood, and if it has met/exceeded your expectations or if you were completely off the mark. I ask these questions because I am sure you will have something amusing to say on such subjects…and because I am a Mommy :-D.
One of the male readers is your brother, but I can't say I read everyday. I try, but sometimes I just don't get to the blog. Also, I don't subscribe to anyone's I read either. I don't have a reason for not subscribing, so I guess I could.
I really like the movie reviews! I would like you to write about your favorite Gilmore Girls episodes. :)
Like I need another book, but this one looks great!
What fun!
I think it would be fun to have a post on all your different "hair-dos" throughout your life…or (as would be in my case) lack of variety…might be fun!
You're hilarious. I love rambly posts. Call me crazy. :-)