I wasn't a popular kid, and really, I was okay with that. I had a very certain idea about what I wanted for my life--being popular had nothing to do with it. But now, I find myself slightly obsessed with what could only be described as a desire for popularity. Let me explain: I am obsessed with checking my stats. Several times a day, I check the stats on this blog, my website, and the number of downloads for Mixed Chicks Chat. I also check the stats for the photos on my SmugMug gallery and Flickr too. When and why did this become so important? Knowing the numbers? Has this happened to you? Photo by MissyLKS8 via Flickr