This is a test. This is only a test.
Every time I mention that I’m thinking of taking down my blog, the friend or family member to whom I mention it always seems to say the same thing: “Why? I love your blog!” And my response is always the same: “You do? I didn’t know anyone actually reads my blog.” To which they respond “I read it all the time!”
So, if you’re reading this (Megan, Mom, and recent students Nicole and Emilyn), leave a comment right now. Thanks.
This has been a test of Erica OBrien Cake Design. Had this been an actual blog post, it would have been accompanied by some cool pictures, clever anecdotes or witty cogitation.
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You know I read it because I leave comments all the time but here you are
I know Jenny! You are so nice to always leave a comment. I hope you know I appreciate it.
Erica, don´t leave us, please! I also love your blog!
Not massively regular, I admit, but your on my blogroll and read when I get the time.
I love your blog! I have a small company called Cake Hero and I think that your cake real talk is really helpful! I have even shown my boyfriend your blog and told him about how much I love it. : ) Keep on keepin on, I think your content is great.
Also in google reader it says that you have (at the very least) 107 subscribers. Not bad!
I love reading your blog. You're so insightful!
I am terrible about commenting on blogs, but I read your blog regularly. It is actually one of my favorite cake-centered blogs because not only are your cakes stunning, but I really appreciate the time you take to also write about the process as well.
I read your blog! I'm a home-based baker in Ohio and you are in my google reader and I read every post
You've even got guys reading your blogs! (well, at least one…) I've only recently found your blog but have already been inspired by your designs for the cake I'll be making for my sister's wedding.
I read, I read!! You are so insightful and I love your cake designs. Keep it up!!!
Me too! I read too!!! Don't take it down! I leave comments too..i try to most of the time! Love the contents that you write and they are not only so insightful but also so truthful!
Don't go….see I'm here!
I also read your blog! I actually come and look about once a week to see if there's anything new, but I'm not usually a commenter. I'd love for you to continue it.
I love your blog and I follow it! Please leave it up; I love to look at all your great creations. I feel the same way about my blog though. I don't think anyone is actually reading it
oh well! Keep up the good work!
I check your blog every day and have truly been inspired! Don't you dare leave us! Loving you in Montana….
Yes, I read it too and would really miss it if you stopped! Emily (from Scotland)
I always read it too! Love the new design and colors. SO PRETTY!
Do not take down your blog!!! I love it:-)
DONT DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!! I would be soo sad!!!
You are an inspiration to me and I absolutely love your blog, photos, cakes, stories, and tips. Please do not leave!!!
I read!
Erica….I love your blog, and I check it regularly. You are a true inspiration and one of my favorite cake designers! Don't get rid of your blog
It's amazing! So informative, helpful and encouraging, especially for those new to the cake biz. Thanks so much for taking the time to write it!
just found you last week – love your blog!
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Do I lose points for taking four days to see this?
no! no! please don't go!!
Eu leio seu blog também!! E eu moro no Brasil!!!! Beijos
okay, it took me a while to read your last 3 blogs, but I read them and each and every comment. The three i's predominated: insightful, inspirational, and informative. My excuse for not reading it sooner: I had my daughter and granddaughter staying with me for the past week. I, for one, look forward to reading your delightful, honest, humorous, insightful, inspirational and informative contributions to the cake world and the world in general. Glad you're not planning to throw in the towel.
Better late than never!
I read your blog too!
I love your blog, and I love you!
I just came across your blog today. Please don't stop writing! I love your creations, and the lovely mix of handy hints, beautiful photos and nostalgia in your posts. Keep up the great work!
OK-So just got to this article and ummm, I'm going to re-post it. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT SHUT THIS BLOG DOWN. I'M LOVING IT!
I’m up at the ungodly hour of 2:30am not able to sleep finding myself reading through my Google Reader. I started to read one of my subscriptions by Half Baked’s blog and came across your blog within her article. Now 3:45am find myself still on your blog reading. LOVE LOVE all that you put into this blog….the stories….and the tips you have given.
I’m new to this baking thing and found your story of your start to baking inspirational yet so day-to-day real. Craigslist was a genius idea! Made you get the job done and learn at the same time. I love it! All the tips posted on here thus far have answered a few questions that have been lingering in my mind.
I’m an airbrush artist and had an idea that vodka would be something I could probably clean my airbrush with (I clean my body paints within the airbrush with rubbing alcohol) and wahlah…..so it be. I love the luster dust idea too! No clogging issues with that?
Oh and the cutter! Well I’m an Esthetician (Jack of all trades-LOL) and I always cut my waxing sticks in half with these huge scissors and tried to do the same with my dowels (LOL) when I made my first cake, what a joke that was and went to pruning shears. I like these and will use these instead. Thanks for this post. It will help out in more ways than one.
So you now have a new frequent reader amongst your group. I’ve added you to my subscriptions and can honestly tell you, yours will be one of the first I look for updates on. Great work on this!
A friend just showed me this blog and I'm LOVING it!!!
As a fellow blogger (and cake decorater) I know what it's like to wonder if people actually read your blog but I can tell you now, I'll be a regular follower! Awesome stuff, keep it up!
Thx. It has been well worth the read.
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