getting hacked is not my fave

September 29, 2011

something's hiding in here
Hey, I’m back. Kind of. If you don’t follow my twitter or are not one of my five dedicated fans, you probably weren’t aware that my site got hacked. Wait, that’s not right. The server my site was hosted on got hacked. And everything got deleted. On their website they say they back up the files every night but that is a blatant lie. And so I cried. Then my programmer said she could get things restored within a day or two. I was hopeful. Then she had a family emergency. And so I cried. Then I turned to another programmer and she was on the ball and got things up again but there are definitely still some kinks to work out and all the comments are gone and the last year of archives too. And so I cried. I know I’m not a big blogger but you work on something for three + years then see it all get deleted and try not to cry.

My weekend will be dedicated to copying and pasting the last year of posts from Google Reader and listening to some angry girl rock. Yep, Alanis and me will become super tight this weekend.

Come back next week where I’ll be posting regularly. It will be your fave. Promise.

PS You can still find me over here.

image: Something’s Hiding In Here

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  • On September 29, 2011 , Dancing Branflake said:

    NOOOO! I am so sad for you. But there sounds like there is hope that the programmer will come back from her family emergency and fix everything? I hope so. I’m so sorry.

  • On September 29, 2011 , Jess said:

    I am so happy you are back up. Thankfully I have you in my Google Reader too, so I can still look back at all your brilliance. Don’t despair, you’ll get though it all!

  • On September 29, 2011 , Lindsey said:

    I am sorry your blog got hacked! This post really made me sad. Just wanted to extend my sympathy:)

  • On September 29, 2011 , Megan said:

    Can’t wait for new posts! I’ve definitely missed it lately!

  • On September 29, 2011 , alli said:

    Hooray for the return of YAMF. When Blogger is down, people freak if they lose even one post (or their comments) so you are handling this with total class. I hope you can get everything worked out.

  • On September 29, 2011 , Christy said:

    I noticed you were gone. I am so sorry!

  • On September 29, 2011 , Ashlea Walter said:

    Boo! And yahoo that you’re back too! I’m wondering what the lesson is here – how should we back up our blogs when we really entrust them to some other entity? Any ideas?

  • On September 29, 2011 , Cindy P said:

    I was so sad to discover that your blog had been hacked (or the server’s site) but I am so glad you are back! I missed your cheery posts! Good luck getting everything back this weekend. Keep your chin up and I look forward to seeing more great faves!

  • On September 29, 2011 , Erica said:

    I am so sorry that you’re having to deal with this :( I am so very excited to see that you’re back though. I’ve not been an avid commenter, but I am an avid reader and I’ve missed this place (this blog is one of my faves). Best wishes for getting things up and running again!

  • On September 29, 2011 , Val said:

    Yay, you’re back Melanie!I’ve missed my daily fix of YAMF

  • On September 29, 2011 , Katie said:

    I’m relieved that you’re back and at it. Conor and I were just saying to each other the other day that we’d love to see the Blodgetts have a year of all good and absolutely no bad whatsoever.

  • On September 29, 2011 , Danyelle said:

    Yay! I’m off to eat some chocolate cake to celebrate.

  • On September 29, 2011 , Miranda said:

    I have been WONDERING where you were! I’m so sorry to hear about the hack job. I’m probably going to cry a bit too when I go searching for something in your archives and can’t find it!

  • On September 29, 2011 , Jenna @ the beautiful shelter said:

    This sounds so frustrating! You give a great narrative though :) Good luck with getting everything back to normal this weekend…can’t imagine not checking in here!

  • On September 29, 2011 , sha said:

    I’m so happy that ur blog is back. I thought it was my internet connection that was messed up! Hope this won’t happen to u again.

  • On September 29, 2011 , Cate said:

    I’m so sorry! Remember that you are awesome and we all know it. Hang in there and we will all build things back up together!

  • On September 29, 2011 , Gloria said:

    Oh my goodness! That is seriously awful, but chin up – I just know the comeback of YAMF will be better than ever :-)

  • On September 29, 2011 , Elise said:

    You are still my fave.

  • On September 29, 2011 , Jill Wignall said:

    sucks! hope you get everything restored ok. I would definately cry a few times if my blog got hacked and screwed with.

  • On September 29, 2011 , Elizabeth said:

    You were missed! I hope everything gets back up and working soon for you.

  • On September 29, 2011 , Sara said:

    That’s rubbish! Rubbish like pie! I feel a bit like crying just reading about it, so you have my complete permission to bawl like a baby if you need to x

  • On September 29, 2011 , Kaitie Tee said:

    Your server is not my fave. :( I’m so sorry you were hacked. Chin up though – you’re a lot of people’s fave!

  • On September 29, 2011 , sarah said:

    there you are! i’m glad to see your back, i’ve missed you on my daily’s. who the heck is your server company? i’m way mad for you.

  • On September 29, 2011 , tiffany said:

    bummer! try some ESG, they usually make me feel better, but when I break up with a boy. but it still could help. xx

  • On September 29, 2011 , Jordan said:

    Hooray! You’re back!!!!!

  • On September 29, 2011 , jenn said:

    i’m so glad that you’re back! sorry it’s been such a cluster :(

  • On September 29, 2011 , Melissa said:

    So sad! But I’m glad you’re back. I like to listen to Garbage to pump me up, specifically When I Grow Up. I don’t know why, but it always works!

  • On September 29, 2011 , lady lyles said:

    not a big blogger? what does that even mean? you are my fave is one of the reasons i wanted to start a blog!
    see. you’re still our fave. less tears… but alanis can stay.

  • On September 29, 2011 , domestikate said:

    Hurrah, you’re back! I’m so sad for you but so happy you’re back – we missed you!

  • On September 29, 2011 , Lindsey Morningstar said:

    Oh no!! My site got hacked a couple weeks ago and cried more times than I would like to admit. And even worse was it got hacked, fixed, and then hacked again. Basically it took 2 weeks to completely clean it up. Hang in there…and drink lots of wine. It helps.

  • On September 29, 2011 , Allison said:

    I’ve been wondering where you went! Glad you are back:)

  • On September 29, 2011 , karen said:

    I have been SO sad without you. I must have checked three times a day for the last three days and feared that you had closed your doors. Welcome back – I hope everything works out for you. I am really sorry you are going through this.

  • On September 30, 2011 , Sanspatronymic said:

    So glad to you’re back! You were greatly missed. :)

    If you need some pick-me-up angry girl rock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2By1X26GqE

  • On September 30, 2011 , Brianne said:

    I am so happy that you’re back! I love your blog, and I was really sad to find out that you got hacked. Best of luck in the recovery process!

  • On September 30, 2011 , Leslie said:

    I was wondering where you’d gone–so glad you’re back! Hang in there!

  • On September 30, 2011 , Tiffany said:

    I’m so sorry! I tried coming to your site several times in the past while and went into panic thinking that you were done blogging. Really glad that you’re back. Good luck this weekend – I hope Alanis makes you feel a little better.

  • On September 30, 2011 , Jenn said:

    So sorry your blog got attacked by geeks with nothing better to do…I would cry too. Can’t wait till your back full-time. My reader hasn’t been the same!

  • On September 30, 2011 , Jess said:

    I missed you! I checked every night and hoped that you were ok. I’ve only been reading for a few months but you’ve become one of my favorites. I’m glad youre back! Jess

  • On September 30, 2011 , Angela C said:

    Missed you! You can do it!

  • On September 30, 2011 , Damaris @KitchenCorners said:

    Oh my goodness, I am so so so sorry. What a terrible thing to happen to you. Seriously, I’m super sorry. I need to be better about backing up my blog. I rarely remember to do it.

    Have a great weekend. I hope it ends up being great as you go through your archive and remember all the cool things you’ve shared with us.

  • On September 30, 2011 , sonal said:

    I was checking almost everyday… thank goodness you’re back!!!

  • On September 30, 2011 , Katie {The Social Secretary} said:

    Let’s be honest here. You’re totally one of the biggest bloggers. So glad you’re back(ish)!

  • On September 30, 2011 , portlandsunshine said:

    yikes. that is major. major bumnmer. blogosphere is way better with you in it. boo hacker loser. yeah yamf!

  • On September 30, 2011 , Rebecca - A Daily Something said:

    SO HAPPY YOU ARE BACK! I was seriously worried for a while there.

  • On September 30, 2011 , Jess [tenpenny splendid] said:

    Oh my goodness I would cry too. I would cry and punch and kick. I’ve only had my blog for about a year so I’m no big thing but I’d still be devastated if all my hard work was gone. Be strong! I look forward to checking back as you get everything worked out! :)

  • On September 30, 2011 , Dorkys Ramos said:

    Oh God, that’s so awful! I’m sorry, Melanie. I would’ve cried all day and night too. I hope you get everything up and running. I talk crap about Google running this whole world nowadays, but I guess it’s handy that they’re behind so much. We’re here, girl! Glad to see you getting right back on this. And a big WTF to the supposed backing this company was doing.

  • On September 30, 2011 , Rosie said:

    So glad you’re back. Onwards, and upwards!

  • On September 30, 2011 , Austin said:

    I’m so pleased you are back! Now I just hope there is a silver lining somewhere in there for you.

  • On September 30, 2011 , Haley K said:

    I’m with the many others that say “Glad you’re back Melanie!!” :) I always loved your daily finds and fantastic decor and gift ideas…so I’m glad to see more of you in blog world again :) But I am SO SORRY to hear about that horrible hacking mess…I can absolutely understand how frustrating it would be to lose all that. I’m glad you get the posts back though, sorry you have to do all that copy/pasting. Keep those fabulous posts coming… xoxo

  • On September 30, 2011 , Rochelle said:

    Bah! How rough. Sorry darling! We’re still here for ya! We love ya!

  • On September 30, 2011 , Whatever DeeDee Wants said:

    Oh no! I would be freaking out. Hang in there.

  • On September 30, 2011 , lyndsay said:

    oh no!!! you are just so hilarious and amazing, you have the Great Blog Future to look forward to … and lots of cutting and pasting from Google Reader i guess. thank goodness it’s still accessible that way. it’s like a black fly in your chardonnay. sorry, awful alanis reference… but seriously you really are one of my faves! lady power to you, i feel for you! xo blast some Bikini Kill! xo

  • On September 30, 2011 , angela hardison said:

    what a nightmare. so glad you’re back up & running. i’ve missed this happy place.

    good luck with transferring everything back over. shedding a tear for you just thinking about such a tedious task.

  • On September 30, 2011 , Vicki said:

    So glad you’re back! You were missed.

  • On September 30, 2011 , Erin said:

    I’m sorry to hear that – happy to see you up and running again. I love this blog. :)

  • On September 30, 2011 , Laurie said:

    SO SO glad to see your blog back up and running. I was so sad b/c I thought you had shut it down unexpectedly. I follow your blog at least a few times a week and when it wouldn’t connect I thought, NOOOOOO!!! Good luck with the repairs!

  • On September 30, 2011 , Cyd said:

    So glad you’re back! Getting hacked is the suck. I totally lucked out with my hack job and was back up right away, but I was scared out of my wits. Thinking of you as you get things rolling again! xoxo

  • On September 30, 2011 , natalie @ The SoHo said:

    I missed your blog so much! Glad you’re back and I hope everything gets worked out.

  • On September 30, 2011 , sharon garofalow said:

    I am sad for your! I can’t even imagine what that must have been like. My go-to mad music is Hole. Yes, it is very 1995 but that was when I was all My So Called Life angsty. Keep it in mind in case Alanis makes you want to break up with your husband. Courtney will help you get back to your rage.

  • On September 30, 2011 , sadie said:

    So sorry you’ve been hacked! I had just decided I needed to add you to my Google Reader, and when I clicked my bookmark, found your site was down. Definitely missed you. I hope they can recover everything.

  • On September 30, 2011 , Elena Rosa Brown said:

    So sorry to hear you’d been hacked. I missed your colourful daily updates. Hope it wasn’t too stressful. Look forward to service resuming as normal!

  • On September 30, 2011 , Victoria@Victory Paper said:

    Oh no! I was wondering where you went! So sorry you had to go through that. Alanis is a wonderful partner when times get rough though, and you have more than 5 fans! Good luck recovering the archives!

  • On September 30, 2011 , Barchbo said:

    I missed you and I am glad you are back! Good luck restoring everything – I hope it all works out seamlessly.

  • On September 30, 2011 , Sarah Jane said:

    So glad your blog is back! I was sad because it is my fave. I check here daily. Keep up the good work!

  • On September 30, 2011 , allyson said:

    so sorry that this happened!!! :( i am a regular reader (but not a tweeter…) and kept checking back this past week wondering where you went! karma will kick someone in the butt for you. looking forward to reading more posts!

  • On September 30, 2011 , Leah said:

    I was soooo sad when your site went down! I look at Yamf daily and felt like you left a void when you left. Im so happy you’re back and I can’t imagine the turmoil these last couple weeks were for you. Welcome back :)

  • On September 30, 2011 , Lena said:

    You’re still my fave. And I’ll admit, seeing last year’s Xmas crafts made me grin, since it’s when I totally fell in love with you+blog. So there’s still some good in the whole damn thing!

  • On September 30, 2011 , sumeera said:

    so glad you are back! love reading your blog!

  • On September 30, 2011 , Jennifer Young said:

    Oh, no! I am so so sorry Melanie!
    Glad you are back though :) )).
    J.

  • On September 30, 2011 , Lindsay Hayes said:

    I’m really sorry about your website being hacked and deleted. I have to admit though how happy I am that you aren’t gone for good! I was so worried you were closing up shop!

    What goes around comes around so you can sleep easy knowing no mean, hateful deed goes unpunished!

  • On October 1, 2011 , Brynne said:

    I thought you were gone and I really missed this blog! I’m sorry that something like this had to happen but very, very glad that this happy corner of the internet is still here.

  • On October 1, 2011 , Mallory said:

    1. i’m so glad that you’ve returned!

    2. losing everything? that sucks. a lot. and i definitely would have cried too.

  • On October 1, 2011 , Katrina said:

    I’m sorry. You gettting hacked is not my fave also.

  • On October 1, 2011 , lori said:

    Awwwww. I’ve been following you for a year. That’s hard.

  • On October 1, 2011 , Jillian said:

    I am so glad you are back. I was worried something had happened to you.

    P.S. You are big blogger to me. I love your posts!

  • On October 1, 2011 , g said:

    I’m so glad your website is back up, I missed checking it every day! I can’t wait for more posts.

  • On October 1, 2011 , Amanda (wit and whistle) said:

    So sorry to hear you were hacked Melanie! That is awful! I hope you’re able to get everything back up and running soon!

  • On October 2, 2011 , Carolynn Cecilia said:

    Let everything happen to you
    Beauty and terror
    Just keep going
    No feeling is final
    -Rilke

    Ladies who soldier on are my fave!

  • On October 2, 2011 , Jessica said:

    I, also, am so glad you’re back! I was traveling and away from internet for weeks, and when your site wouldn’t load when I got back, I was sure that I’d missed some goodbye post saying that you were ending the blog. (I’ve been hurt before *melodramatic sob.*)

    I don’t comment much, but your posts always brighten my day. good luck with all your frustrating-sounding recovery work, and please keep blogging for a long time! (as long as it makes you happy, that is.)

  • On October 2, 2011 , Karrie Kaneda said:

    I’m so sorry for you. It happened to me too and I was so upset, and I only had been blogging for 6 months. I cried too. Just so you know– I’ve had you bookmarked for years and just added you to my Library. Glad you are back!

  • On October 2, 2011 , AJ said:

    I noticed that you were gone and was sad. Glad you are back. Your blog is beautiful – I hope you get everything sorted. x

  • On October 2, 2011 , Lindy said:

    Yay! I’m so glad you’re back but man that is a sucky, sucky situation! Boooo…. good luck getting everything restored! You have wonderful followers…we’ll be here on Monday! :)

  • On October 2, 2011 , stephanie said:

    i’m so sorry! i love your blog. hopefully, you will get it all sorted out. hugs!

  • On October 2, 2011 , Frances said:

    I’m sorry to hear what happened to your blog herein. Happy that your blog is back. I always look forward to reading yous posts. :)

  • On October 3, 2011 , Emma said:

    Awful hackers! I hope the estrogen fueled music gets you through the painful task of reposting… but very glad your back :)

  • On October 3, 2011 , Marisa said:

    I’m glad you are back, Melanie. My live was empty without You Are My Fave.

  • On October 3, 2011 , shalini said:

    Yay! I had a problem with my server too on another site, but luckily the host site was good to find the bug.

    I tried coming to your site several times last week, but it wouldn’t open. I figured it was my internet problem and left it at that.

  • On October 3, 2011 , Patty Barrett said:

    Ugh, I’m going to cut that server’s face up so bad it’ll have chins. They’ll all have chins!!!

    You’re great. I’m just glad you’re back!

  • On October 3, 2011 , Anastasia Marie said:

    Good to have you back at least! Sorry that you had to go through this awful experience! But whether your earlier posts are here or not, we still love you and your blog!

  • On October 3, 2011 , Kate Pruden said:

    Oh thank f***. I mean, I’m not happy that you were hacked (that is BAD and I am so sorry!) but that you didn’t decide to just up and quit or that you weren’t abducted by aliens or something! I was very confused and very bummed while you were missing.

    So pleased that things are up and running! Good luck pasting. Wah-wah.

    P.S. I still have every polaroid from polaroid-of-the-month up on my fridge while they wait to get framed. <3

  • On October 4, 2011 , mina said:

    i’m so sorry that happened to you! i hope you can find a way to get everything back. good luck!

  • On October 4, 2011 , AmberLee said:

    oh nightmare. total nightmare. it’s not right. i’m proud of you for copying and pasting. still.

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  • On October 4, 2011 , Maddie said:

    i know how you feel. this happened to me just last week (although mine was more my own fault than anyone else’s). Your site rocks and the past posts aren’t important. Thanks for inspiring me on a daily basis :-)

  • On October 4, 2011 , Erika Peterson said:

    How sad! I was wondering where you were in my Google Reader. Your blog is equilavent to my morning cup of coffee! Absolutely necessary.

  • On October 4, 2011 , Karen said:

    You’re always my fave! I’m so glad this is finally up and running once again!

  • On October 4, 2011 , Erica Midkiff | Dearingford said:

    SO SAD and so frustrating!! It doesn’t matter how “big” or “small”–you work hard on what you do, and it’s important to you. I’m so sorry.

  • On October 5, 2011 , julia wheeler said:

    ugh… how annoying and frustrating! hopefully the comment support group is helping you somewhat!!

  • On October 5, 2011 , reubenvision said:

    i would cry as well
    :( hope all ends well
    cant wait to see what your new faves are :)

  • On October 5, 2011 , Lynne said:

    So,so glad you are back!! I, too, thought I had missed you saying goodbye to the blog world. This makes my blog reading day! And, a big thanks for a weekend of copying and pasting. I refer back to you for inspiration all the time. You have to be one of the most “pinned” bloggers out there. So sorry you were hacked. So happy you are back. You are my cave!!

  • On October 5, 2011 , Jen @ Paisley Print Shoes said:

    We’re so glad you’re back!! I hope you ate lots of ice cream and dark chocolate to cope with being hacked…I would have. Glad to see you’ve gotten lots of love!!

  • On October 5, 2011 , Candice said:

    I noticed, and I wondered who to ask to find out what happened/if you would ever be back! Glad to see that you are. So sorry about the hacking. Thanks for a beautiful and inspiring blog.

  • On October 5, 2011 , Whit said:

    such sad news and my biggest fear! what a nightmare! BUT i’m so glad you’re back. i’ve missed your posts!

  • On October 6, 2011 , Linda Laine said:

    I’m so sorry you got hacked. I read you on google reader, so for me the good news was that I got to read some old posts that came in via rss. I got reacquainted with your lovely posts. :)

  • On October 7, 2011 , Kim said:

    So sorry, Melanie! I was wondering where you had gone. I missed your posts!

  • On October 7, 2011 , Colleen said:

    So glad you are back!

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  • On October 8, 2011 , Nicole said:

    I thought you’d left for good…so glad you’re back. Stay strong, karma will get them.

  • On October 9, 2011 , Jennie Moss said:

    Don’t doubt I was totally heartbroken when I couldn’t find you. You are the first blog I read everyday. YOU HAVE FLAWLESS taste and I adore you. :) so happy you are back.

  • On October 10, 2011 , Rhianne said:

    oh gosh, I did see and I was so sad for you – yours has been one of my favourite blogs for nearly as long as I’ve been blogging. I would have cried too if I was you.

    Glad to see that you’re back though x

  • On October 12, 2011 , Colleen / Inspired to Share said:

    I’m so sorry this happened to you!! I cannot imagine. Glad you are back up and running, we missed you! xo

  • On October 12, 2011 , Katie said:

    I was wondering where you went. Maybe I should get on Twitter. I love your blog and I am very glad you are back!

  • On October 15, 2011 , DENISE of Hello, Moxie! said:

    OMG, I cannot even believe that! I’m so sorry that happened to you. Glad you are back!

  • On October 17, 2011 , beth said:

    I’m so glad you’re back! I thought I was going crazy, not remembering your website title or something- ha!

  • On October 26, 2011 , Kelly said:

    I’m so sorry, dear! I’m glad that it’s back up. (And you kinda ARE a big blogger ;) )

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