Why the Word Count?

Just a little side note to answer a question I suppose will be asked eventually.

Why the hell is word count posted at the end of each post?

Because I want to know how much I've written. Really, that's all. I've rarely been aware of word count, and likely, by the end of this month, I won't bother. But right now, it amuses me, and I feel it will be beneficial to me to be aware of how many words I've typed per day. The goal isn't necessarily to increase or decrease the number, just to be aware.