Well, I've had you friended for a good long time, so I apologize if this is unnecessary or if I already answered the question at some point or something, but:
1) I found your journal because I was talking about some other writer's livejournal that I enjoy and my good friend eeyorerin recommended yours and she said you were the one who wrote that Wild Swans book that I'm (still) saving up for the ultimate in rainy days because it looks so good, and thus I found you.

2) Um, because I'm in the habit and I think you're interesting and I like to hear about your writing things (even when it isn't going well) and along the way I've developed a readerly affection for you.