I didn't even notice me getting 69 ranged on my pure yesterday. I killed someone, picked up the loot and logged out, next day I log on to bank the stuff and PK targs, and I notice 69 ranged when I did my stat check up. And I was like, 'oh, that's why the guy said "gratz" as I K.O'ed him'.
That happens to me a lot with Hp (the only stat i never look at since you can't really train that specifically). Several times i've just walked around and killed something insignificant out of boredom while walking, such as a rat or just a guard and have achieved a Hp level. Its a nice surprise .
I pay attention, but...not really on my main since the purpose of a main is to level anyways, but...if I'm setting a goal like 99 Str, which I've already accomplished, I do.