Season Of Change

To the keen eyed observer who follows my blog, you may have noticed a design change.

About 2 weeks ago, I was doing my daily check on my blog and I noticed that the background features were gone.  Poof!  Just like that!  They were there the night before and then gone the next day.  After a bit of research, turns out the website I originally got it from decided to go from a free format to a paid one.  To keep the exact formatting I had, there would be a one-time fee of $40.

I was at a bit of a loss with what to do.  I LOVED the original design.  It was feminine and I spent quite a bit of time deciding on it.  This blog was important to me and a space where I could express myself.

After come careful though, I realized that while $40 is not a lot of money, it was to me!  It's just not in the budget.  At first glance, I was unimpressed with the templates that are available through blogger.  Then I discovered that there are more in-depth settings and formatting available.

I worked on it for a good chunk of the day yesterday and I think I have come up with a look I am pleased with.

It still has the colours and feminine feel the other one had.  While I may need to tweak it a little bit still, I am content.

I got thinking....perhaps it is very fitting that this happened.  I'm at a turning point in my journey and this change could be just what was needed to shake things up a bit.  I have also been contemplating a Facebook page for my blog.  I'm not sure about that yet though.  It would take a whole new level of commitment and I would hate to take that one and let people down.  Would be interested in hosting it with me?

And now...a little something to think about!