I Feel Pretty, Oh, So Pretty....

... I feel pretty and witty and bright!

That is my blog singing, not me. I cannot carry a tune to save my own life.

Yes, I gave the old hag blog a makeover. She needed one.



Isn't she fabulous now? So fun, playful and colorful! Like a fresh, new start that will inspire me and those who visit here.

Well, I can't take all the credit. The genius design work was created by Crissy over at Crissy's Blog Design. I made some suggestions and she worked her magic. I saw what she did for Morgan of Adventures in Diapering and Beyond and decided to contact her.

I received some birthday money and thought, what a neat way to use it! After all, if I spend $60 (plus tip) to get my hair cut and styled (even more money, if I color it), then it's fair to spend that on making my blog look super sharp. Don't you agree? Well, with a few extra bells and whistles, this beautiful layout came to $75 total.

Crissy was so easy to work with. In fact, I think she was even giddier than I was once we settled on the look and layout. She and I communicated back and forth easily and quickly.

The graphics are a play on my personality and perception on life.... I often feel like I'm drowning and need someone to offer me a lifeline. Save me from my crazy thoughts and my crazy SELF! Ha ha ha!

I hope you like the new look too. I want you to feel at home here and visit often. I love hearing from you and reading your comments.

Please note that I've also switched to a dot-com. Instead of the word "blogspot" existing in my title - it is now simply, www.mandylifeafter30.com. I like the idea of taking ownership in my name. Plus, it's so incredibly cheap to purchase a domain title. For the handful of you who may have me linked on your blog rolls, please go in and change the web address. Otherwise, my new posts will never show up on your reel. Thanks!

Don't worry! I promise I'm not trying to be the next Pioneer Woman or Dooce. In fact, I know I will never make any money from blogging. That's fine by me. I won't be advertising on this site either. You won't see any reviews or many giveaways. For now, I just want it to be me talking about random things in my life. Blogging is the easiest, most creative way that I can share my thoughts and my photos with family and friends who do not live close by. If others happen to enjoy reading this blog too, then I'm truly honored and I welcome you here.

To Crissy - thanks for making the blog and me feel pretty! You really are a star and I wish you great success with your future projects. Don't forget me when you're designing blogs and websites for the rich and famous!

To everyone else - ya'll stick around! The fun is just beginning....