It’s Time Out for Theta Mom Thursday! For those of you visiting for the first time, the goal is to grab one hour of time within one week to do whatever you want…without the kids. It’s such an amazing proposition, I know! On Thursdays, post how you spent your “time out” (add my button from the right side bar or link to me) and be sure to stop here to link up and meet other Theta Moms to see how they spent their time out!
*** Quick Note: I will not hold our weekly Theta Mom Thursday next week, as my blog will be going through a major transition with the move to WordPress. I know I will be feverishly working on the website, probably more than I should be, so I don’t want to commit to your awesome posts if my site isn’t complete. And then the following week is Thanksgiving. So obviously, we’ll all be eating turkey instead of blogging…so, we’ll meet back and link up again December 3rd. You should all have MUCH to tell me by then! ***
Anyway, you know this move is all I’ve been talking about lately. And now that I have made the decision, I just want it to happen. Perfectly, smoothly, like this instant. But, we all know in the world of the blogosphere, these things take time. And a good thing is worth the wait, right?
Every spare moment, if I haven’t been ranting about Blogger, I have been digesting every single thing I can about WordPress. Every. Single. Thing.
Seriously, I’m getting a little scared. I know it TOTALLY RAWKS and all, but I must admit, I’m shakin’ in my boots a little. Alright, maybe a lot…
Am I an Ivy League Graduate? Yes. Am I a web savvy, tech-knowledge guru of html and CSS pages? Um…..not in the least.
Ladies, my hour (make that ENTIRE week) has been eating, sleeping, drinking WordPress.
I tried to get it in the shot, but can you see the 500 blue post-its I have on like every page? Uh, yeah, this is me. Total easy Blogger chick jumping ship to the land of the unknown without a clue about code. This should be very interesting.
I’m really trying super hard girls…but right now, all I can say is I am so glad I hired a designer!
If you are participating in Theta Mom Thursday, how did you spend your one hour? Link up and share your time out with other Theta Moms!
And don’t forget the $64 Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway ends tonight.
I love that you are such a dedicated blogger that you went out and bought this book and have all those little sticky notes in it. If some interviewer were to ask me who my inspirations were, you would be one. You are so unselfish and caring. Girl~ you rock!
Blogger drives me nuts…and I am new! I love the Dummies and Idiots books..they are so useful. Good luck with the transition.
Holly
I have a blogger for dummies book.. lol.
Good luck with the move..see you in Dec.
I really can't wait to see your new home when its all set. Good for you for trying to get the job done by reading up and studying. I also can't wait to hear your reasonings/thoughts about going to WordPress. Good luck this week!
I have a page on wordpress but never could figure out how to decorate it or anything so I stuck with here lol.. you are braver then I.. good luck and can't wait to see ya back here.. Btw I took a nap earlier this week lol…that was my time out
I think Word Press is easier to work with than Blogger. If I find some time, I may move myself too! Good luck with your move!
good luck with your move! can't wait to see!!
you just made me realize how close december actually is! lol
I can't wait to see your new design…and all that WordPress has to offer. I guess I'm taking a time out now….coffee in hand 😉
You are much braver than me! However, with that said, I didn't realize you needed to know code to use WordPress. Or are you trying to do some fancy-schmancy stuff?
Would love to have a designer work on my blog! Can't wait to see your new look!
I hope to participate on Dec. 3rd!
(That date doesn't seem possible to be so close!)
Now I know who to go to for questions I have about wordpress – wow! You may not feel like a pro yet, but judging from the book and hours you're spending on it, I don't think you'll have many problems at all. I started a blog over there a few months ago but haven't promoted it yet because I'm still confused by so many things. Best wishes with your new page!
Thank you so much for the comment about my dog the other day.
Good luck with the move! I'm not a fan of change (and rusty on the little code I know) so I think I'll stay where I am for now.
I've been spending every bit of me time I can get working on crochet projects. Hopefully by December I can get a decent post together about my works and link up.
Hope the move is a good one.. Can't wait to see it..
I'm getting really excited to see your new place.
Aww tew cute with the Dummy for word press! So far imagine that I haven't been able to get my official hour! :s but last night when the twins n hubby were asleep..I spent an hour eating salt n vinegar chips and writing a blog post and thinking of what will set my image consulting business apart from other businesses!
I really would like to get a designer to work on mine, I just dont' have any more spare time to sit down and work on it myself! YOU ROCK!!!!!
BTW – I did my THETA mom post if you wanna check it out
http://everydayingray.blogspot.com/2009/11/me-theta-mom.html
(another thing I have yet to figure out – HOW to put a link in a comment….sheeeeeesh)
Tami G
Hahahah! I have the same book. I'm going to be AWOL soon too. I want to just "Do It." The longer I wait the more time I'm wasting.
I did sleep in until 10:30 a.m. on Veterans Day. Not on purpose, but my hubby and kids didn't make any noise or come wake me. It was WONDERFUL!
so I can't participate since my whole life is pretty much selfish time so far.
But I do want to know all about wordpress and why you're switching and who your designer is. Can't wait to see it!
good luck with the move!
I am really excited to see your new design. GOOD LUCK! And see you in Dec. I am gonna miss you girl!
Good luck with the switch! I'll look forward to seeing the changes.
Oh, I'm hoping your move is smooth as silk. (I'm not that gutsy!) I'm fighting for every follower and page view as it is-a switch would probably be the end of my blog. :o(
I don't have a time out to link this week, but hopefully (surely!) I will find an hour to blog about when the time out returns in Dec!
Lisa @
All That and a Box of Rocks
You are going to be just fine! I promise! CCS can be a little scary but your blog is going to rock even more (if that is even possible) on Word Press!
http://www.thewannabewahm.com
I'm somewhat a new follower to your blog but I've come to love it and can't wait to see what's around the corner.
I moved to WP and loved it. You'll do fine.
Good for you on being dedicated to the move. You are going to do great! I look forward to seeing how your experience is:) Deep breath.
Im so tempted to move my blog over to WordPress too…just afraid of losing followers!
I am so jealous! I have wanting to make the change so, so bad but I am so afraid of things just going crazy. Maybe I should be reading that book for sure. I can't wait to hear how it goes for you. You may be the encouragement I desperately need:)
I can't wait to see your new layout! I know it will be awesome! You go girl with your book – I am the same way when it comes to learning – nothing like an instructional book.
I am curious about Word Press too, so I can't wait to "see" it in action on your blog.
Thanks for linking me up too!!!
With SITS moving over to WordPress and now you, I'm really going to have to check it out! I have no idea about the differences but people say they love WordPress so I'm anxious to hear what you think about it!
WOO HOO!!! I just got your email….. just sent back my address….
Totally stoked.. lol
About next week I would probably forget and do it on the wrong day anyhow LMAO……
That is awesome you are moving to wordpress… good luck girl!
Grissell