It’s nap time around here and so I’m snagging the bit ‘o time I have to actually do some bloggie stuff during the day.
I mean, it’s actually light outside and I’m writing a post! I know! Cuh-ray-zee!
Now please don’t go back and look at the posting times of the past few entries. You won’t like what you see. Especially if you’re a believer in the good ‘ol, “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise” philosophy.
Benjamin Franklin said that. I think.
See? I learnt me somethin in history.
I remember the quote, at least. Doesn’t mean I have to follow it.
And yes, my mother does know of my bad sleep habits. Yes, she’s reprimanded me. But she can’t quite put me on restriction anymore. So instead she watches my children and tells me to take a nap in the middle of the day–because she knows that having to take a nap was one of the worst things I could be told to do when I was little. Worse than being on restriction from reading, which was a big deal in and of itself. I think she knows that I don’t see naps as punishment anymore.
Oh, I tease.
My mom just wants to bless me by letting me take naps when I’m at her house. Because she knows that I do wait up for John to call and that I also have an aversion to climbing into a big empty bed. She also knows what it’s like to get caught up in computery things late in the evening while waiting up.
And no, my parents didn’t really make me go to bed for punishment.
But anyway, the reason I’m writing this post to begin with is that I need a little help here.
Remember when I said that I didn’t know how long I’d like this blog design? Well, time’s up. I’m sick of it already. Really sick of it.
But since I’m still pretty slow at this, I can’t just whip out a new design in thirty minutes like the best of ‘em. So I’m stuck with this for a while until I get a few other orders done.
So, to help with the tweaking I’m doing to make this look more bearable to OCD little me, I need to know a couple things.
First of all, and, you know, somewhat IMPORTANTLY, can you actually see the header? I’ve heard from someone with dial-up that it wouldn’t show up the first day I changed the look. I’m hoping nobody else is having that problem.
Can you see my profile picture–or the little dots graphic in between each sidebar section? I’m making the font size slightly smaller, because I didn’t particularly care for the giant print Bible look.
And finally, if you think something looks awry, don’t hesitate to tell me. Because making a mistake on my own blog is one thing, but I’d sure hate to make a glaring mistake on someone else’s blog, especially, when, you know, they are actually paying to have their blog made purty.
Thanks, peeps. I couldn’t do it withoutcha.
kpmattingly says:
I am able to see the new header and your pic and the little dots. I think it is nice. I really like the pic of you and John. It just looks like you are secure in each other’s arms and that’s cool. I hope you have a good week!
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March 25th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Kelli says:
I can see everything in both Firefox and IE …
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March 25th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Darcy says:
I can see everything you’re asking about in Safari (web browser on the Mac)!
Yea for you for blogging during daylight hours! :)
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March 25th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Ginger says:
I have dial up, and the first day you changed it I saw everything fine, and days passed I still see everything okay. I also love the picture of you and your husband. So sweet!!:)
Ginger
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March 25th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Rebekah says:
Your blog looks good and well put together, even if you can’t stand it anymore :-)
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March 25th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Kiersten says:
I can see everything!
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March 25th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Mishel says:
You already know what I see. And about that nap time…we’ll talk about it later. : )
Love,
Mama
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March 25th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Hols says:
I see everything you are asking about!
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March 25th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Robin says:
I see every thing and I still love the color. I’m not sure if what I’m seeing is the smaller print or not. I am seeing it ok if it’s the smaller font, however, I must say that I’ve reached an age where larger is better. :)
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March 25th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
bethany says:
i can see everything, and i ’specially like the profile pic ;)
oh, and the other pics are on their way this week….finally!
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March 25th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Leah says:
Everything looks good to me! ;) I think it’s such a sweet design, but of course, your the one that has to “live” with it, so…. ;)
And I don’t live by that quote by Benjamin Franklin either. =P I’ve always been such a night owl! =D
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March 25th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Anonymous says:
Hi Squirt,
I like it, but when i am on the computer on my phone, i can’t get to your comments. I was able to on your other blog. I also can’t see any of your links to other peoples blogs but there is a spot for them. Right now I am on the computer at work and I can see everything fine.
Love you,
Dule
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March 26th, 2008 at 2:24 am
HsKubes says:
I understand the OCD thing. When I design blogs (mine or others) I struggle with finding “perfection”.
I can see all of the things you mentioned and I think it looks great!
Thank you for your comment. Hearing from you was a blessing. I, too, think it’s funny how the Lord brought us to the same ‘blog circles’ and I’m glad for it.
Praying for you as you’re facing this deployment every day. ;o)
~ Christina
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March 26th, 2008 at 4:41 am
Mod Girl says:
I can see everything on both of our computers; the Mac using safari and the PC laptop using firefox.
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March 26th, 2008 at 5:26 am
Tiffany says:
I just wanted to let you know I can see everything you see. I love your profile picture too!!! It isnt grainy at all on my side everything is perfect.
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March 26th, 2008 at 10:23 am
delightinginhim says:
LOL about the naps. What a caring mama you have though!
I can see evertything fine and I am using Opera and dialup. I like the new look!
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March 26th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Jessica says:
I can see the header, picture, and dots… but I have DSL, so I guess I’m really no help if you are needing to know about dial-up.
Hope you are having a good day!! :)
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March 26th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Song says:
Ashleigh,
You don’t know me, but you left me a comment like a year ago on my blog which you found through YLCF, and which I really appreciated, but rudely never replied! Well, here I am, after searching around to find your new blog home since your last one had some trouble. I’ve got two little boys now also (18mos. & 3mos.) and homemaking is the most glorious job EVER!
When I finally found your blog, my first thought honestly was, “Wow! That is an awesome header!” Super cool. I’m not sick of it! ;o)
Anyway, I live in Kansas City and I have no idea where you are from, but a comment here or there over cyberspace is lovely from one passionate Jesus-lover, wife and mamma to another. God bless you as you raise these little ones for His glory,
Song
http://www.mattiandsong.com
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March 26th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
mel says:
Hey You.
I can see it all!
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March 27th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Joelle says:
I can see everything that you asked about and I have DSL. I like the header, colors, etc.
The only problem is the fonts… I do graphic design and I dislike it when serif and sans serif fonts are mixed in the same design… but maybe I have OCD too. ;-)
Blessings!
(BTW, I’m the one that emailed you a few weeks ago. Hope things are well with you.)
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March 27th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Sileena says:
you should know better than to ask an internet full of women for opinions. You know we all have em! LOL! I see everything you asked about and I like the header but not as much as the old you. Sorry. Even though this is *crisp* the other was more fun!
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March 27th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Rebekah says:
Wow! Actually blogging during the day! Woohoo!
As for the design, it looks great. On your laptop it looked more blue, but on my PC it looks more greenish teal than bluish teal.
Your header comes in sometimes and doesn’t come in sometimes, but if I refresh the page it always comes in.
The dots I see, the profile pic I see… I think I see everything that I’m supposed to. Say hi to Troy-Boy and Mer-Bear for me!
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March 27th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Anonymous says:
Yup, I can see everything, and it looks great! The only thing of note is that the bullets in the sidebar are touching the left hand border, to make a cool liitle dot effect. Not sure if this is deliberate or not, if it is, neat! If not, you can get the bullets back inside the box with the css code
.side li {
list-style-position: inside;
}
Love your design!
S
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March 30th, 2008 at 11:56 pm