Saturday, October 17, 2009

Happy Birthday to You...

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday, dear blog of mine! Happy birthday to you!

Well, friends, today marks the 2nd birthday of Actively Arielle: A Voice with a Commitment. Year #2 has come to a close, but here's to a new year of great stuff to come!

Thank you to my followers, my commenters, and my YouTube subscribers. Thanks to everyone who reads, asks questions, and keeps the hope alive.

If you're a blogger who quietly reads my blog, but doesn't comment, Follow me! (on the left sidebar) and I'll follow you back!

I have a new blog design, in honor of the occasion. With the help of a talented blog reader, I've created a header that will hopefully speak for itself.

I wanted the new header to be simple and symbolize recovery. A seed to a beautiful blooming tree seemed a beautiful analogy to me, and I like that it's drawn and not photographs. It gives the whole recovery process even more meaning in my eyes. The talented Jonny used her creativity to turn my idea and drawing into a delightful new header.

Thank you, Jonny! That's her to the right. I love my new blog look and appreciate all your help.

I hope all of you like it too. And you know, looking at the new header gives me an idea... regarding artwork...

I'll let it marinate for a bit before posting about it.

I hope all of you have a wonderful week. Thanks for all your support!

7 comments:

licketysplit said...

Love the look! Happy Blog Birthday! :)

now.is.now said...

I love the look too!

Anonymous said...

Too much to me... I don't deserve...
That's nothing in comparison with all you do for me with your blog.
Really honored to help you, I'm always at your service!
Hugs,
Jonny

Jess said...

I love the new design arielle! Happy Birthday to two years of using your voice and your experiences!

Kia said...

The new header is reallt very beautiful and... powerful!!
It simbolizes very well the recovery journey.
Right now I feel like I am in the middle waiting, but I hope one day I will blossom like this tree...

P.S.= Happy birthday to your blog...!

Arielle Bair, MSW, LSW said...

Thank you, everyone! :)

Eating With Others said...

Happy Blog Day! And I like the new look.