My First Post With the New Name

Well guys, here we are. If your reading this, that means you've eather stumbled on this, or you've made the switch sucsessfully. Thats awesome. This new space just makes me sigh with happiness, I love it. If you haven't already, why don't you explore a bit! Every page is updated, the sidebar isn't quite done, but its close. Even my copyright notice, comment message and page not found page have been changed. ;) 

A lot of things have been changing lately. Not only my blog, but my room, my life in genral... its crazy, but awesome. 

I am gearing up for NaNo here, but I'm also working on a new posting schedule for here and putting the finishing tuches to the blog. I'll begin my new regular posts soon, but it's going to take me just a bit to get that all ready. 

So, what do you think? Comment and tell me your honest opinion! 

FOLLOWERS PLEASE READ (updated blog url)

I set it up so you could see this post through your feed but after this YOU WILL NO LONGER be able to see my posts in your feed so if you wish to continue to see my posts, please use these directions below.

I won't go in depth, but basically what it's like this: you are still following my old blog link (thebubblegumballerina.blogspot.com), now, you have to refresh your blogger system and follow my new URL (ordinarygirlextraordinaryfather.blogspot.com)

Here's how to do it:

by the way I just wanted to note that this is Sarah from the Introverted Extrovert in case you are confused I was just helping Mikayla out :D

My New Blog Title (You might want to check this out)

Hello guys. Exciting things are underway here. All this week I have been plotting, designing, editing, revising, redesigning, and perfecting (as much as I can) my new blog design. Well, its almost ready. I've just got a couple more things to figure out. A few more keyboards to bang my head on. A few more packs of gum to work through. 

But, I do have the new name and it is....

(Drumroll please)

This graphic is a taste of my new design, but its not actually going to be on the blog. What do you think?

One of the main reasons I choose this title was because I wanted to put God into my title. He is so much a part of my life, it seemed only fitting I should mention Him here.

So, on Friday, October 21, my blog will have a name switch. The URL will be changed to www.ordinarygirlextraordinaryfather.blogspot.com

You might want to go ahead and save the new URL, because even though I'm going to be (hopefully) just switching over with no problem, you never know what will happen. I will be posting on Friday when everything is switched (Probably late in the afternoon) so if by Saturday you have not gotten my post, head on over to the new URL and message me and I'll see what I can do.

And I've just got to say it again, y'all's survey responses were awesome. They have been coming in so handy while working on the new design.

So, I want your thoughts. What do you think of the new name? Is it an improvement, or not?
Is anyone else pumped about the changes coming? (I know I am!)

Praise the Lord

I just got home from babysitting, I'm about to be getting dinner, but before I run, here's a couple verses from Psalms. 

Psalm 148: 1-4

Praise the Lord from the heavens;

praise him in the heights above.

Praise him, all his angels;

praise him, all his heavenly hosts.

Praise him, sun and moon;

praise him, all you shining stars.

Praise him, you highest heavens

and you waters above the skies.

Let them praise the name of the Lord,

for at his command they were created,

and he established them for ever and ever—

he issued a decree that will never pass away.

Survey Responces and Designing Sessions

Alright everybody, the survey responses are in. I got in a lot of responses, so that y'all for helping me! I must admit, I was a little overwhelmed at first at the sheer amount of information I got, but I had a friend sit down (Virtually at least) and help me sort through it all and figure out a good plan of what to do. I would like to thank every one of you who took the survey though, it was really helpful. 

I'm going to wait until I've finally decided on everything to announce it all, but here's a couple of things you can be expecting:

1. A new blog name

2. A totally new design 

3. Updated and new pages 

4. New blog schedule 

There's some other things that I'm already planning, but I'll wait to tell about all that good stuff until I'm ready. 

And guys, I love your response telling me your favorite book. That was probably my favorite part of the whole survey. Thank you.

Now for seven random photos. ;)

Word of Your Unfailing Love

I love this passage in Psalms. I wanted to share it with y'all. 

Psalm 143:8-10

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,

for I have put my trust in you.

Show me the way I should go,

for to you I entrust my life.

Rescue me from my enemies, Lord,

for I hide myself in you.

Teach me to do your will,

for you are my God;

may your good Spirit

lead me on level ground.

Mid Year Book Freak-Out Tag

Mid-Year Book Freak-Out Tag
(Yeah, its not really mid year) 

Kate over at Once Upon an Ordinary left this tag open for anyone, so I thought I would do it!

But before I dive in, I was wondering if you would consider doing my survey? Here's the post where I tell about it: here. Or you can just dive into the survey here. It would mean a lot to me!

Best book you’ve read so far in 2016

Best sequel you’ve read so far in 2016

New release you haven’t read yet but want to

Most anticipated release for the second half of the year

(Okay, I actually don't know when this is releasing, but I'm looking forward to it.)

Biggest disappointment

Biggest surprise

(I was not expecting this to be quite as good as it was.)

Favorite new author

Although Jaye L. Knight is not my favorite author of all times, she's made it to a list of my favorites.

Newest fictional crush/ship

Nope. None here.

Newest favorite character

Lets just say its been a bad book year for me. Not Many great new books.

Book that made you cry



People who have read this book probably think they know precisely what I cried about in this book, because there is something pretty sad in here. Nope, it wasn't that guys. It was one line that hit close to home when I was having a very bad day.

Book that made you happy

*Happy sigh*

Favorite book to film adaptation you saw this year

I haven't really seen any new adaptations this year. Except one of The Old Fashioned girl by Louisa May Alcott that was not super good.

Favorite post you’ve done so far this year

I could never choose. Maybe The Me You Want Me To Be, because that was very close to my heart.

Most beautiful book you’ve bought so far this year

Books you need to read by the end of the year

Haha, tons. But here's a couple I want to read before the end of the year:







Happy October!

I Need Your Help!

(Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com)

Hello everyone, I could really use your help. I have been considering it lately, and my blog desperately needs a renovation. I’m considering changing my title, and the whole design. I have been praying about this, and talking to friends, but I would really like your opinion! I cannot even begin to tell you how much it would mean to me if you would take this survey for me. It shouldn’t take very long!

Here's the link to the survey: LINK

Thank you so much, you have no idea how much this meant to me. You’re awesome!

And now, if you have any additional comments, or just want to discuss this with me, comment below! I would love to hear anything you have to say!