Our Appetizer.: New Name & New Direction

August 21, 2014

New Name & New Direction

Today I decided to make the craziest change to my blog. I changed my blog name from Boarding Together to My Appetizer. This is scary and crazy!! Scary because I hope people understand the direction I'm going towards with this and crazy because changing the URL on Bloglovin' is more difficult than I imagined.

Now as most of you have know, I was in a serious long-distance relationship for 4 years. 2 years we were together in Ohio and the last 2 years we were long distance. We ended up breaking up and now I'm moving on. I needed to change the name of the blog because I'm not boarding together with anyone but myself.

The original blog was supposed to be about our life together and boarding together in life. It was about everything that we went through as a long distance couple and everything that we one day wished our relationship would be. Well that's over, so the blog name needed a change.

Welcome My Appetizer. 

This name has been lingering in my head for a few months now. Why you ask? Well, good question. I figured most people wouldn't understand so here is my reasoning...

I'm in my mid 20s, I'm single for the first time since I was 19, I'm living on my own for the first time, I just started my career and I just graduated college. That's a lot of firsts. And Appetizers are the first course of a meal, my favorite part of the meal to be exact. 

I'm looking at life as a meal. We indulge in it, we savor it, we choose what we like and we customize it to our preferences. 

Does that make more sense now that I explained it? I hope so, if not ask what ever questions you have.

I'm so excited about this change! I needed this! I've been waiting for this! I'm finally making it happen. Until now I've been pretty filtered on here, nothing really expressing myself or showing my personality. That's going to change because this blog is now mine and only mine. So welcome to My Appetizer!

Have you ever made a change this drastic? 
Do you understand my thought behind this?
Are you excited for the changes?

14 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 21, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    I rebranded my blog from Pretty in Pink (#stupid) to The Rachael Way... and I love it. I think having your personal brand is important!! Excited for you and this change!

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    1. Our AppetizerAugust 22, 2014 at 8:31 AM

      Thanks!!! I am excited for everything going on with you. I cannot believe you are in CHINA....freaking CHINA!

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  2. Krystal @ Krystal's KornerAugust 21, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    Love the name change! Change is always something good and exciting!

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    1. Our AppetizerAugust 22, 2014 at 8:32 AM

      Thanks girl! This is more me, I just hope the name makes some sense.

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  3. BLovedBostonAugust 22, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    Absolutely love the name change and your explanation behind it!! You have so much fun and excitement ahead of you :) Excited to follow along!!

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    1. Our AppetizerAugust 22, 2014 at 12:59 PM

      Thank you!! I'm glad that you'll be following along. I'm probably going to write about all the fun/crazy/silly/random things that happen to me and that I think about. No sensor what so ever.

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  4. Kallie @ But First, CoffeeAugust 22, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    Love the new name! I would be scared to "rebrand" too- but you want the blog to describe you. Nice choice!!

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    1. Our AppetizerAugust 22, 2014 at 1:00 PM

      Thanks!! I was scared at first because I didn't think anyone would understand the meaning but everyone seems pretty receptive. I hope you stick around to read about all the craziness.

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  5. Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMeeAugust 22, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    SUCH a cute name! Love it!

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    1. Our AppetizerAugust 23, 2014 at 11:36 AM

      Thanks! I was nervous to change it but I really like it. Better than that Boarding Together shit.

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  6. BellaAugust 25, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    Totally get it and been there!! My last serious relationship ended when I was 26 and so having a lot of firsts is not a bad thing. I love appetizers too so this is the perfect idea to bring onto your blog's theme. You can always add a tag line like "Because it's the perfect way to start a meal and life" or something LOL.

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    1. Our AppetizerSeptember 2, 2014 at 10:41 AM

      Oh I love that tag line!!! I'm loving the new direction my blog has taken, it's a reflection on my life.

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  7. Emily @ Martinis | BikinisAugust 25, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Makes sense now! Great way to explain it! Hope you're enjoying this phase of your life!!

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