Goodbye 25toFly
I’ve almost been blogging for two years now, and as the New Year approaches swiftly I find myself in reflection. When I began blogging, I had no idea that a widget wasn’t a term coined for a midget whale. I certainly didn’t know a thing about YouTube, Twitter, or domain mapping.
When I began this blog I planned to write about travel, inspiration, blah blah blah. It quickly turned into a humorous space, which is true to the behavior of a Becca in the wild. Then I got my hands on a real internet connection and a new webcam and it was all over. BeccaTube was born, and many sleepless nights I geeked out splicing videos like I was splitting atoms in a lab.
Where I have come with my blog, my video, my projects, my relationships, it has all been a wonderful experience that was squished into two short years. I still feel like I am barely 23 years old, discovering the outlet of blogging every time I log on, all the while knowing my blogging brain is pushing thirty.
And for this reason, I am saying goodbye to 25toFly.
You see, I grew over the past two years. I learned, I experimented, I took chances. What I didn’t do, was strategically plot my domain name with consideration of that growth and the potential of the future. I also didn’t foresee the nausea that would be caused by the heavy cheese in my title. At least it was whimsical and endearing to believe I’d stay 25 forever, right? So yes, I am saying goodbye to 25toFly the name but not the blog.
The new face of 25tofly, NotaRedHead.com, will be a bit more sophisticated, a bit more mature, but not a lot of business. Think less shooting Jim Beam and writing on bathroom stalls and more sipping Jameson on the rocks while discussing the intelligence of cats. But don’t worry, we will all still end up stuffing our faces at Waffle House in between giggles at the end of night.
I’m still playing around with the banner and a few other aesthetics, so stay tuned Flysters!
Check out my latest video on BeccaTube where I am also making changes and learning to use my new software. ———————————————————————————->>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Posted on December 28, 2013, in Humor and tagged 2014, 25tofly, Becca Cord, beccatube, blog redesign, domain name change, funniest blog on wordpress, goodbye 25tofly, new years, not a red head, notaredhead.com, red head, WordPress, Writing, YouTube. Bookmark the permalink. 67 Comments.
This is weird. Now I feel like I’m in the phase of “inspiring blah blah blah” and someone just told me my future. I will not pay for the session!
Ooo I love it. How terribly mature *snicker* and grown up *giggle*
I am deeply appreciative of that kind compliment…. homie 🙂
I started the same way. On a whim created a blog and just started hitting the keyboard.
I am really looking forward to booting this year out and doing some expanding myself. A great big world out there!
Have a great new year!
Great! When it’s time, it’s time. You should let me know when you make the changes! I’d like to check it out. I think a lot of bloggers start out the way we did. “I think I’ll make a blog page today” and bam. Then we get all sophisticated and realize we had no idea what we were doing. Or it feels that way anyway! Thanks Steve. Happy New Year to you!
Can we still laugh? Because you made me laugh quite often……..
If you don’t laugh you have to leave.
Aw I am kidding, but please do laugh. Preferable even more than you already have in the past. 🙂
Since you just made me laugh. I think we’re OK.
Yay!
Huzzah, I’m all for dramatic sweeping changes! So, what’s the thought behind the blog name, eh?
Well… I’m not a true redhead…. and a bunch of other deep shit. Promise. 😉
Haha! Got it.
It still means something… you ‘flew’ at 25, right? But good luck with the change! Change is good, especially when it’s well-thought-out.
I totally flew. High and fast. Now I get to cruise at a comfortable altitude for a while. I think.
Thanks Edward. Good to hear from you!
I guess I’ve not been visiting other people as much as I should. Sorry about that. Resolutions…
Oh I’m so glad cats will feature! Love the new name! =^.^=
Love it! And I promise not to be a stranger. That’s my goal for 2014, to actually visit my WP friends and use the Internet for something other than losing my mind blogging and staring at hilarious cats. Damn those cats.
Hehe! But we’re pawesome! =^.^=
Oh girl, me too. But please don’t talk about the kitties like that. They can hear you. It’s for your own good, I promise.
Wonderful. I too started out not knowing what the heck I was doing….just kind of took a blind jump in an attempt to share my stories. Now, with 2014 approaching, I get it. My blog is due to get a serious revamp here in the beginning of January and my writing, I plan to take it deeper.
Congrats to you! I will have to check out your youtube.
Thanks Lindsey! You will have to let me know when you revamp. I want to check it out for sure. We are like snakes, right? Got to shed that old skin every now and then.
Indeed. Life is all about regeneration. 🙂
This all sounds very exciting. I am looking forward to seeing where we go in 2014.
Exactly. I am looking forward to getting back into everyone’s business in 2014, and spilling out more of my own business while I am at it!
Well I have enjoyed a couple of videos. Yay! Good for you. Look forward to your new look and content. 🙂
Thank you! The latest video wasn’t too entertaining, more of documentation of a my technological upgrade journey regarding the video stuff. I can’t believe how far things have come from that first video announcing the Bloggers for Movember winners back in 2012. Lord!
Becca,
Discovering you aren’t a Redhead a while back was a tremendous relief (I have a horrible susceptibility to Redheads). Now I’m wondering if you are trying to completely drive me away…….what about our lunch date?
RR
It’s all an illusion. In fact, I was/am actually redheaded all along. Does that clear anything up? No? Okay good. Glad we covered that ;).
Just when I was beginning to think 2014 was going to be an actual even year…..
Weeeeeeeeeeeeee! Excited!
Meeeeeeee weeeeeeee tooo!
Whoo hoo – cha-cha-cha-changes…
Awwwwwww yeahhhhhhhhh. Thanks Denise. So do I get to finally meet you at Blogger Interactive 2014? 🙂
That would be nice!!
Here’s hoping!
Not too concerned with what you call it…just as long as it sticks around. Looking forward to 2014!
Word my friend! And I thought 2013 was great… I can’t wait for 2014.
Best of luck running in a new direction. I’m looking forward to seeing how it turns out!
Thanks JD. I’m glad to have y’all along for the journey. We are all in this weblogian experience together, no?
Yay for you! I’m mostly looking forward to the waffles, though. 😉
Me too Lizi, me too. Extra syrup for all!
Becca 2.0?
Good luck, young lady!
Becca 3.0 for sure! Thanks Hook.
I’ve blogged for over 3 years and still know nothing about domain mapping.
Good luck with your new blog – do we still remain signed up, or do we need to follow you there as well?
Good question, I don’t believe the domain change causes me to lose my existing followers. I guess the best way to double check is to see if the follow button shows up when you visit me. If you already follow me it should say “following”.
As far as domain mapping… I’m still no expert. I just follow the connect the dots ;).
Oh, I just realized – this is the same blog, you’ve just changed the domain name, so whoever was following 25tofly should still be a follower. I didn’t see the new domain name when I read this post from a phone.
Bingo!
Oh, and Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you!!
Growth is good.
Yes! Thanks for the input.
Yay, Becca!! You can always be 25 in mind and in spirit. I love the new name. Much continued success to you!
Thank you, whoever you are ;). I think 25 is going to stick, mind and soul… and body (wishful thinking).
Proud of your work! Keep it sharp!
Thanks Leo. Means more than you know! Cheers to 2014.
We all must evolve if we wish to spread our wings and fly!
I’m flying, Jack! I’m flying! I mean… JavaJ
Jack’s fine, LOL!
Hey, good luck with the transformation! changes are always good.
Thank you ma’am! 2014 has notaredhead.com written all over it.
This should be interesting. Growing and changing is a good thing.
I like to think so. Admittedly, part of the reason it has taken so long to evolve my blog name was due to fear of changing it. But fear can take a hike. Thanks Jackie!
Woohoo! As always, you know I’m following you on your adventure. Wish you lots of luck and fun!
xoxo!
Fun. Definitely. We have many more flowy haired ventures in our future ;).
Yes indeed!! 🙂
Becca,
I for one am looking forward to that new venture.
Continuous success, mon amie.
Le Clown
Thanks Le Clown. Ditto mon petit chou-fleur?