Hello MealsAndMiles.com !!!!!
When I first launched The Inner Workings of a College Graduate back in September of 2008 I did it on a whim. I never put much thought into the name and wasn’t sure how long the blog would last or how much impact it would have on my life.
GraduatemMeghann.com was a great domain while it lasted, but I think it’s time to move on to bigger and better things. 
I had purchased the domain MealsAndMiles.com back in March (or February?) – I know there’s a blog entry in here with my Aha! moment but I can’t find it. Anyways, I found myself sitting on the switch for a long time due to the logistics of actually making the switch. I was worried about losing posts, losing photos, losing readers, and you know the old saying ‘don’t fix something if it ain’t broken.’
Finally I decided to just bite the bullet and Go Big or Go Home.
So, here we are…
Some things to keep in mind:
- I’m still working on the pages. I know, I know… I need a recipes page, to update FAQ, and finish the My Orlando Page. Trust me, I’m on it! It’s still a work in process, but at least it’s my work in process.
- I started a Facebook page… you can now ‘like’ Meals and Miles at http://www.facebook.com/mealsandmiles
- You can also follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/MealsAndMiles
- And finally – a new e-mail! mealsandmiles@gmail.com
I hope you guys are as excited about this new chapter in my blog as I am. This site just feels more ‘me’ and I’m so excited to move forward with it!!
I was on pins and needles last night in anticipation of the launch, but was happy to wake up and see everything went smoothly! I was even more excited to see Meals and Miles appear in my Google Reader without any additional updating needed. Goal achieved!
Major Kudos to my blog designer Ryan at ReviveMyBlog.com for making this all possible! If you are looking to move your blog to self hosting or for a redesign I highly recommend you seek him out! He’s fast, creative, and pretty much guarantees a smooth transition!
I hit the treadmill on cloud nine this morning. I easily pounded out a set of 10 Fartleks with a goofy grin on my face. I must remember this feeling of success on race day.
My breakfast was a beautiful bowl of cereal.
- 1/2 cup Uncle Sam’s Cereal <—HLS swag
- 1/2 cup Greenwise Toasted Oats
- 1/2 cup Kix
- 1/2 Peach
- Vanilla Yogurt
- Honey Peanut Butter
Love it.
Thanks once again for all the feedback! You guys are amazing! Enough said.
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Beautiful new site, definitely screams more you!
I like the new site! I love the photo transition that both you and Tina have on the blog now!
Kelly recently posted..Thintervention
Love it girl!!! It looks great! Off to join your fan page!
I love your new site! it definitely screams meghann
mary recently posted..Cat Dog
The new site looks fabulous!!! I love it. Congrats
I’m glad everything went well with the change
I really love the look, it’s so simple and organized.
And I can’t wait to check out the recipe page
Marina recently posted..rainy daysleepy day
Everything looks wonderful! Congrats!
Love the new site! Congrats!! This theme seems perfect for your site.
Congrats on the new site! It looks wonderful.
Your new site looks great, Meghann! Congrats!!
Kim (Imperfectly Perfect) recently posted..Promises Unkept
Love the new site, love the new name, love your blog! Have a great day =)
Yay! Congrats! Looks great!
Congrats Meghann. Very exciting!
I know I’ve posted and tweeted this already, but I really like this new website! Great job!
Carly (Swim, Run, Om) recently posted..Organization
The site looks great!!
Catherine recently posted..Cheese Explosions
LOVE IT!!! it is so fresh, clean, and snazzy
And the My Orlando page is gonna be epic!
Shannon, Tropical Eats recently posted..MASH- Mansion- Apartment- Shack- House RV
It looks great! Good for you for making a change, even one that seemed scary!
The new site looks great Meghann. I’m going to get it confused with Janetha at MealsAndMoves though.
I thought the same thing about the name – I did a double-take when I saw it recommended on Twitter.
The site looks nice though!
Di recently posted..Relaxing Weekend
I completely agree!
I’m a long time follower (lurker, perhaps??) but have never commented. Congrats on the site! Looks fantastic!
LOVE IT!
I love the new site! It is so clean and crisp! Congratulations on the successful switch!
it looks great, I love it! good job
Looooove it! It looks incredible!
Caitlin recently posted..On flaking
What a fitting name!
Cute header too! I love the font for the post titles and the photo fade in though it is very similar to Carrots n’ Cake. Don’t forget to update the url on your Twitter profile too! I don’t know if anyone else is having the issue but the Foodbuzz sponsor ads are showing up as gray boxes for me. Could be an issue with my laptop though. Oh wait. It just takes them a second to load. Interesting. Congrats, girlie!
Congrats on the new site!! I love the layout and the name.
Glad the transfer went smoothly!
Lauren recently posted..Back on Track How to Not Panic When You’ve Skipped a Few Runs
Looking forward to many more meals and miles with you– great switch and congrats on a smooth transition
Your blog was the first one I ever started reading, so it’s fun to follow you through the transformation as I now have a blog of my own!
Megan recently posted..Hump Day Trivia 3
Love the new site and banner! Congrats!
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I love it! Looks totally fabulous. Congrats on the new name/blog!
The blog looks fantastic Meghann, however the name is a little too familiar to me…meals and moves anyone?
It looks great Meghann! This new layout and header is wonderful! And I love the photo transitions.
Madeline – Greens and Jeans recently posted..sneaky and a giveaway!
Looks great! Congrats!
omg, love it!!
congrats
I LOVE the new name…so cute!
LOVE the new blog!! Way to go!!
Donna Porter recently posted..The more later
I like the blog’s new look and energy! Congrats on the big move.
Congrats on the new site design, it looks great. x
Looks SOOO great!
Wow, love the new look (and name)! Congrats on the new setup!
Love the new look and name! The pictures are great too!
Can’t wait to see the changes and read more – I love reading your blog!
Yay! I love the new site
It looks very fresh and ‘you’ 
The new site looks FAB! Loves it!
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CONGRATS!!! Doesn’t it feel like your birthday or something?
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) recently posted..Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
Looks great!
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday recently posted..faces of beauty
Looks great…love the new name!
Congrats on the switch! This blog totally screams “Meghann”!
The new site looks AMAZING, Meghann! Congratulations on a beautiful new home for your wonderful blog!
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Love it!
Love the new look!
lucy recently posted..Monday- Monday
Love it and love the new name!
Ahhh it looks so good! I love it.
Love the new blog look!
I love love love the new site! I love the name too
I didn’t have any problems this morning switching over on my Google Reader, and it looks great on my iphone too! 
Great selection of pics at the top, especially the puppers 
Congrats on making the switch!
Nice job! The first step in Becoming Samantha Brown? Hahaha, joking. It looks really great and I love the name!
The only thing is that, like with Tina’s recent change, I can’t see photos when I view your site on my iPhone. It could be only my phone. Somehow Tina’s got fixed. I think it had something to do with the lazy load thing. Again… could just be little old me.
Overall, great job on the switch!
Oh now it works! Magic
Looks great! Yay for changes! =)
I’ve been following since the beginning of Graduate Meghann and have been enjoying watching the site evolve – good luck on Meals and Miles!
You’ve helped inspire my gf and I to start our own blog capturing our meals and adventures too. We just got back from hiking the Adirondack Mtns over Labor Day wkend.. lots of pics on the blog.
This is FABULOUS!!! It’s so YOU- I love it
(Haha I was wondering why I was suddenly following MealsandMiles on twitter since I didn’t know who it was.)
Congrats on the new look and blog name. It looks great!
oh no! we have the same blog name? i actually noticed the proper domain name was owned by someone when i googled it, so funny it was you when i was reading graduatemeghann.
Sorry Carolyn! I bought this Domain ages ago and had checked mealsandmiles.wordpress.com before I bought it – you must have swung in right afterwards.
I guess I never really checked after then.
I love the new domain and design. Also your run sounded amazing. yaya.
Cara Thielvoldt recently posted..Lots of Rain
How exciting! I love the new design.
WOW! Looks great!!
Fallon recently posted..Mothers Market and Kitchen
Looks great Meghann!! I’m seriously considering a blog makeover once I have the funds to do so… love what you’ve done with the place!
I LOVE the new blog name!! Catchy, simple, and just plain awesome. And the new look is really nice too!!
All I can say is WOW and good work!
Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat recently posted..Red Wine Salsa and The Last First Day of Class
I think you are very gutsy to make such a bold move. Of course I will follow you no matter what your domain/twitter handle is because you’re such an awesome person. I hope this new move is full of success! Is there a new main feed we can subscribe to?
Loving the new design!
congratulations! The new site is beautiful. Great job!
Love the new site. Congrats, it looks great!
Love the new look blog and the new name.
Stacey @ The Habit of Healthy recently posted..Great New Finds
Call me a nerd but I got really excited when your new blog showed up!
It looks awesome! I just changed my blog to a new host this morning and it’s been a difficult transition… I wish I had checked your site first!
Jillian @ Reshape Your Life recently posted..Progress!!
I love the name. I think it really suits you.
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It is so pretty! What a smooth transition. Also good call on the Kix.
Caitlin (EatFeats) recently posted..The difference between men and women
I love it! It looks great!
Lisa recently posted..It’s Time for Cycling Season!
Loving the new blog!
looks awesome meghann!!
hey, your blog name is now only two letters different than my blog name! glad the move went smooth, it’s always nerve racking to make such serious changes when it comes to technology.
janetha g. @ meals & moves recently posted..quality time and cold water
p.s. i had left that comment from my phone this morning and it never showed up, but then the one i just left didn’t show up either.. so sorry if there was a duplicate. not sure what went wrong there!
Love the new look and the new name! I’m also really glad that you didn’t switch to a ‘click to keep reading this post’ format. It seems that other bloggers have switched to that format recently and I have to admit that I really don’t read them as much any more/at all because of it.
Is it just me or all the older posts showing up with the click to Read some more ? I hate to be the debbie down of the group but I really dislike that format.
I’m glad you took the leap — it definitely seems more grown-up and I love it!
So excited for the new site. I love it! Congratulations. I wasn’t able to see your old site because it was blocked at work, so I could only see it on my blackberry. Super excited that I can read it at work now!
Amazing job on the new blog! I have to admit – I’m a little sad to see the old one go.. but I guess your right – no one wants to be the Van Wilder of the blog world
Amelia recently posted..Sweet Sweat
I have been following your blog since the beginning and just wanted to tell you that I love the new look and new name! It definitely feels more you. Can’t wait to read more!
Caitlin @ Right Foot Forward recently posted..Giada at Home
love the new name! fun fact: last year after the HLS, i considered changing my site’s name (before it became the SHU box) to meds, miles & meals at ali from foodfitnessfashion’s suggestion! obviously, love it
sarah (the SHU box) recently posted..back to school special
I LOVE it ~ your new title and site design are definitely you! Congrats on going self-hosted ~ it’s awesome. They did a great job at having everything move over without a glitch
I look forward to seeing all your updated pages as you make them
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