First ever blog!

Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later.  This is the first blog post I've ever done in any way, shape or form.  I've got to say I really like the new design of the blog pages now.  It's very clean, simplistic and flows well.  Not sure who to thank, but thanks!

I've noticed that some people's blog page looks different too, like with a different color background or a background image.  How does one go about changing that around?  Just curious.  *grin*