A New Chapter

If you’re reading this, that means you’ve found your way to my new “super-size” blog.  If you’re arriving here via The Maddy Chronicles: THANK YOU!! It was a heartbreaking decision to leave my blog home of nearly two years, but I also know that this decision is ultimately for the best. In my blog bio,  I write that I am just an average girl trying to juggle it all (family, married life, career, social life, etc…) while avoiding a quarter-life crisis. Let’s just say I failed miserably at the “avoiding a crisis” part. I realized just how overwhelmed I felt when driving south on the Garden State Parkway to join my family and friends for a beach day and tears were streaming down my face. Tears because I felt that I should be driving in the opposite direction: back home to my enormous to-do list and countless projects. Real tears because I was going to a beautiful, sunny, relaxing beach instead of sitting indoors in front of a computer.  I know…CRAZY!! I am continuoulsy taking on too much with no room for the “bigger picture” things in my life and maintaing two blogs, with separate content and Facebook pages was becoming more than I could handle. But since I am not ready to give up on my favorite pastime,  this is my solution: a blog that will cover my love of photography, among other things.  A blog about anything from my latest photography projects to what I’m obsessing about lately. A place where everything that makes my heart pitter-patter can happily coexist.  If you’re already a Mad Hearts reader and enjoy seeing the photos from client sessions, no worries -I will continue to post sneak peeks sprinkled in with some “behind-the -scenes” stuff too!  And since I couldn’t bear to get rid of The Maddy Chronicles blog altogether, it will remain live, but will only serve as an archive. All new posts will be published here going forward. Sounds good?  I hope so because you, my dear friend, joining me on this new blogging venture means the WORLD to me! So grab a latte and take a look around the new place! I dedicated countless hours to making this blog as user friendly as possible, but if you have any suggestions or comments on how I can make it better, feel free to drop me a line and let me know what’s on your mind!

*Even though I hope you find all the content here interesting, I know that “everything ain’t for everybody”, so besides having the main blog with the mix of content, I’ve also made it easy for you to view Mad Hearts Photography posts or “Maddy” posts exclusively. Just hover “Blog” on the navigational menu and select the {Big} Picture from the blog menu drop down for business posts or the {Bigger} Picture for personal content.

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July 10, 2011 - 2:02 am

Life with Kaishon - Maddy,
I could never leave you behind : )
I am so glad you are continuing on your blogging journey : ) I think people that combine into just one thing are so much smarter. Juggling is hard.
So glad you are my friend. XO XO XO Beckster

July 10, 2011 - 4:36 am

Michaela - Wherever you go I will follow :) You are one awesome woman Maddy and no matter how busy life gets just remember to close your eyes and take a deep breath. May this new blog bring you less anxiety and many more adventures to come!

July 10, 2011 - 12:04 pm

The Guilty Hyena - Phew! for a second there I thought you were leaving the blogging world!! glad to see you’ve amalgamated the two blogs, this looks like the ideal setup of your blog and portfolio, the design and layout of the place looks sublime! I’m not surprised you’ve been overloaded with projects!, this project itself is no easy feat. I hope you’re having a super time in Greece! and when you come back to the madhearts home I’m sure this place will become a quell for the weary load.

July 10, 2011 - 12:05 pm

Charlie - Sweetie! it looks great! I”m so proud of you! Can’t wait what wonders you have planned for this new website!

July 10, 2011 - 1:06 pm

Noe @ ADELLA AVENUE - Just found your blog. I’m looking forward to what your fresh start has in store. Your photos look beautiful!

July 10, 2011 - 2:17 pm

qtrlifechroncles - Awww Maddy…. big HUG! I know how you feel. I’ve cried many times in the last few weeks. I’m glad you found a solution. I’m excited to read your “super” blog. I know it will be great…as per usual.

And another HUG for good measure :-)

July 10, 2011 - 4:43 pm

Anaiz - Gosh I cried once too! :/ Blogging is no joke. I’m not sure how much longer I’ll be able to blog until my mind is completely in Air Force mode, but I will ALWAYS read your blog posts! :D

July 11, 2011 - 4:51 am

Donna - it looks great! welcome back :)

July 11, 2011 - 11:37 am

Amy - I think this is a splendid idea! As always, I love the design … and I’ll look forward to all this new chapter has in store!

July 11, 2011 - 12:26 pm

Pris - You know I am a huge fan…loved The Maddy Chronicles, but I’m sure this will be just as great : ) BTW…you are too young to be overwhelmed!!! Luv ya…xoxo

July 11, 2011 - 1:19 pm

Maegan - Oh wow, this is such a pretty site! I’m excited to follow along here and get a mix of everything you do and share :)

July 11, 2011 - 1:22 pm

Rachel @ The Redhead Fashionista - I’m so excited for you, Maddy! I can’t wait to see all the gorgeous photos I know you have in store for us. Enjoy your new home!! I’m sure all of your readers will love it as well! :)

P.S. – I sent you the Google+ invite!

July 11, 2011 - 2:29 pm

Julie - This is SO great! Proud of you and can’t wait to see what comes from this in your life…all good things, I feel it!!

July 11, 2011 - 3:05 pm

Sarah - Dodeline Design - Maddy, I completely relate! No one ever talks about how hard your twenties are. I am struggling too! I’m glad you found a solution to some of the overwhelming-ness and rest assured I will be a loyal reader no matter where you blog!

July 11, 2011 - 4:07 pm

Christina Lee - YAY Maddie–good for YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will always be here, girl!!

July 11, 2011 - 4:13 pm

alexandra keller - love the new digs :)
and i hear you about spending so much time updating this, tweeting that, listing in my shops is really time consuming, too.
so i’m taking it a little easier this summer – not blogging as much either. real life is just too important!

July 11, 2011 - 5:14 pm

Mindy - I loooooove your new blog! I know what you mean about juggling so many things. I havent done a blog post in a week (I think) and am having terrible guilt, but also a weird sense of freedom, from it! I’d come visit you wherever you are :)
I hope the sunglass pic is a preview of your greece trip!

July 11, 2011 - 8:00 pm

Stephanie - Congrats on the switch Maddy! I can’t wait to continue your blogging journey with you and look forward to all new posts!

xxo!
Eternally yours,
Stephanie

July 11, 2011 - 8:29 pm

Nadette - If you’re moving, I’m coming with! I must say, I always marvelled at how you juggled all of your projects, and I’m a full supporter of consolidating the things can be made simpler. I love the new look of the place. and welcome back love!

July 11, 2011 - 11:25 pm

Punctuation Mark - don’t stress about it honey!!! have fun and enjoy your family!!!!

July 12, 2011 - 12:39 am

Chavonne - The new place is beautiful!!! I’m just glad you’re back and cant wait to hear all about your trip

July 12, 2011 - 1:12 am

Sana, So Does Estella - Maddy, I had no idea you what I would find when I got to the chronicles but I’m pleasantly surprised. We are so on the same page. :) I’m here with you — whichever format! Cheers to simplifying and “enjoying life” ;) Can’t wait to hear more about Greece. Welcome back!

July 13, 2011 - 4:57 am

Angelia Sims - This is some upgrade! Love the new space. It’s so perfectly you! I hit the same crying, stressing point. Was it the moon? I, also, just passed two years of blogging. I wrote a new post, perhaps, I made it over the hump. I hope you keep blogging and sharing. You are a fierce talent. :-)

July 15, 2011 - 12:05 pm

Home Girl - Congrats on the new digs…and I completely get you on the feeling torn, but I am trying to learn how to deal with it all. I am so happy for and proud of you. Go girly. Like Becs said…I could never leave you behind!!!!

LOVE you. XOXOXOXO

Homie

July 15, 2011 - 12:43 pm

Terri - Fabulous new blog Maddy! I’m going back and checking out your posts from your trip! =)