I think the content is really worth looking at actually. You have good content. I understand that using templates are far easier.. I think your a bit harsh emperor. After all your site just looked like a glorified template with a genric looking photoshop on the top for a header. No offence. Some of the best blogs I'v ever seen had nothing for a layout. Look at postsecret.blogspot.com.

If you need any help with spicing up your layout I would be glad to help. I'm a web design student and I'm always willing to give out tips. feel free to vist my blog as well. [url]http://www.tabulas.com/~dyslexicdiary/[/url]