It's a little different, but I've been toying with it here and there since it first came out (I had an account before this one but I can't remember the username to save my life) so it's not that bad anymore.

I don't think I'd get rid of LJ fully either, but I can definitely see myself using DW more and more.

Also, I don't know if you'd even care as much as I do, but if want to change your layout to an LJ layout, you can use this tutorial. I AM PICKY THOUGH SO W/E.