Happy 8th birthday (plus 2 months) to this blog! My little corner of the internet that I just can’t seem to escape from.
Through all of the ups and downs and changes and same-olds over the last 8 years, this blog has always felt like home. Sure, I’ve walked away from it at times, but I’ve always come back, just like I’m doing now.
Most recently, I think I took a step back because - I hate to admit it - the pressure of page views and pretty pictures became overwhelming. Also, work has picked up speed and, most days, I wonder how I’m supposed to fit all my to-do’s into my 17 waking hours. I’m sure you can all relate to that feeling.
And hopefully you have one thing - one hobby, one activity, one bit of “you” time - that taps you on your shoulder and calls you back home. For me, that’s this. I’m happy to be here.
Some things are going to change, or I guess just go back to the way I intended for them to be here! This time, I refuse to worry about numbers. If one person reads my posts, hey, I’m so happy you and only you are here! I hope you love what you read. I also refuse to spend more than 3 minutes making a photo look nice or editing it beyond recognition. Whatever you see here is exactly what it is. I don’t even have the Photoshop app on my computer anymore.
And finally, you may have noticed that the Recipes page I mostly frequently posted on is not available for viewing. I’m sorry!! I just don’t align with those recipes anymore. Yes, they’re delicious, and maybe if you ask nicely and promise me you’re staying physically active and eating your greens I’ll email one to you. But I’m going to start sharing more of the recipes I use on a daily and weekly basis. Ones that DO align with me and my values and my nutrition and food philosophy. They will still be delicious. And they’ll be even more nutritious.
There is just no way to make the combination of delicious + nutritious not sound cheesy.
The only things I ask of you are to 1) please come back. Please read and please share anything you find interesting, helpful, funny, or just cool with someone who also enjoy it. And 2) if you have any questions or requests for a post, PLEASE tell me! I can always use the inspiration and creativity boost, and I love knowing that what I write is highly requested by my valued readers.
Thank you, and I’m so so so happy to be back.
