Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Late To The Party...


Yes, I know, blogs are everywhere.  I am most definitely late to the blog party.  EVERYONE is blogging.  So, I figure, why not me and why not now?  I have lots to share, lots to talk about, so I might as well blog too.  I don't expect everyone to enjoy my blog or what I blog about, but I know that I thoroughly enjoy visiting various blog sites to read, learn, and share new things. I don't have a particular subject that I plan on blogging about, but from what my interests are, you can expect to see posts about many of my favorite things including (in no particular order):

  • Food - Who doesn't have an interest in food?  I love trying, adapting, and developing different food recipes.  I plan to share them here and at the same time organize my disheveled recipe and cook book cupboard.
  • Fashion - I am by no means a fashionista.  In fact, my daily wardrobe primarily consists of yoga pants, a hoodie, and a pair of running shoes.  BUT, I do have a shopping addiction that includes purchasing shoes, jeans, scarves, sweaters, and unique tops or statement pieces.  I love to filter through Pinterest posts pinning some of the styles and combinations that I try to incorporate into my mundane wardrobe.  One of my favorite discoveries over the past year is a styling service called Stitch Fix.  Many of the unique and often commented on pieces in my wardrobe have been purchased through Stitch Fix, I will be sure to share that experience in a future post.
  • Entertaining - I graduated college in 2007 and moved into a trendy Minneapolis neighborhood as I entered the "Real" World.  I lived in a house with three guys (I know, not ideal, but I had just started a new job and needed a place to start the new chapter of my life) and they LOVED to party.  They were always throwing parties, BBQs, etc., but really were BAD at planning and executing them.  Although I didn't always enjoy the idea of hosting parties every weekend at our house, I always somehow got roped into helping out, which mostly involved preparing the food, drinks, and decor (if there was a theme).  Fast forward a few years and I was hosting baby showers for dear friends.  There are a lot of tricks and tidbits I learned along the way and will be sharing them here.
  • Sports & Hobbies - I have been an athlete my entire life.  I've played and continue to play soccer for the past 20 years, but also enjoy running, softball, kickball, broomball, etc.  There are also a few hobbies and practices I have picked up in my adulthood including yoga, barre, Buti Fitness, painting, fishing, and decorating. 
  • Babies - I just became a Mommy to a delightful baby boy in January of this year.  There is a wealth of information out there on the internet for new mommies, but I would also love to share my experiences and momisms (I know, not a real word) here to help out future mommies and to savor my memories.
  • Travel - I love traveling, whether it be just a couple hours up to the cabin or all over the World.  I have traveled overseas multiple times and various places domestically.  There are so many other places I hope to travel to one day and hope to share those experiences here.
Hopefully my new blog can inform, inspire, and interest you.  Thank you for reading and I look forward to sharing with you!