So for
awhile now, I’ve toyed with the idea of starting a blog. I do love to write.
And I certainly have Important Opinions on things. But part of what’s held me
back is that in general, I think I’m pretty boring. I'm a 27 year old living in Minneapolis. I work as an attorney in juvenile court during the day, and at night, dream about owning a bakery (see #1 below). My life is far from glamorous, and it’s definitely not a thrill a minute
around here. But when I think about it,
I realize that the blogs out there that I like best are the ones where it’s
obvious that the writers aren’t writing to impress anyone, to have 5 billion
readers, etc. They’re simply writing about what’s important to them and what
they enjoy, and if some people out there like it, great.
With that
out of the way, the question becomes what the hell do I write about? Well I suppose I’ll write about what I know:
1) Food. I spend an obscene amount of time
obsessing about the stuff; cooking it, baking it, eating it. I love feeding
people, and making food for people I care about is how I show my love. That being said, I
don’t think anything is more disappointing than a “meh” meal, so picking a
place to go out to eat can be a chore for me sometimes, because I want to know it’s gonna be good. I would love to
own my own bakery someday and make a living making people happy with my food.
Anyone wanna fund this dream for me? :)
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| cinnamon rolls at Christmas |
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| Brunch at Blackbird Cafe |
2) Clothes. Specifically Cheap Ones: I shop. A lot. I can blame this
habit on my mom and grandma. Both these lovely ladies shopped/shop more than
anyone I know and I spent a large chunk of my childhood with these two in
dressing rooms either trying on clothes myself or impatiently waiting for them
while they twirled, twisted, and turned in the mirror, analyzing the fit,
the color, the quality , the price. Well this apple fell quite close, and I
find myself shopping just as much (if not more) than my mom and grandma.
The one major (and probably pretty important) difference is that much more than
the two of them, I am obsessed with
bargains/clearances/sales. When I receive a compliment on something I’m wearing
(or let’s be honest, even if I don’t), I have an extremely charming annoying habit of
responding with something to the effect of “Thanks!! It was $5!” That
Thrift Store song by Mackelmore and Ryan Lewis? That’s my jam, because I live it.
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| Leopard skirt. Black leather boots. Target brand, but purchased new at Salvation Army. |
3 The Twin Cities: I have lived in beautiful
Minneapolis, MN for the past 5 1/2 years. I originally moved out here to go to
law school and much to my mother's dismay, I've never left. I was born and
raised in PURE Michigan (another topic I'll definitely be bringing up--love my
home state), but since I've lived here, have tried hard to make the
Minneapolis/St Paul area my home. I love getting out and about and enjoying
what my adopted hometown has to offer.
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| At the State Fair, grinning like an idiot in the Dairy Barn |
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| The view of Minneapolis from other side of the Stone Arch bridge |
So I'll
try to use this space as my little spot on the Internet to talk about all these
things, plus whatever other random thoughts/opinions pop into my head. Enjoy :)
**This is It, Don't Get Scared Now is a
reference to one of my favorite movies of all time, Home Alone. Ah yes, the
1990s. I have a deep abiding love for the Greatest Decade that was the 90s.
