Why did I decide to create a blog?

The last three months I've been in Georgie staying with my mom. Following the shelter-in-place guidelines, I, like many others, needed to find an outlet to keep busy at home. I needed to do something creative and fun that would keep me busy and keep my spirits high. So, I turned to one of the ways I love to be innovative, and that's cooking. Food, cooking, learning, and experimenting with different techniques are something I've developed a real passion for over the past 10+ years. I shared this passion by starting an Instagram page, but I wanted to take it further. So, I did what any stuck-in-the-house person would do: I started my YouTube channel. I admit it was terrifying to put myself out there for the world to see (well, I think 18, but who's counting), but it's been on my vision board for a long time, and there's no better time to start than now! And as I stated in my last video, satisfaction's the real success!

Admittedly, my video-making skills are still on the elementary level, but I'm learning so much and enjoying every second. Now I'm moving into the following item on my vision board, which is blogging. Why did I decide to create a blog? I've been posting on Instagram for several years now. Many of the pictures and postings have stories, and I've always wanted a vehicle to share them. Facebook wasn't the place, so I've found that I prefer to keep it to just family, friends, and coworkers. So, I began following a few bloggers, did a little research, and decided that a blog is the right direction and vehicle to tell my stories and share with whoever wants to read and/or watch. For me, blogging is a way to broaden my horizons, share my thoughts, my love of cooking, style, and life, my experiences, my stories, and along the way, the lessons I've learned.

As the journey continues and the checks on the vision board are marked, I will share the updates here on my blog. I plan to bring content that I hope you will find interesting, thought-provoking, refreshing, and helpful, and maybe spark some new interest and/or ways of thinking about the topics we will cover. So, let's talk, cook, eat, and live!

Thank you, and take care

Tracy @ TravelChic340