Is this really happening? Have I jumped on the Blogger Bandwagon? In the past, whenever people tried to entice me into following their blogs...I never did. It wasn't until my cousin Thao, author of the blog Diary Of A Melting Girl, started her journey that I FINALLY got it. I realized that blogging isn't just a place for the crazies to showcase their love for Good Luck Trolls (You know what I'm talking about...those scary 3 inch dolls with the rainbow dyed hair and jeweled belly buttons), though I completely support that they have their place in this Internet universe as much as any of us do. Blogging is a place where references can be made and supported, where people can connect and find out information not found in Wikipedia. It's a place where a first generation, Chinese-American girl, with unusually sensitive olfactory senses, can share her massive obsession with food.
Because of my love for all things that give me nutritional sustenance, I get around a lot...around the eatery scene I mean, haha (p.s. I also like making bad jokes). When I'm not trying new foods, you can most likely find me returning/checking-out books at the Santa Monica Public Library. What I love about books, and why I have so much respect for great writers, is that they can organize thoughts and emotions, portray characters and exotic scenes in a way that transport us out of our day to day lives and into the world THEY want us to experience. You know you've read a really good book when it leaves you with an excitement for your own adventure. For me, this blog is a way to document my food and life adventures in this new chapter of my life...And if it saves even just one person from making the mistake of trying a mediocre restaurant, instead of experiencing an awesome eatery you would be proud to bring your cousin Julie from Boston to, let's just say "mission accomplished".
Because of my love for all things that give me nutritional sustenance, I get around a lot...around the eatery scene I mean, haha (p.s. I also like making bad jokes). When I'm not trying new foods, you can most likely find me returning/checking-out books at the Santa Monica Public Library. What I love about books, and why I have so much respect for great writers, is that they can organize thoughts and emotions, portray characters and exotic scenes in a way that transport us out of our day to day lives and into the world THEY want us to experience. You know you've read a really good book when it leaves you with an excitement for your own adventure. For me, this blog is a way to document my food and life adventures in this new chapter of my life...And if it saves even just one person from making the mistake of trying a mediocre restaurant, instead of experiencing an awesome eatery you would be proud to bring your cousin Julie from Boston to, let's just say "mission accomplished".
Thank you! I do want to hear about the awesome eateries!! But I'd love to know some great books to read as well! I go into barnes and noble and leave empty handed because I don't know what to choose!
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Ok I will definitely include the books I am reading and my recommendations. To start you off with, A Discovery of Witches and The Heretic Queen are two books that I just finished and I think they were really good. I'm not sure what style you like, but both are Historical Fictions and really easy reads:)
DeleteYay!!! This is awesome and I can't wait to hear of all of your eating endeavors!
ReplyDeletethanks for the support hun!
DeleteBlogging is all about writing and sharing what you know girl! I'm super excited that you've started one on your own! I hit the "next blog" page sometimes and I tinker around looking at what other blogs are about. Mostly crazed jesus freaks (SORRY, JUST NOT INTERESTED), stay at home moms writing about their families, and FOODIES--just like YOU!
ReplyDeleteClaim your space on here, and use it well! Can't wait to see what you find, and what we can put on our bucket list for next visit. No worries about feeling guilty, writing about food while I'm dieting. I can't get pudgy or over eat by just reading ;) LOVE YOU!