3 days after turning 33...

Years ago, I asked a friend to describe me in one word, he said 'resourceful'. Yes, not an expert nor a critic, but resourceful. People that appreciate my perspective often ask 'when are you starting a blog?' I had many legit excuses not to start one, but as my mailing list grew and memory deteriorates, I feel that there must be a better way to share my thoughts with people who care.

One of the main reasons that I had been dragging my feet about starting a blog was my painful past experiences with bloggers, as a small business owner. So, I want to do something a little different...no venting or bashing of any kind in this blog. My vision for this blog is to offer information that one finds useful, and not trying to run anyone out of business. Please keep me in check!

As I packed on another year of experiences to my life: closed restaurant, filed for bankruptcy, escaped financial industry meltdown in the nick of time, started a job in a new industry...I finally feel that I am in a good place. A place where I can sit down and think about what I want to do next. After much soul searching, I finally realized that I want to do something that I am passionate about and good at - taste! Whether it's biting into something delicious or finding a juicy deal, I'd love to share my thoughts.

There is nothing I love more than eat, drink, and shop. So my blog will focus mostly around these 3 categories. Food & beverage is pretty straightforward - reviews, pairings, recipes, etc. Shopping is very broad in my book (anything from clothing to investments) but I will most likely do product/shop reviews, bargains, and tips to beat retailer tactics.

So here I am, 3 days after turning 33, blogging! :D Hope you enjoy my blog!