Adding "blogging" to my long list of things I do...

Blogging. As if I needed anything else to fill what little free time I actually have. Actually, that's a lie, I do have free time but I choose to pack it with the things I love doing which includes eating great food with great friends, reading interesting and inspirational books (I'm all about constant learning and expanding the mind), starting an event (which at this point will remain nameless as it is still in the fetal stages of event planning), staying up to date on the latest ads (I'm in advertising so I'm an ad junkie) and going to the gym (which allows me to eat as much of that "great food" I referenced earlier). (Did I mention I like parenthesis to take a thought a little deeper?)

But back to blogging, I decided to start one based on two non-related happenings with one common thread that I wanted to bring together:

1. As you can tell by the name of my blog, I'm a huge foodie. And as I said in my previous post, I will try anything once, and when I find something amazing, I tell the world (literally)! I'm always seeking out the newest, best restaurants and suddenly I became the girl everyone went to when they needed a good restaurant recommendation. So I started posting now and then on Yelp, when I found something that was truly amazing. I immediately started getting "Yelp compliments" from people like Felecia B. who saw my review and loved it. Felecia wrote, "Wow-your review makes me want to try this place out...Definitely write more reviews!" That made me consider writing a food blog, because who doesn't love to learn about the latest and greatest restaurants (and the best things to get there).
2. The "revelations" part of the blog came from the fact that my brain is always busy. To the point that I wish I could have an on-off switch because it can keep me up at night! I'm constantly thinking about things in different ways and always joke that I have too many thoughts and I need to start writing them down. I love learning about different sides of one situation and thinking outside the box. This has lead me to many great revelations in life. 

And that common thread? Well it's passion. Passion about food; passion about living life to the fullest; passion about sharing experiences with friends. 

So congratulations! You made it through my second blog post of ramblings. They won't all be like this, I promise. I just wanted to let you know where I'm coming from and what this blog is all about. Thanks for reading!

Hi, my name is Jessica, and I am a Foodie.

My whole life, I've had a love affair with food. I think it comes from my Jewish mother. It's always about the food. The first question I always get when I go home to visit is, "What do you want to eat?" She's always making something. It's like "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" but we're not Greek! Your stomach hurts? Eat something! You have a headache? Maybe you're hungry! I always love to try new restaurants or test out new recipes or hunker down with the Food Network to get some inspiration. I'll try any food once and trust me, I've experienced the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to food.

In Cadiz, Spain, trying the local cuisine.

 (2007)

In addition to food, I love learning new things and having different experiences. That probably comes from the fact that I moved around a lot my whole life. Each new place was a new adventure. A new venue for me to try the local food, learn new things and grow. My passion for Asian cuisine comes from my years of living in Japan (which is also where I gained the courage to literally try anything...Jelly fish anyone?). My passion for a good wine and Tapas (small plates) where I can try little bites of everything came from the time I lived in Spain (which is also where I gained a larger appreciation for the arts and where I learned about working to live, not living to work). My passion for Coastal Carolina (fresh seafood, sun, and beautiful water to be exact) and a perfectly golden Fried Green Tomato comes from my time living in the south (Raleigh and Southport, NC). I've learned a lot from living in so many wonderful places (more than just the three I listed here). It's my passion for food and exploring new things that has really made me who I am today.

But it's not all about the food. I've had many experiences in my life (again, the good, the bad, and the ugly) that have shaped my perceptions of the world and how I live in it. That's what this blog is about. Great food, great experiences, following your passions, and living life the the fullest!