When I first started my foodie blog, I was suffering from extreme pharmacy-induced vertigo, holding onto my couch, thinking this was the absolute bottom. And all I wanted to do was make cookies. Not eat them. Just make them. I was drawn to my wooden spoons. Seeking the comfort of making a homemade pie with my tiny hands. Even though I could not see straight, food brought me back from the edge.
Now, I will admit, I am quite lost. I am going through an even darker period which I did not think was possible. I considered walking away from the food and blogging for a while but without it, I have no joy. Nothing that is going to make a horrible situation better. Things may not improve but food helps. It helps me. It helps others. So I am going to pick up a wooden spoon and continue my foodie journey.
You are going to notice that my blog is going to be different. Not the layout, not the foodie weirdness or me (well, maybe I will change) but my posts. My posts are going to be different because everything has changed. I don’t know if anything will be the same again. So consider me a foodie nomad. Please, don’t ask me questions. I can tell you I am OK so don’t worry about me. What is going on around me is not my story to tell.
What I will share is I am currently working of product reviews and making some good old fashioned comfort food. See what makes the grade and what doesn’t.
I honestly can’t tell you how I am going to do this but somehow, I am. There will be no regimented schedule. I will only take on things I want and need to do. And if I disappear for a while, it is because life is just a little too hard.
But cookies will be made. Soup will be slurped. I will keep making food and trying to turn the worst phase of my life into something worth writing about and photographing. I hope you stay with me. Stay open to the process and know that it really helps having you with me.
May we all find a little spark of spice in a dark hard world.
Aw Suzie, I am so sorry you are going through such a hard time. I understand the need to find solace in the comfort of a wooden spoon/ the kitchen. You get back to that when you are ready, ok? In the meantime, take care XO
Hugs to you, Suzie. Let food and the culinary arts bring you comfort and distraction from the woes of the world.
I adore you Suzie, be well.
ljd
Ohhh Suzie, I may not always comment, (mainly cuz my cooking interest is about as exciting as potato salad), but I adore you and know you will get through. So hug those wooden spoons, do your thing, and feel no pressure here. Name it “blogging freedom” or something for as long as you need to.
peace & hugs
Oh, I have missed your entries and am sorry to hear you are going through very tough times. Hugs to you through the “interweb” from BC. Feel no pressure here, write when you can and we will devour your words when they come.
All of your words are like a soothing and comforting blanket right now. I adore you all and do look forward to sharing my weird foodie limbo world with you soon. Thank you for the support. I need it so much. Hugs to you all!
Tons of hugs girlfriend~ As always I am here if you need anything.
loads of hugs and good wishes sent your way.
blessings
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I’m glad to hear you aren’t giving up. I love reading your blog and I hope you know how much happiness/inspiration/laughs you bring to your followers.
*Hugs*
Hi Suzie, I am so sorry to hear that you are going through such a tough time. My heart goes out to you! I applaud you in sticking with your blog. I have gone through many tough times since I started my blog last year in February, and I have to say that I find keeping my blog going therapeutic. Sending you a hug.