Some Thoughts

I know this is a recipe blog and you didn't think you would have to sift through thought posts, but here I go anyway.
This whole blogging thing has surprised me in a good way. I didn't think I would like doing this, but it is rewarding to me. I felt like I should start this a while ago, but it sounded so time consuming and difficult. I like to cook, but I didn't think I wanted to write about it. It is challenging and takes time, but I like it.
Some things I like about it:

1. The positive feedback I receive. I like feeling that I have something worth sharing. Your encouragement makes me feel wonderful. Thank you.

2. It feels good to share and help someone else. I have been helped for years with recipes and ideas.

3. McKay thinks I'm awesome.

4. I like the challenge, I'm in a good place in my life to do this.

5. I'm so glad that it prompts me to get organized in the cooking part of my life. I know it will never be a finished product, but it is improving.

6. I like sharing a talent (Yes, I finally realized I have a talent for cooking) I enjoy for my posterity. Maybe some grandchild will take to cooking like me and can connect with me on that level. I love that my Grandma Christensen was a fabulous quilter and my Grandma Whitney was an excellent seamstress. I share their love for sewing.

7. I like thinking about how I learned to cook. I had a unique experience in high school. Mom was ill and so I took over some of the cooking responsibilities. I had a 'in house' expert to guide me as I learned. I vividly remember taking a pan off the stove and taking it to her room to show her how something was cooking and getting her instruction on what to do next. Very valuable experience. I learned gravy, white sauce, breads, enchiladas and many more with my Mom available to me. PS I still miss her.