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Debut Day!

November 10, 2009 by Hillary 10 Comments

Hooray! Today is the day. Here’s the story…

I was woken up this morning by the annoying beep of my cell phone informing me I had a new text message. It was from my mom: “Read Jenna’s blog!” (7:09 a.m.). So, I crawled out of bed and flipped open my laptop as quickly as possible. Within seconds I was reading the exciting news @ Eat Live Run. Jenna’s blog was one of the first food/health blogs I had discovered, leading the way to my current blogging obsession. Ever since that enlightening day in June, I have followed Jenna through her adventurous life, admiring every step of the way. Her big news today was not only motivational, but a sign that there was no reason to wait any longer (to start my own blog, that is). Jenna only has a few years on me, yet her list of accomplishments is astonishing. Her post today was the ulimate kick-in-the-butt, saying, “What are you waiting for, Hillary?” : )

I am so excited to have (finally) started this new dimension of my life. I can’t promise my life is as exciting as Jenna’s – spontaneously moving across the country, working at a beautiful Sonoma County winery, dining with Top Chefs, and attending fabulous food blogging conferences (yes, there is such a thing!) – but I hope you will find a bit of inspiration from my life’s journeys, as I live (eat) each day to its fullest!

Speaking of eating, the second thing I could hardly wait to do this morning was stir up a pot of my favorite breakfast…OATMEAL! Today’s version was perfectly simple and satisfying:

  • 1 cup water
  • 2/3 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 banana
  • walnuts
  • cinnamon
  • splash of soy milk

Well, I have a full Tuesday of classes ahead + my bi-monthly Nutrition & Food Science Association meeting this evening.

Thanks for reading!

~ Hillary

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  1. Grandma says

    November 10, 2009 at 11:39 am

    This is so exciting, Hilly. I love your writing and photos. Thanks for sharing with all of us what is important to you. LOL, Grandma

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  2. Cassandra says

    November 10, 2009 at 12:16 pm

    Great! Good for you! Happy to see you follow your passion.

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  3. Aunt Donna says

    November 10, 2009 at 2:10 pm

    Here’s to good writing, eating, and yummy food pictures. I’m going to tweet about this:)

    Reply
  4. Amanda says

    November 10, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    OMG Hill, I loved reading this. I’m so proud of you! You know that I am ALWAYS looking at the pictures of the treats you make! love you!

    Reply
  5. Melodie Negri says

    November 10, 2009 at 2:08 pm

    Have added this to my list of “favorites”. Looking forward to your postings & pictures!

    Reply
  6. Mrs. H says

    November 10, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    You’re awesome! Look forward to hearing about your classes and what’s brewing in the future. Any good reads? Keep it coming!

    Reply
  7. Merry Maloney says

    November 10, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    Thanks for starting your blog…I’m looking forward to following it.

    Reply
  8. Durry says

    November 10, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    Look at you with a nifty blog and all. I’m very proud.

    Reply
  9. Tami says

    November 11, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    Absolutely love this! You are amazing, and inspiring. Thanks to your Aunt Donna for sharing this with me. Sorry about your dog. Painful!

    Reply
  10. Makenzie says

    January 11, 2013 at 5:00 am

    Hi Hillary!!! I’ve been reading your blog for awhile, Jacqueline (Dig Into Books author) showed me it :) and I just read your first post ever and I just thought it was funny because Eat Live Run is the blog that inspired me to blog too!! Isn’t she just great? Anyways, keep up the good blogging, you are doing great!

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