I am a genetic counselor living in the great city of Chicago with my husband, our cat, and our new baby girl. I have enjoyed writing ever since I was a little girl, and I started blogging back in May of 2009 as a way to get down the thoughts that frequently swirl in my head. This blog is really about daily life- living in a city, following a budget, meal planning and cooking, and most importantly, finding a healthy and happy balance between work and play. The birth of our daughter in November, 2010 has so dramatically changed our existance in so many beautiful (and occasionally challenging!) ways, and we cannot wait to watch her grow and share with others in that universal journey.
I don't really have a targeted audience for my writing, though I hope to reach more people over time who have similar interests. Check out the "Featured Recipes" tab at the top of the page for tasty and easy meals that we have cooked at home. I would love to one day upgrade this site into something more aesthetically pleasing, but have no idea how that is done! Perhaps one day I will figure that one out!
I grew up in Shelby Township, Michigan, north of Detroit, and took the popular trail westward to Chicago, stopping in Ann Arbor for two years to complete grad school. I could have worked in Detroit, or I could have worked in Chicago. I chose Chicago. I never imagined myself living IN a city. The noise, the congestion, the cost, the intimidation. But, surprise surprise, I have really enjoyed this experience. It allows us such an interesting lifestyle, and I am very content here for now, though we will see if this changes as our daughter gets older.
I have been working as a genetic counselor for five years. I used to joke daily of my strong desire to be a housewife and to make my husband his dinner each night and spend the days ironing our underwear and pillow cases. My profession is both rewarding and challenging, and my personal mission has been to find a balance between the two extremes. As a new mother, I am now working part-time, and know that this step, like all career moves I have made in the past, will be a work in progress.
I started this blog as a way to exercise the right side of my brain. Learning new things, eating good food, being healthy, and enjoying the present moment makes for a good time. And that's where I'd like to be.
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