First post.

Good day! In the words of the Rolling Stones, please allow me to introduce myself.

Here are some of my goals and motivations for finally joining the blogosphere: I am a passionate person and I love to share the things I'm passionate about with others. I have a lot to say, and I tend to get myself into situations that end in hilarity. I love telling stories. Of course, I think I have good taste (why else would I listen to the music I do, read the books I do, eat the food I do, watch the TV shows that I do...right?!)  I also feel like I'm in the midst of big times in my life and I want to document these moments and share them with you (is there anyone out there?). Maybe also use this as a form of therapy...a cyber-couch of sorts, if you will.

So, some things about me: I love to cook and eat good food. I'm on a budget, so most of the good food I eat, I make. I love experimenting with ingredients and tweaking recipes in pursuit of something spectacular. I love discovering new music, and once I find something that grooves and moves me, I want to share it! I love playing music (I am a trumpeter) and the thrill of being on-stage, playing for a live audience, gets me amped! I am happily married to a wonderful man -- he also makes an excellent sous chef, however he thinks he is the head chef of Le Kitchen, so no one tell him otherwise! *wink*  We have aspirations of becoming parents one of these days...so wish me luck and baby dust! That sounds creepy...not dust made of babies, but like fairy dust. Oh, nevermind. ;)