head in the clouds

Everyone who reads this wee blog is well aware that I'm a daydreamer, right?  Because I am.  I just want to make that clear.  We all know I dream about houses.  So much so that it annoys everyone but me.  It might seem mildly endearing at first, but before long you'll tune me out.  My husband does.  And I don't blame him.  I do the same thing when he starts rambling about politics...

Other than my dream home, I also fantasize about my dream job.  Besides being a mom, of course ;)  In high-school, I dreamed of becoming an author.  Until some nasty English teacher, whose name I don't even remember, dashed those dreams to pieces.  In college, I dreamed of owning a little health-food store.  Just like the one in Rexburg.  I still dream about that...  I'd even love to work the cashiers in large health-food stores, like Sprouts or Whole Foods.  I'd love to be the on-call nutrition consultant at those stores, too.  Shoot, I'd get a hoot out of handing out samples at Trader Joe's.

But if I were rich, and didn't actually need a job, I would write about (holistic) nutrition.  That, my friends, is my dream job.  A combination of all of my dreams wrapped into one.  And guess what?  A few days ago, it came true!  Well, kind of... I don't get paid, but I could care less.  And it's not for a magazine, but it's a start.  A dang good start!  And I am so stinkin' excited :)  I am the new Cooking Naturally Editor for the Natural Parents Network!!! 

Not many people know how granola I really am...  I don't go around talking about my crunchy beliefs or ideals.  Let me just say that I have a lot in common with the ladies behind NPN, and I am thrilled to be a part of their team!  And I get to write about food :)  It's perfect for me.  Because, I love food (I blame the Italian in me).  But more importantly, I love good food.  Food that tastes good and is good for you.  Not just food that will help you lose/maintain weight.  Food that fuels your body, mind and spirit.  And that's what I write about!  And that's what has me on cloud nine.  *B