I know what you’re saying…yes, I realize it’s nearly mid-January and I’m talking about things I should have talked about 2 weeks ago!  Hopefully that will become a thing of the past.  I have never really been one to get into the whole bit of making “New Year’s” Resolutions”.   First, people rarely keep them and then second…why do it just because the annual date changes?   Sure…January signals the start of a new calendar year but if people were really sincere about making changes they’d be making “Ground Hog Day resolutions” or “National Peanut Butter Day Resolutions” (maybe… “I resolve not to double over in laughter while watching the dog eat peanut butter?”  Alas I have no dog so that’s a form of entertainment that I don’t get to enjoy anyway.

Perhaps it’s a newfound feeling of optimism or more likely a determination that instead of talking about things I’m going to start doing them.    Maybe I’m finally realizing that time passes quicker than we’re usually ready for and it’s a case of    “_ _ _ _  or get off the pot!”  I have noticed that as I’m getting older my “inner perfectionist” has been ruling the roost and keeping me from taking action.  Whatever the reason, this year I’ve decided to make a few of my own resolutions and one of the very first is going to be to be more frequent in my blog postings.  Thank you if you’ve checked back periodically and have held in there with reading, or have subscribed and wondered if there was actually anyone on this end!?

I recently had the opportunity to attend WordCamp Atlanta which was a daylong conference on using and making benefit of the many uses of WordPress open source software.  The number one recommendation in the session on overcoming barriers to blogging was to overcome perfectionism and write.  Or as the oft-quoted Nike ad campaign would put it: “Just do It!”.

This year one of my resolutions will be to Post, Post, and Post yet again.  I can’t guarantee there will be multiple in a week but my goal is to get at least one new posting made each week.

Speaking of beginnings, I had the opportunity to check out some new restaurants during my recent Atlanta trip.  Whether it be at home or traveling, I rarely eat at the same place twice simply because I enjoy making new discoveries.  This time I had a chance to check out four different places for breakfast options:  The Social House, Highland Bakery, Bakeshop, and Sublime Donuts.  Stay tuned for more on my thoughts for delicious and interesting breakfast options in Atlanta!   

The photos below will help explain why “Weight Loss” will be my Ground Hog’s Day resolution this year. 

Ah, the best part of being a chef….it’s called “RESEARCH”!