Dishing It! at Serenity Now - Blog Party

Today I'm happy to be linking up to Amanda's new blog party, Dishing It!

The topic she's chosen is your blog, and she offers a list of sample questions in this post.

I've written before about why I started blogging, and why I love it.  The short version is this:  I started blogging as a way to be creative without spending a lot at the craft store.  I quickly learned, however, that the greatest rewards are the friends I've made.  I appreciate every comment and email (well, except for the ones trying to sell discount pharmaceuticals or award me a b'zillion dollar prize if I just wire $10K into someone's account), and I enjoy visiting and commenting on other blogs.

How long have I been blogging?  One year, almost to the day.  [Stay tuned for a special announcement tomorrow.]  My first post was a stereotypical "Hello, world" message.  Looking back, I don't think my "mission statement" has changed all that much, although it has shifted a bit.

What do I blog about?  Food and faith, mostly, I guess.  At first I blogged about papercrafting, but I haven't had the time to do much of that since I started blogging for a while.  I like to keep it real.  You'll find out that, no matter how hard I try, I'm not perfect.  You'll hear about the recipes that my family liked, but also the ones that were flops. You'll see when I stumble and fall, and when God picks me back up.  You'll hear about the ups and downs of my struggle with a chemical imbalance, and how God has graciously provided me with family and friends to walk this rocky path with me.  You'll see that, even on this rough road, there's still joy!  And yes, you'll get to know my amazing son "Mooseman" and my rockin' husband.

Don't forget to visit Amanda for more Dishing It!   Before you go, please check out my giveaways in the top right sidebar and also remember that today is the last day to submit questions for a personal-finance expert.  Thanks!