Everything (really is) Going to be Great

September 19, 2011 by DiningAndDishing

Hi my friends! I’m really sorry I went missing for so long. Lots has happened over the last few weeks and months and I needed to step back and just focus on life for a while. But I’m back now and certainly plan on sticking around .

First – an exciting/scary announcement! A couple of weeks ago, I handed in my notice at my editorial job. It’s a job I’ve been doing since I graduated from college and while it certainly had its perks: a young, fun group of co-workers, good pay and benefits… I’ve always known it wasn’t really the job for me. What mostly kept me there for almost four years though was that it allowed me the extra time and money to explore the things I really did feel passionate about. I went to culinary school and took my food writing and photography classes, used a pay bonus to enjoy the amazing food and wine of Northern California and most recently began working weekends at a winery.

But while I always dreamed of finally being brave enough to leave the stability of my desk job in order to pursue something more fully, I never quite did. Until finally a few weeks ago when it felt like life was going in all sorts of conflicting directions. While I’d found a few things that made me really happy, one was making me pretty blue. I woke up one Saturday morning and just knew it was time to leave. And so I did! It’s scary scary but very exciting. I’m not entirely sure of what happens next and definitely need to sort out my head about a lot. But in the mean time I’ll be working a few days a week in the tasting room at Hume Vineyards, moving to Virginia to live with some good friends and taking some real time to create content for this little blog. I’m pretty pumped!

And so, that’s where I’ve been. I’ve done lots of cooking and eating and enjoying life while I’ve been away but am really looking forward to getting back to sharing it all with you. So hi again! It’s very good to be back .

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on September 19, 2011 at 4:33 PM | Reply 321delish

WHOA! welcome back!! Congrats on taking that step! This is going to be so great for you!!
on September 19, 2011 at 4:37 PM | Reply Allison

Couldn’t be happier for you my dear, and certainly looking forward to all the new exciting updates I feel you have up your sleeve – the future is very bright in your world!
on September 19, 2011 at 4:40 PM | Reply Erica

Congrats on the big decision! Cant wait to see what comes next
on September 19, 2011 at 6:02 PM | Reply Alicia from Poise in Parma

Holy life change, but what a great one! You are going to be great. Take it and run with it lady!
on September 19, 2011 at 7:07 PM | Reply Alex @ IEatAsphalt

Yay Beth! I’m so glad you’re following your heart and taking chances on yourself!
on September 19, 2011 at 7:58 PM | Reply balancejoyanddelicias

wooooo! that’s a big decision, you are so brave and I think you made a wise decision. lifebs too short to not be doing what you are passion about!
on September 19, 2011 at 9:30 PM | Reply Jack Hammer

Glad you’re back Beth. I missed your scent…
on September 19, 2011 at 9:30 PM | Reply MauraMike Moes

absolutely love your photo…and it says it all! the unknown is the best place to be congrats on leaving your job and excited for what’s next on the path!
on September 19, 2011 at 9:39 PM | Reply Katie Heddleston

What exciting times!!! Where are you moving in VA!? (you can email me this if you want hehe)
- on September 20, 2011 at 9:26 AM | Reply DiningAndDishing
  
  I’ll be in Sterling .
on September 19, 2011 at 10:27 PM | Reply Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday

Congratulations!

Leaving a “good” job is really really tough and I hope everything works out well for you. It’s a huge leap and I really do wish you the best.

Working at a winery sounds pretty sweet. We have several here on the Lake Erie North Shore and I always love visiting them and wondered what it would be like to work there.

Maybe you’ll be the next master sommelier?
on September 20, 2011 at 7:50 AM | Reply Heather

I was so excited to see this pop up in my google reader!!!!! Things are going to be great for you – I can feel it.
on September 20, 2011 at 9:26 AM | Reply DiningAndDishing

Thank you so much everyone .
on September 20, 2011 at 9:33 AM | Reply Ruth Morgan

Welcome back – you have really been missed! Am sure your future is well mapped out and I look forward to keeping up to date with proceedings. Love, A.Ruth x
on September 20, 2011 at 9:49 AM | Reply Diana @ frontyardfoodie

Whoa! You’re a brave brave girl! Congrats on leaving that job because now you can be more fulfilled in life.

I know that scary feeling because I made the same jump last year when I had Avery and decided to become a stay at home mom.
on September 20, 2011 at 12:51 PM | Reply Pin

Wow, congratulations on taking such a major step!!

Glad you’re back!
on September 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM | Reply Kristen

Congrats and welcome back!
on September 20, 2011 at 7:37 PM | Reply Liz @ Tip Top Shape

This is so exciting!!! Congrats on having the gumption to actually go through with it. I know I would be a scaredy cat!! I wish you nothing but the best from here and look forward to hearing about it all!
on September 20, 2011 at 10:42 PM | Reply The Culinary Chronicles

Nothing like a big leap of faith to get life exciting again Best of luck to you and looking forward to all of your future foodventures!
on September 21, 2011 at 10:16 AM | Reply Lindsey

Wow! Moving apart from your beloved sister?
- on September 21, 2011 at 11:08 AM | Reply DiningAndDishing
  
  ha afraid so! we are hoping its only temporary .
on September 22, 2011 at 1:53 PM | Reply Freckled Foodie

I am SO happy for you, girl. Glad you are pursuing something BIGGER for your life…something that will make you truly happy (:

XO.

Mostly, I’m glad you’re back
on September 22, 2011 at 6:45 PM | Reply Roz@weightingfor50

Hi Beth…ok, I’m late to the party. CONGRATULATIONS on all of the upcoming changes. VERY happy for you!!!! Can’t wait to follow you on this journey. Welcome back to the blog world…I missed your amazing restaurant pics!! Have a great day.
on September 23, 2011 at 1:46 PM | Reply DiningAndDishing

Thank you to everyone I’ve not said it to yet! You guys are the best .
on September 26, 2011 at 11:38 PM | Reply Christine @ Merf In Progress

Where in VA will you be living?
- on September 28, 2011 at 10:12 PM | Reply DiningAndDishing
  
  Sterling!
on October 4, 2011 at 11:45 AM | Reply What I’ve Been Up To «

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