From the moment we moved to CO, our world was turned upside down. We left our friends and family for a new zip code where we knew no one, lived outside of a city and in the burbs, and found out I was carrying little Liam. With so much change happening at once, we’ve had a rough start and adjustment. However, now that we’re moving back to Chicago, I’ll admit, I’m sad to leave the place that began to grow on us. CO forced our family to grow in so many ways and helped heal our hearts from the losses we endured 👼🏻🐶 Although we’re excited to get back to the CHI, we’ll definitely miss the serenity {and our bomb photographer 📷@catherineleaphotography }
After taking an (almost) two month hiatus from posting on social media, today reminded me of why I started OFP in the first place. After meeting Scott, Don, and Brian at @therotaryeats , my purpose for the brand isn’t to gain as many likes as I can or live through the moments of others, it’s to showcase brands I believe in. This mama has another safe place to eat around town with GOOD SIMPLE food. Plus, it helps that I don’t have to explain why I’m avoiding the foods I do OR be given the stink eye for adjusting a menu item. These guys get it and make a menu perfect for all types of eaters. Check out @therotaryeats { freshly opened at @avantifandb } you won’t regret it 🍖🍗🥗🥦
When I began OFP in 2015, I was so excited and dedicated to create a site focusing on things I wanted to share with the world. Thru my @eater experience, wedding preparations, miscarriage, fitness, nutrition journey, and now baby, I’ve had so much fun sharing breadcrumbs about my life with all of you. However, since we moved to Colorado, I’ve felt very disconnected with my brand. The motivation to post pictures everyday and weekly articles has vanished. A lot has to do with the fact that I miss my sweet home Chicago and my network of friends, but also, the motivation I had to keep “plugged in” to the social media world is gone. Suddenly, it’s not as important to keep people “liking” my content and gaining followers. Taking a break from OFP is something I’ve wanted to do for awhile, but now that I’ve officially hit my capacity, I need to stop and take some me time. I don’t know when I’ll be back, but while I’m rebooting my batteries, I hope you’ll still be back waiting when I return.
