Fall Is In the Air

Fall is my favorite seasonal change. The brisk air, wearing boots, sweaters and scarves, and being able to spend the whole day outside without being too cold or too hot.
Fall also means soups and more soups. Something I have become quite passionate about over the years has been cooking, I've found that soups rock my world.
Today I made this awesome butternut squash soup with balsamic caramelized onions and apples. Delicious! While I'm still not amazing at taking pictures of food-- I couldn't resist. I started this delicious soup with roasting the squash and onions, then I added coconut milk and broth. To finish it off, I pureed it into creamy goodness with my favorite kitchen toy-- the Breville Immersion Blender (thanks to dad).

I cook because I love to eat good food. However, cooking becomes so much more than that for me. It's a way to start a task and complete it, there are no rules, and I've become pretty good at it.  I also want to show Kora just how important it is to eat good food, and to make your own food. When I don't cook I realize something is missing in my life. I can spend hours in the kitchen making a good meal and not get bored. Cleaning up my mess on the other hand is a different story!   My hope is that cooking with Kora will be something that lasts through the years and builds on our relationship.  I remember cooking with my Dad a lot.  I have very fond memories of being in the kitchen with him and I hope this is something I can give to Kora as well.

Outside your comfort zone

Something I've come to realize is if I'm too comfortable I continue to seek things that push me outside my comfort zone. I truly believe this is where growth happens, personal and professional. I continue to seek out new things and new ways to reach goals.

A quick reminder: Last year, I was an intern all year with completing school on the side. I tend to stay busy.  Starting this year with only one thing to focus on, I started to feel lost--- And then I saw my friends Rebekah's post (I had been watching them for over a year, I've seen her growth and excitement) I decided to just try it.

With that being said, direct sales is hard! However, there is something about it that is so calming to me. I'm loving having something to focus on that is completely something I never thought I'd do.  The best part is, it's easy on my mind. I can work when I want, and I truly feel it's just for me. Yes, this is extremely selfish, I get this! But, I need it. I love setting goals for myself and hopefully meeting them. So with me saying how hard this is, does anyone want to help me? Any advice for me from the direct sales gurus-- I'm struggling with figuring this out but in no way am I giving up! I see what the business has done for friends of mine and am ready to get rolling! Again, all advice accepted:)