Hi, Y’all.

Probably the best I’ve ever looked in a picture. Photo credit: Gabbie Smith / Gabpics on FB

If you’re a frequent blog reader, you’re probably saying to yourself “Just what we need, another travel blog.” You would be exactly right. Except, like most ordinary people, I don’t have the resources to travel the world. So, I decided to start this blog on loving local finds. Things to do, places to shop, and restaurants to see (my favorite part). Maybe with just a little bit of myself thrown in along the way.

I’m also a full-time graduate student and I work a full-time job. When I told a coworker about starting this blog, she asked “You’re just puttin’ all your irons in the fire, aren’t ya?” YES! Here’s why,

  • I’ve always been in love with writing
  • I have also always been in love with travel, even travel in my own city (and on a millennial’s budget).

SO, here we are. At Love Local. I don’t consider myself a terribly interesting person, but here are a few things about me in case you disagree.

  • Why would I want to put myself out there so publicly? Well, I am a glutton for self-punishment. That, and my undergraduate degree is in Theatre and Dance, so I guess you just kind of get used to it.
  • I used to keep journal after journal after journal, but after going through two historic floods in two years, I decided I needed something a little more permanent.
  • I love connecting with other people. So send a message and let’s chat!

You’re not locked into reading any of this, but if you do stick around you might get some laughs along the way.