How to write a first post for a blog??  …..Wow!  Intimidating!  Tbh, I’ve been putting this off for a few days because I’m such a novice at this.  After all, this is delving into the unknown …but, we all have to start somewhere, right?

I guess I should begin by letting you all know the purpose of this blog.  I have felt the need for quite some time to SHARE.  I’ve always been a fairly private person, but the more time that passes, the more I feel the need to share – my life, what I am passionate about, what I learn and the experiences that I have.  I recently read this from a fellow blogger….”Never stop learning and sharing what you have learned with the world.  Somebody out there is listening and needs to hear just what you have to say.”  I think that’s what cinched it for me.  Realizing that, for everyone, there is an audience – and not just those watching, but those that are interested in participating along WITH us.  If not shared, our knowledge gained is wasted.

What’s in a name?… “The Gypsy Vegan” came about as I am a true gypsy at heart…a wanderer who loves to see new places and enjoy fresh, new experiences.  The word “Gypsy” also sparks in my mind someone who is unabashedly expressive with a love for creativity!  I have a deep love for music… you could even call it a need.  I also have developed a passion for veganism.  For me (and my children), veganism is in its infancy stages as this has been a relatively recent shift in our lives.  We are learning more and more each day however and the more we learn, the more I am convinced we have made a great choice for our health, our conscience and the overall health of this planet we all share.

This particular blog may have a focus on veganism, but it will also expand beyond, including other interests and experiences.  In short, it will be about getting the most out of this all-too-short life we live, finding the joy in every day, sharing knowledge and learning how to live a purposeful life….how I am attempting to do each of those things every day.

I’ll thank you all in advance for any time you choose to share with me here.  All the best always to you.

This is a beginning.

Kathryn