My First Post!

Hi, I’m Taylor! Welcome to my blog! I guess blogging is still a thing. I decided to start this blog in May 2021 after having two experiences that left me feeling somewhat disappointed in myself. The first was running into someone that I hadn’t seen since high school, and the second was a bad first date.

The first awkward situation took place while I was headed to dinner with two of my good friends. As we walked into the restaurant I ran into someone that I hadn’t seen since high school. She asked me for a quick summary of what was going on in my life, and the first thing I said was “I’m single.” I don’t remember much else I said after that. But I do remember hating that the first thing I used to describe myself was my marital status.

The second experience was a bad first date. And not just a date, but a set-up. She was pretty quiet throughout the date, and we didn’t seem to vibe very well. To be fair, it’s hard for me to open up around someone new on the first date. I joke with my friends that I’m very formal and my first dates seem more like business meetings. When I was asked the obligatory “what do you like to do” question, my mind was almost completely blank. And the only thing I could think of was my standard, “I like hiking,” response.

My friends tell me I’m a very interesting person, and I believe I am. But when meeting people for the first time I come across as extremely boring, basic, or intimidating. Or a combination of all three. So after the date, and still thinking about my singleness being my main identifier, I decided to start a blog. Mainly for me to prove to myself that I’m not a boring person, and that my lack of a wife isn’t the first or only thing that defines me.

Over time my blog categories might change. But to start, I decided to pick some of my favorite topics: Appliances, Organization, Home, Lifestyle, and Tips and Tricks. One of my strangest obsessions is learning about quality home appliances. So in that section I'll give my step-by-step guide to deciding how to buy different kinds of appliances. I'll also give recommendations based on my experiences.

Another huge obsession of mine is organization. I'll be showing some of my favorite organization tips and products - both digital and physical! Home may be a collection of favorite products and commentary from home shows. I always love going to the home show each year to see the new trends and building ideas.

For people that know me well, they know I have a very detailed skincare routine. I'll talk about that in my Lifestyle section. That section might change over time, because I don't have very much material. I wish I could say I'm great at fashion, and share lots of fashion ideas. But most of my clothes are things that my little sister tells me I have to buy.

My last category is 'Tips and Tricks.' My friends tell me I'm full of great life hacks and advice. And I really enjoy fixing things around the house. So if I come across any useful hacks, I'll share them there.

As of writing this I have 263 Instagram followers and a private account. So I’m not here to become the next famous Utah blogger. But if you’ve read this far, I hope you enjoy reading about the people and things that make me happy and make me who I am. Just remember, I’m not a writer, and I tend to overuse commas.