Digging in

For as long as I can remember, my sisters referred to me oh-so-affectionately as "Jane the pain that's insane with no brain."  I think, by now, I've grown into a brainier, more sane person; though, I'm sure they'll debate that.  
My days center around nutrition classes, a hospital, dog-walking adventures with my faithful friend of 9 years (Roxy), cooking -- especially baking, and Skype calls with my overseas sisters.  

 Through this blog I hope to share my ideas and fun findings revolving (quite broadly) around food and nutrition from the U.S. and abroad.  It is an assortment of facts, tips, news, treats, and some occasional ramblings regarding health, food, policy, and life.
One of my favorite hobbies is food shopping.  From gourmet to outdoor, bargain supercenter to side-of-the-road farm stand, I could wander the aisles (or sidewalks) all day.  I love to see how people everywhere seek out their sustenance; what and how do people everywhere eat?  It seems simple and, perhaps, silly, but food is a way of life.  Through the eyes of a nutritionist I see the effects food has on life, well-being, and our ability to thrive. 

I've visited all sorts of supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, and markets from up and down the East Coast, WalMarts and farmers' markets of Oklahoma, the Food Temple of Hannover, Germany, cafes in Berlin, Rome, and Naples, and elementary school cafeterias of Slovakia.  I have been blessed with opportunities and friendships which have taught me the high value all people possess.  By being healthy people, we can live full and productive lives.  We can be active and do things, rather than sit back and waste our precious little time away.


My final months of college are passing quickly and the fear of my unknown future is setting in.  I'm quite confident that whatever is next for me will be the right thing. So, for now, I'm exploring all the exciting options that lay before me.  Will my next phase be an internship in dietetics?  Or will I visit my sister and Kiwi in-laws in New Zealand?  Shall I pursue my passions for food, language, and travel and apprentice an artisinal baker in Paris?  Or will I take a more practical path and move back in with my parents to save money (surprise, Mom and Dad!) ?  What about following my track to land an editing position at a nutrition publication? 
Oh so many options!  If you know of anyone hiring, you know where to find me...  ;-)