Keep Calm & Eat Cheesecake

July 21, 2021

After writing my first novel, I found myself down the publishing rabbit hole. When you write a book you just want to share it with the world. I gave no thought to how, exactly, I was going to do that. Well, turns out blogging is one way to help “build your brand” — words I never thought I’d hear myself saying. I’m honestly scared of putting myself out there and the vulnerability that comes with publicizing literally anything in this day and age, but I want to turn my love for writing into my side hustle, so here I am.

Even though my primary focus will be novels, I realized that I could also create a unique world through a blog. One where I could have a bit of fun with word play, loosen the reigns from the formality of writing books, and share my knowledge with those who I connect with most. So, I forced myself to take a good hard look at what I have to offer readers. And you know what I found out? I’m basic AF.

I’m a suburban living, mini-van driving, beer drinking, coffee spilling, hydro flask carrying, chips and salsa filled mom. But dammit, if loving all things pumpkin spice is wrong, then I don’t wanna be right. I will NEVER pass up a trip to Target, and I get a literal high from finding original sales tags on Goodwill items. I break for garage sales, have a daily pile of Amazon boxes on my front porch, and no longer feel shame when Netflix asks me if I’m still watching.

The only rally sign you’ll see me holding is the food order number at my local watering hole. I’m not particularly religious, but welcome that you might be, and I embrace people from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds. I do not judge what color your skin is, what gender you identify as, or who you are attracted to. If you are good people, then I’m happy to know you.

And while all of this self-examination was great, none of it translated to a blog niche. I’m not an expert in Keto or Cross-Fit or 401K’s. I have no business giving advice on parenting or sticking to a diet.

But you know what I do have a wealth of knowledge in? Fails. Tons and tons of fails. Here’s a few examples of what I’m talking about and trust me…these are mild.

I can’t go one week without a lapse in risk assessment, defeating simple recipes in spectacular fashion, or just doing something absent-mindedly that ends with my husband shaking his head and leaving the room. I have learned to see the humor in my ignorance of things I should know by my age, but somehow don’t, and I’m quick to share my screw-ups with my BFF’s because I love to make them laugh.

So that’s my blog niche – shamelessly sharing my fails with you because I know for a fact you have them, too. And if your life is as busy as mine, you could use a good laugh when you finally get five minutes to chill.

The things I gaff are not all that different from the predicaments and awkward moments depicted each week on sitcoms, and in the late ’80s & early ’90s, my favorite show was The Golden Girls. Every week, I watched their four very different personalities dig themselves out of whatever mess they were in and then eat an entire cheesecake at 10 pm as they cheered each other up.

Sold! I mean, who wouldn’t want this?

If you ask me which character is my favorite, I’d say Rose (because hello? Betty White!), but I actually relate to all their personalities. I’m all four wrapped into one! I’m so golden, I named my blog “Keep it Golden Girl” to pay homage. And just like my beloved show, I’ll tell you all about the predicaments, awkward moments, and complete and utter failures I’ve recently found myself in, and how I still kept my head held high and stayed golden.

Perhaps you’ll spare yourself some embarrassment by learning from my faux pas. Or maybe you’ll just get a good laugh on a crap day because you can totally relate. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll find the inspiration to always “Keep it Golden, Girl.”

Golden Girls Episode Recommendation: S1E25 The Way We Met

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