"Mapped" Out: How did it get started?

​WOWZERS!

If you know me, then you'll know that I use the word "wowzers" ALOT. It's my way of expressing my excitement and or sarcasm. Honestly, I can't believe this moment has finally arrived, where I get the chance to share a little piece of my love and passion for cooking. A year ago August, August 2018, I started graduate school at the University of Georgia. After moving to Athens from Valdosta I went through several life altering events at once, which happened to re-ignite my FOCUS. At that I point, I just wanted to focus on things that were going to 1. keep me busy 2. challenge me 3. help me inspire other people, and show them the light of Christ. 

Cooking and working-out did just that. I began to cultivate a new routine for myself. Every morning began with a quick prayer, and a workout at Burn Boot Camp. I would then rush home to whip up some avocado toast & turkey bacon, and then head into work. After a while, I started to notice that the peaks of my days were usually centered around cooking, working-out, or spending time with my students or my friends. Since I've brought up my friends, let me just say that I have some of the best genuine, honest, and loyal friends in the world. They are actually one of the main reasons (besides some of my instagram followers) that I decided to finally start this blog and create this website.  

It is important to note your sources of happiness, and to know that there's purpose in every move/ decision you make. God's plan is far greater than my own, and as I continue to grow and mature I began to understand that notion more and more. Creating this blog and website during this season of my life serves as one of my sources of happiness.

Given that point, I had to learn that my PASSION & PURPOSE are two very different things. Your passions serve yourself, and your purpose serves others. If I'm being honest, I am unsure if cooking is a part of my purpose; however, I do know that it is a gift God blessed me with, and I intend on sharing that gift with y'all. 

Please know that in this blog I intend to be completely honest with you guys; whether it be about a failed new recipe, a successful job search, or dating. I genuinely hope you guys enjoy exploring my website and making some yummy food.  

I would like to thank you all in advance for allowing me to join your journey and help you "Mapp" out your meals in the kitchen. Don't forget to comment below, share your thoughts on anything!

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XOXO,
​MP