The Truth About How Much I (And Other Foodies) Really Eat
The Truth About How Much I (And Other Foodies) Really Eat
Look, I know we should have had this talk sooner and if I’m being honest I only have myself to blame. You and I have been doing this for … how long now? Just over three years and I haven’t told you the truth. Well I also haven’t lied to you and you actually never
Looking Back on 2017 and Gearing Up for 2018 on Follow My Gut
[All photos in this post where taken by Huong Nguyen of Heartlab Co.] I know I’m talking about New Year’s resolutions 15 days into the year, but I’m really serious about them this time. I’ve said it a few times before and even now the following statement still holds true: 2017 was pretty crummy. But I
The Three-Year Blogiversary: How Depression, Struggles, and (Almost) Going Broke Changed Me as a Blogger
[All photos in this post where taken by Huong Nguyen of Heartlab Co.] I wish I could write that my third year of running Follow My Gut was just as exciting as the first, but I’d be lying to you. I would want nothing more than to wake up on this December 21 saying that Follow
What I Learned from Taking a Much Needed Blogging Break
I’ve been blogging on Follow My Gut for three years this December and have worked full-time since it started. During that I’ve seen many bloggers and Instagrammers disappear from the free-writing world temporarily and permanently. While it was unfortunate to see some depart completely, there were a few who took a step away momentarily. Originally,
The Hardest Part of Restaurant Blogging That You Probably Never Thought About
[All photos in this post where taken at Loit Cafe in Downtown Los Angeles, more here.] There’s a bit of surprise that you come across once you realize the hardest part about blogging isn’t blogging itself. That kind of assured statement may not hold true for each person whose website you visit, but there’s a
Dear Entrepreneurs: No One Cares That You’re Tired
I say this in the kindest way possible and from first-hand experience, seriously: no one cares that you’re tired. Yes, I get it. We entrepreneurs or super-side hustlers work more hours in a single week than most can imagine. Whether you have a full-time job and your side gig, multiple side gigs, or are just
5 Things You Should Know if You Work Full Time and Want to Start a Restaurant Blog
Each day consists of twenty-four hours and although that may seem like a lot of time, for the hustlers out there who also have a full time job, it’s not enough. The job you go to each morning supplies a paycheck and health insurance, but the moment you realize a bit of passion or extra
3 Reasons Why I Didn’t Lose My Sh*t When My Instagram Account Got Hacked
[Images in this post were taken at Juice Crafters in Silver Lake, check em out here.] What did you do this past Saturday? It was actually Labor Day weekend and chances are you were celebrating the extra day off from work. What did I do? Damage control. On Saturday my Instagram account was hacked and
How I Eat Out Five Times a Week and Haven’t Died
When it comes to running Follow My Gut, I eat out a lot. On an average I visit about five restaurants a week. Look at that monthly and I’ve spent around 60% of the month eating out. Add in the breakfast I eat on the way to work, the lunch that I have in the
What to Do When Your Social Media Work Starts to Ruin Your Relationship
I don’t know about your relationship status, but I have a boyfriend. I think when you first read that you would have felt a follow-up sentence of, “Single people get jealous.” coming, but it won’t. I didn’t mention my relationship status because I’m bragging, but because its essential to this post. Adam (not his real
