And the Next Food Network Star is...

For many years, I've had a longing and a dream... to be in the spotlight. For years, my own self-esteem and self-confidence held me back. I was way to concerned about being the fat girl. I didn't want to draw attention to myself. Yet, I always loved performing. From the time I was really little, I wanted to be on stage. Acting, singing, performing. I loved sharing the gifts I had been given. That all came to a screeching halt when I was severely obese. I was terrified of being laughed at, ridiculed. Well, thanks to some surgical help (more on that later) and lots of hard work, the weight is gone and my self-confidence is at an all time high. Thank you to our Heavenly Father for that!!!
For 6 seasons, I have watched The Next Food Network Star on TV. I simply love that show. What's not to love about a show that gave the world Guy Fieri. He's so cute and so much fun. I've also thought many times about how I would love to go on TNFNS. But I've talked myself out of it every year. They must receive thousands of audition tapes. What chance would a little girl from Anderson, SC have to be chosen??
Well, friends, after some wise words from a good friend, I decided that I have absolutely nothing to lose and I could gain much. It's time to break out of my comfort zone! A cooking show would allow me to combine two of my passions: cooking and education. So I'm venturing forth!!! Starting some local classes that will allow me to share my passion for food with others as well as helping some friends build confidence in their own culinary skills and allow me to practice cooking and demonstrating to an audience. So what if I don't get chosen?? No big deal! Half the fun will be in preparing and submitting the audition tape. So until then, I'll continue to share my love for food with the people of Anderson. This summer, I'll have the chance to finally submit that tape and who knows next winter we may hear that the next Food Network Star is.... me!
Until then, I'll thank God for the talents he has given me and share those with the world in the hope that I can use them to glorify Him.
 So taste and see that the Lord is good... Psalm 34:8