That new car smell

I love writing, and I love the internet. Naturally, I couldn't bring myself to start a blog.

Chalk it up to a writer's neuroses, but the possibilities are just daunting - what do I pick? Theme blog, food stuffs, arts listings, current events, photos, Boston area goings-on... I can't commit. And that's what has taken me so long to get started - first the title (which had to be gimmicky and of course relate to food) and of course the content. And the knowledge that I'll never ever top icanhascheezburger.

But as much as I complained about my columns when I had them, I miss writing on a regular basis. I've resolved to get back in the saddle and pull out all the stops (and - of course - avoid clichés).

Especially now, when I've got a lot of new stuff going on: job, apartment, town... That means everything that goes along with it is new too: friends, watering holes, dry cleaner, commute, dentist, furniture, sleep schedule, soundtrack, shower curtain. That's a lot to keep track of, so here I am to get set all down on... er, rather, put it all up online. I imagine sounding off on the pleasures and perils of this transitional phase will be quite restorative.

So a toast to my first entry! Mmmm, toast...