I guess I was getting ahead of myself by talking about the service in my food post. So here I go, “final thought.”

I think I would come back for the drinks and the service alone. Maybe for the appetizers too. The meals, not so sure. Actually, definitely not coming back for the meals. I regret not getting an alcoholic beverage. Kidding, maybe!

I do appreciate having the opportunity to go out and treat myself to a great meal here and there. So I am grateful for that and for the opportunities I have had recently to express myself artistically or creatively. Reviewing food is also an art form. 

I have recently been given the opportunity to be a full time creator. I got songs to write, plays to write, stories to tell, and art to explore to the best of my ability in a way that I haven’t before. Focus solely on art!

In the past I felt like I was leading two lives. My “normy” self and my creative self. We are not only one thing. We all play many roles in our lives: friend, brother, “professional,” blah blah blah. This time around, I am just an ARTIST! An artist in LA? Big surprise! LOL

I have been working (in non-creative spaces) for such a long time, that work was work and my creative life was more of an outlet as a stress reliever that comes with being a “normy.” “If you know, you know!”

This time around, I get to work on creative things that will lead to opportunities that allow me to continue to provide for myself. Excited about doing this, but also plan to keep making sure that my art continues to be fun and not just work. Ready to “take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!” 

As a “food critic” and a friend I get to have conversations about my passions, art and food! The good, the bad, and the “tasty.” Nick’s might not be the most delicious food I’ve ever had, but it did its job. I left with a full tummy, even if most of it was gas from the fabulous spinach dip!