Upward Venture

Are you passionate about something and you really really want to make it happen? But every time you're set of "trying" it out, you already have millions of reason to back out? Your mind is already filled with negative thoughts and discouragement gets ahead of you. There's also that feeling that everyone else is progressing except you. We struggle in figuring out what we're meant to be and we can't seem to make that leap.

My friend, you are not alone. We are on the same boat. It's everybody's life struggle. Although I have learn that in order to get things done, you simply need to begin. It's a very powerful phrase indeed and here I am hoping to venture out. 

As some of you are well aware, I love to cook. I don't know when or how it all started but I'm very comfortable in the kitchen. I cook by experience meaning I try to replicate a dish by how I remember it when I first tasted it. That is why, I fancy eating at different restaurants and enjoy every minute of it. Watching a lot of cooking shows helped me improve my skill set too. I'm learning different kitchen terms and new techniques.

In my family, both my parents cook but most of the time my dad often prepares our meal. Even without following a recipe, my dad can  make most of those meals taste delicious. I would probably say that he kind of inspired me to get into cooking. Now, I spend some ample time in planning and making meals. Being in the kitchen is my way of relieving stress. It also allows me to express creativity by experimenting new flavor profile or by simply trying out seasonal ingredients. I also get to feed the people I care about and it feels great when I'm complimented that they've enjoyed what I prepared for them.

As I think about my future plans, I have given a serious thought of pursuing a culinary career but at this point, it's not yet feasible. I'm starting by getting a word out, in the most logical way nowadays through social media. I've created an Instagram handle where I can personally showcase the food that I've made from my own kitchen. A good friend of mine helped me in coming up with the name, it's Q'sina [Ku.si.na] which means kitchen in Filipino. I will be making different kind of cuisines but also sticking to some of favorite Filipino dishes. 

It's a baby step but who knows maybe one day I can make a gig out of this. So if there's something that you're passionate about and wants to pursue it, give it a go because honestly, there's no harm in trying.