I’m officially writing my first blog post.
Wow!
I have dreamed about this moment for so long. And now I’m finally doing it!
My name is Merry, and I’m so excited to share with you why I’ve started the blog, Let’s Be Merry, and tell you more about all of the great travel and wellness tips I’m going to share with you. So keep reading this first blog post to learn more!
Why I’m Pursuing My Passion with This Blog
When I was 30, I was diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disease, amyopathic dermatomyositis. It was a very scary time because I had no control over what was happening to me. I felt stuck, and what made it worse was that life continued to move forward for everyone else.
Some friends got married and started families. Others advanced in their careers. Meanwhile, I was racking up medical bills and falling deeper into depression. Even with the best doctors in NYC overseeing my care, it still took over two years before we figured out the best protocol to get me healthy again.
Now, over 10 years later, I am proud to say I have been in remission for a very long time. I feel lucky that after regaining my health, my career in television really took off. I’ve had incredible opportunities traveling the world, meeting fascinating people, and telling their stories, working on popular shows like House Hunters International and Pawn Stars. I’ve also continued my exploration of wellness, spirituality, and personal growth by getting certified as a yoga teacher, running marathons, and delving deeper into the world of nutrition.
But even as my life regained a sense of normalcy, I knew that the diagnosis and battle with this disease changed me in a profound way. I made a vow when I was sick that if I got better, I wouldn’t take anything for granted. I would celebrate life and everything I’m passionate about. And that is why I’ve decided to start this blog.
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What This Lifestyle Blog Is About
It is so thrilling to be writing this first blog post and to tell you more about Let’s Be Merry.
From travel and food (because who doesn’t love to eat?!) to wellness and personal growth, this blog will be full of wanderlust and wellbeing tips and recommendations that will help you manifest your best life.
Whether you want to plan that once in a lifetime trip but don’t know where to start, or need advice on how to bring more mindfulness into your daily routine, I’ve got you covered. I also want to create a community where we can share our discoveries with each other because there is nothing I love more than giving a recommendation to a friend or receiving one that I can add to my list.
I’m so happy that you made it here for this first blog post and I hope you will stick around for future posts. There’s a lot of good stuff to come.
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Remember, life is short. So let’s get out there and start exploring and enjoying everything this world has to offer!
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