This is me, Amy.
Here I am!
I truly believe that ‘Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.’ (Thanks Mr George Bernard Shaw for that one).
At the moment I am creating my life in Brisbane, Australia. After studying and working in health for seven years I have taken the plunge and gone back to university to study writing, editing and publishing.
My vision is to take the body of knowledge I have from my background in health, my innate sense curiosity for the world, and my enjoyment of learning, to bring knowledge, information, and entertainment to people through the written word.
I consider cooking for others to be one of the greatest expressions of love. Some recipes can touch your heart in ways that even the sweetest love note cannot. My own favourite flavours tend to focus on the sweet, and my savoury side is wholefood vegetarian.
Life is all about balance, so while I love chocolate (don’t even try to drag my 75% away from me) and cheese (oh, cheese), I also love to move. I discovered a passion for running a few years ago and have since completed a few 5ks and 10ks and a half marathon. My natural high is definitely the feeling at the end of a long run when I am dripping sweat (cue: massive smile).
At the start of my first half marathon in 2011
I am by nature a homebody, and by heart a gypsy. I consider my passport and suitcase one of the best investments I have ever made. Most of my travels have taken me to the USA, but I have also seen some of my own wonderful country, and Italy (which I hope to return to someday soon). When I am not out in the world, I am happy to be in my own little world with a good book (or blog) and a cup of tea.
I live with my parents, my sister and her husband, and our cat (Toby a.k.a. Toblerone – like the chocolate) and our tri-pawed malamute Molly (a.k.a. the snuggle machine).
They call it puppy love
In the nature of full disclosure I must also state that I love: country and western music, singing whenever I can, going to the ballet and theatre, dancing in the rain, getting dirty in my garden, 1000 thread –count cotton sheets, full sentences and proper grammar in text messages, fresh flowers, salted peanuts, watching the sunrise, walking on the beach, and pistachio gelato.
I just found you blog through your comment at “Can you stay for Dinner” and I am so thrilled I did. Your passion for life is inspiring. I am currently planning a two week holiday to Australia, any must while I am there? I adore theatre, nature, a good meal, and a glass of wine…and dessert (my passion and my weakness).
Hi Katie,
If you are heading to Australia I definitely recommend visiting Melbourne. It’s my favourite place in Australia by far: shopping, cafes, museums, art galleries, great chocolate shops (Chokolait is my favourite http://www.chokolait.com.au/) theatre shows, more shopping, restaurants, coffee… I also recommend visiting one of our (many) beautiful beaches. You can’t go wrong, no matter which one you pick! Send me any questions you might have and I’ll try to help! Welcome to a thoroughly nourished life 
Thank you so much for your lovely comment
Thanks for the welcome and recommendations Amy! We are planning to spend 6 days in Melbourne and a few days at both the Great Barrier Reed and in Sydney. We will check out Chololait for sure and I am hoping to find some theatre to attend while we are there since it a hobby my boyfriend and I share. I also really want to do some wine tasting!
I am trying to focus on eating well and exercising to help me shape up for this trip, you blog is a great motivation.
I also love proper grammar in text messages, and it’s lovely to have found you via twitter! There aren’t enough of us Aussie bloggers connecting, and I am falling in love with this site
Thank you Kate! Aussie bloggers need to start uniting more. Thanks to our mutual friend Cait for introducing me to your wonderful blog, and a new runner friend
I have a lot to thank Cait for!
hey amy, just recently discovered your blog and wanted to let you know i’m so inspired by your honesty and care for life. and you write beautifully too!
Thank you very much Laura! Welcome to Thoroughly Nourished Life, it’s nice to have you at the table
Looks like you have a great vision , i’m following you so I will see your progress.