I\u00a0started blogging about ten years ago when blogging was a relatively new medium. I started out on Blogger with a blog called Making Things. It was a blog geared towards DIY crafts with a particular focus on knitting. Somewhere along the way, I lost interest in the blog for various reasons. Part of the reason was because of its specialized interest that felt too limiting and there were other subject areas I wanted to write about. So finally, I am creating this blog to bridge all the creative gaps I have in my repertoire. I will be showcasing different aspects of my creative lifestyle. Stay tuned for more…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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