It's just the beginning! - Jyotirmayee Nayak

 "I was the favourite kid of my family. From my parents to my relatives, everyone loved me well. My papa used to be an ambitious student . He struggled a lot to succeed in his life. Even, after getting a chance to study at NIT, Rourkela ,he lost it due to financial problems. Hence, he always wishes to see me at that position where he couldn't be. He provides us a beautiful life and we have nothing to complain him. My mom, a housewife, always says "Do whatever, but remember to make your own identity!".

After scoring well in10th, I took science, as my papa wanted me to be a doctor. Even after 3 years of preparation, I was unable to crack NEET. Things went downhill after that. People around me started treating me like a loser. My parents, being hurt, remained silent. 

Amidst all this chaos, one day, I just randomly cooked pasta for myself. It suddenly made me realize how great I am with food. Even, my friends used to take my suggestion for any food related query and then I decided to start food blogging. I was eager and unafraid because I was going after what I loved. Thus, today, I have a small family of "cuttack.diary".  

Blogging isn't as easy as it seems. You have to balance your study and blogging. You have to go different places to collect your content and sometimes, being a girl, makes it a bit difficult. You have to be consistent and patient. To get a good angle, you have to  stand in the hot sun near a hot tandoor and also sit on the floor of a restaurant. I know I am a beginner, but I ain't giving up." - Jyotirmayee Nayak