Bird
Welcome! A bit about me:
I blog (clearly). I’m a freelance writer & when the opportunity strikes, a travel writer. I practice yoga, run, ride my bike, and love my husband, my family, picnics, and Pilates. My name is Dorry.
So what’s with “Bird”? Well, that’s the nickname I’ve been given by my husband who I, in turn, lovingly call “Bee“. I started this blog in June 2010 to express my passion for fitness & nutrition, and to document my travels and adventures.
Through recovery from disordered eating, I began to think of hunger as something much greater than solely being associated with food and eating. Since rethinking hunger, I now can appreciate food in ways I never knew possible. I shifted gears.
Hunger can be an unlimited resource for self-awareness, knowledge, passion, goals, growth, and healthy relationships.
I nourish my body with delicious, nutritious foods that fuel my active lifestyle.
And what happened to all that energy I used to spend trying to control everything in my life? Well, I direct that energy towards positive thoughts for nurturing relationships, writing, traveling, fitness, having fun, and fulfilling goals.
Rethinking Hunger – my 1st post
Top Posts – a compilation of favorite posts since the beginning
Flashback Friday – a series discussing an aspect of my past with disordered eating
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communications. My work experience is varied, and I’ve been employed in the fields of education, real estate development, advertising, sales & marketing.
I took a course in the fall of 2010 to learn more about nutrition. I’m a certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant with knowledge to share.
Nutrition plays a significant role in physical health, mental wellness, disease prevention, and healing.
Where to find me:
Check out my Q&A for more information, or email me!
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Welcome to the blog world and congrats on your first post. I’m loving your blog already and can’t wait to read more!
Thank you Danielle!! I love reading your blog and seeing the adorable relationship you have with your husband! We’re going to learn a lot and have great time in Chicago
I like your blog…and that orange heart – where on Earth is it? : )
Thank you Hillary! It’s a work in progress and I feel so thankful to be connecting with so many awesome people. I saw on your blog that you’re attending HLS – me too! Excited to meet you. I visited San Fran recently and fell in love with those big hearts!!
This is a great blog. I enjoy reading it.
Thank you! What a kind thing to say. I hope you’ll keep coming back for more
Your site is interesting, educational, and fun.
Congratulations and best wishes!
xo
Wanted to say hi because we have the same name! Look forward to reading more of your blog.
Yay! We are few and far between! I definitely got more name recognition after Finding Nemo
I hope you’ll come back to visit my blog soon – I’m heading over to yours right now…
Just found your blog. I am in Houston, but from Dallas. Nice to see other Texas bloggers!
Hi Marci! So glad you left me a comment – small world b/c I’m actually in Houston for night! I just wrote a post about it this minute
And yes, it’s very nice to come across other TX bloggers!
That is funny, I saw your post and see that you are probably at the Whole Foods in Memorial?!
Oh youre from my hometown. FUN! I love this blog. So unique and happy. We need more of these!
Thank you Lindsay! I’m excited to go check out your blog/story. Please come back to visit soon.
Hi, nice blog!Love the picture with the orange heart.
Wow, Hi Dorry! I’m so glad I found your blog. It sounds like we have VERY similar situations – you’re just a few steps ahead of the game on me. I’m excited to see you’re attending the HLS – maybe we’ll be able to chat and share stories!!
Thanks for saying hi! I’m so excited about HLS and would love to chat with you! I’m going to add you to my google reader right now.
Hi Dorry!
Just wanted to pop in and say hello. Love your thoughts on an “adaptable” office – I feel EXACTLY the same way. I’ve dropped to 3 days a week at a regular office from 5+ and it’s so much better but I can’t wait to NOT be behind a desk at all!
Have a great day!
Hi Shari! So glad you dropped by and thanks for saying hello. I’m glad you are on a path to a full-time flexible office. It’s a great feeling!
Hi! I just started a blog also! Yay for new blogs! I love your blog and your super cute nickname. I also love that you’re from Texas because I grew up in Houston and went to UT Austin! Yee-haw!
Hi Stephanie! Sorry I’m just now responding to your comment! I love meeting bloggers from Texas. I’m going to check out your blog right now!
I just found your blog and am so impressed by the way you’re changing your life’s direction! You seem to have a really fun, healthy way of looking things and that’s such an inspiration – good luck as you begin your studies!
So glad you stopped by and said hello! Thank you for your sweet words – truly appreciated.
Hi Dorry! I just found your blog on Healthy Living Blogs. I’m from Fort Worth, and I just submitted my blog to that site too! Anyway, your story is practically identical to mine, except you are a couple of steps ahead of me. Currently, I’m finishing up with taking the CPA Exams and about to begin a full-time career as an Auditor for one of the Big 4 Accounting Firms in Fort Worth. Well, through getting my Masters degree in Accounting, taking the exams and starting my blog back in May, I have discovered my true passion in life. I REALLY wish I could go back to college and get my degree in Nutrition. Anyway long story short, I have decided that I eventually want to be a Certified Health & Nutrition Consultant. I have been looking into Integrative Nutrition’s program, but I just wanted to ask what program you were using to get your certification. Thanks so much!! Love your blog by the way!
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Hi there! I just found your blog so I wanted to say hi. I think its great and really enjoy it! I cannot wait to hear about your adventures, I am really interested in nutrition consulting too.
So glad you said hello and thank you for your kind words about my blog! I’m excited to check out yours as well.
Just wanted to say hi, and totally see what you’re talking about with the desk job.
I’m in Houston, but go to Dallas a few times a year. Looking forward to keeping up with other TX bloggers.
Dorry Bird! I LOVE your blog! The pics are great!! can you please come shoot some weddings for me? you would be fabulous! Well I am leaving your page open on Rick’s computer for him to see all the fabulous pics of London (one of my favorite places) bc he has never been – I want him to see what he is missing!! Was this your first time to LON? When are the nuptials? I want to be able to congratulate ya’ll! One of my favorite friends will be marrying one of my favorite people! (and new favorite friend!) Have fun and I can’t wait to see more!
xoxo
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Hi lovely Dorry! I just found your blog and have been skimming through some of your posts. I think it’s amazing to read about your adventures, self awareness, thoughtfulness and hunger to live a happy and loving life. Who doesn’t?! We should all spend a few moments everyday to make sure that we are living in happiness and harmony with ourselves, the world and people around us. Love, Paula
I have never followed a blog but yours is pretty cool.
Hey Dori! I just found your blog, and of course, it’s great! I appreciate your vulnerability and your food philosophies. I’m with you! Hope you are doing well. congrats on your marriage!
Your old friend from AF,
Melissa ‘Noble’ Coleman
Hi Melissa!!!!! Thanks for your sweet words – it’s so good to hear from you! I hope everything is well for you and Kevin in Chicago. xoxo, Dorry
ahhh! i just realized i spelled your name wrong. lame-o! my apologies!!!
oh no biggie my dear. also, I love your blog. and I think you’d really like my friend Ashley’s blog http://edibleperspective.com/ – also many more great food blogs on my blogroll.
Hi!!! I just found your blog and saw that you are in the Dallas area too! Awesome blog!!!
Thank you Caree!! I’m glad you found my blog. I’m going to visit yours right now.
Hi!! I just found your blog and I love it! I’ve struggled with anorexia for a long time and just started a blog as another step in my recovery. I love the way you talk about rethinking hunger, its something I’ve been working on as well. You have such a great perspective and I can’t wait to read more!
Hi Sarah! Thanks for the nice comment! I’m really glad you decided to start a blog as part of your recovery. I hope that blogging becomes something you love to do and of course I’ll be sure to stop by and say hi.
aww! I love this! Your so pretty!
Hi Carlee – thank you for your sweet comment!!
I love your blog!
Thank you Sarah! Comments like that make my day.
Congratulations Dor on your year anniversary of the blog!
I just stumbled across your blog and love it! I can relate to several things in your life: Psychology major, recovery from an eating disorder, can’t stand office jobs, and live in Dallas! Thank you for sharing your journey!
I love this update. It’s splediforous to see your healthy hunger evolving!!!
Hi Dorry! I just found your blog on Healthy Living Blogs. I’m from Fort Worth, and I just submitted my blog to that site too! Anyway, your story is practically identical to mine, except you are a couple of steps ahead of me. Currently, I’m finishing up with taking the CPA Exams and about to begin a full-time career as an Auditor for one of the Big 4 Accounting Firms in Fort Worth. Well, through getting my Masters degree in Accounting, taking the exams and starting my blog back in May, I have discovered my true passion in life. I REALLY wish I could go back to college and get my degree in Nutrition. Anyway long story short, I have decided that I eventually want to be a Certified Health & Nutrition Consultant. I have been looking into Integrative Nutrition’s program, but I just wanted to ask what program you were using to get your certification. Thanks so much!! Love your blog by the way!
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Nice to meet you virtually – love your blog am now following!! Let me know if you’re ever in NYC!
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