Some of you know I have moved from New York City to my favorite place Bristol Rhode Island . There is something about this place as I have told you before that just makes me feel at home . I was born in Connecticut and then tried out a few places to live . I am a Sagittarius and I guess we are known for traveling a lot being restless which in some cases is true but you always have a place that just makes you feel at home and Bristol is the place for me. I went to live in Brooklyn for a JOurney of getting on the food network and I was not going to stop till I did 6 years later and three shows down I thought do I really need to live in ny anymore ? For anyone out there with a dream go for it ,work hard it will happen . Am I done with working hard hell no I will have a show on that network and I will not stop UNtil I get one. Living in Rhode Island is Just close enough to NY and closer to my Job in Maine in which case I hope everyone comes to the Pearl this summer to eat some true New England food . There is no point to this story except to let you guys (my friends) know where I am and my crazy thoughts and to just go for it if there is something out there you want to do in your life..
Michele Ragussis has been featured on Food Network Star Season 8, Chopped, and 24 Hour Restaurant Battle. This blog is her way of getting sharing her experiences, and getting out all of the food and travel ideas that keep bouncing around her head. To learn more about Michele, check out the About Me here.
Bristol is a great town! I have a lot of family there. Will you be working in any of the local restaurants? If so… I will be making reservations!!
No restaurants yet I will however be working on a book ….thanks for reading my blog…
HHmmm ok I will visiing the Pearl this summer… consider yourself warned
!!! LOL Cant wait to get to meet you!!!
XOXOX
Candy
Excellent!!!!
Sweeettttt…!!! when will you be there???
Are you doing Lobster Fest again too???
Candy
Thank you for sharing Michele. Now I know where I can visit you next year. Awesome. However, talk to lolly, I hope to still see you in May next year. Hugs to you lolly and Max, I love their snuggies too.
- Michelle Spandel Thompson
HURRAY, HURRAY!!! This is the greatest news, Michele! You love R.I. so much that it seems foolish to love something from a distance, right? I think this is the perfect move for you! I have so many questions, which makes sense since asking them was required in my career. Have you moved yourself and your things already? What about Lolly and Max? And the obvious one, which I sent to you.
You’re so right about going after your dream. I moved from Ohio to S.F. for the same reason. Never regretted it.
I’m glad your dream includes the FN! If you have ideas about how to badger them, let me know. I still think TC is the way to make them jealous! You could win it!
Best of luck to you in all of your dreams.
You deserve them! And congratulations on following them. I LOVE people with spirit!!!
Hey Anne yes!!! LOlly and Maximus are with me I have moved my things and ready to start writing a book thats the next move and enjoy the winter and yes keep badgering the fn hahaha…
Congrats on the move! My fiance and I live in Warren. We moved out here from NY about 4 years ago after falling in love with the area while visiting a friend in Tiverton. I continue to fall more in love with this area as time moves on. I would love to hear if you are going to be working in any of the local restaurants as well!
Hey Amie-jo when I went to school here in Ri I lived in Bristol and loved It so thanks for the welcome..
Michelle, So glad you fell in love with my hometown! Food Network is definitely attainable from there, just ask Chris Santos from Chopped, He’s a Bristolian!!
Bristol is a wonderful place to call home and we are glad you love It as much as we do You!
Reach for the stars babe, We’re right there with ya!
Love it Michelle! U hv done so much over the
time u were in Brooklyn! Obviously it proved
To be the right move for you. Now u t back home
and onto more adventures and we all love to
hear about them! Good luck to you in your new
home!!
YThank you Danielle I will keep you all posted and thanks for reading …
This is so genuine and cute. Thank you.
When are you coming to westerly ????? : )