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Who I am:

I am D’Ana Joi. Only child. Daydreamer. Swiss-army-knife of artistic attributes. In fact, I’ve often felt frustrated by my various interests and inability to hone in on any one part of my creative-mash-up of a brain. With so many different veins of interest pulsing through me, being told I need to focus on only one has a paralyzing effect on me. Do I focus on my music? My passion for cooking? My love of all things handmade? Gardening? Poetry? Then, an epiphany:  What if I could accept my many interests and embrace those things that I know how to do well, without forcing myself to choose any one thing (and neglecting the rest)…? Discovering the answer to this question has helped me to dive deep into the well of my own being. The truth is, who I am is ever-evolving, as is the discovery of more and more passion for the things that make everyday life a little more magical.

What I know:

Does anyone ever actually have it all figured out? If so, please email me so I can pick your brain. There are a few things I can say I know with confidence: I know how to maximize a grocery list and plan a menu for the week. I know how to play the ukulele. I know how to roast a whole chicken like a pro, and how to be a part-time vegan and love it. I know how to make greeting cards for any occasion. I also know how to type, and how to use the internet, so I have decided that it’s time to put all this knowledge in one place and share my “know how’s” with you. There are many things I have not yet mastered (like how to stick to a work-out schedule), and you won’t find me doing any pretending on topics that I’m not sure of. Here, on Joi-Knows-How.com each post will be presented in a practical way, to inspire that do-try-this-at-home vibe, and the topics will vary to mirror my many creative outlets. After all, what is the point of life if we don’t share our knowledge with others? Now that… I don’t know.