The reason people find it so hard to be happy is that they always see the past better than it was, the present worse than it is, and the future less resolved than it will be. ~ Marcel Pagnol

Saturday, March 19, 2011

When Times Get Hard, You Can Find Me In The Kitchen.

I'm thankful that as I get older, I continue to learn more about myself. 

When life gets stressful and it seems like it's too much to bear, It's important to know what calms you- what brings you back to solid ground.  This week was stressful for me, but I was able to level out my nerves by getting myself in "my zone" .

I like cooking, especially new recipes and cooking for others.  Cooking is one of the things that gets me in "my zone".  This may seem strange to some, but everyone has their own "zone".  For you it may be running, reading, or gardening.  As long as you have something that will always calm you in those stressful moments. 

So, the other day, when my nerves were at their highest, I tried a new recipe.  Italian Shrimp Stew.  I got this recipe from a magazine while sitting under the dryer at the salon.  I added my own touch and some Oven Toasted Grill Cheese on the side- and magic happened.  I started out borderline migraine status and by the end of dinner I had a smile and a full belly. 

Making soup on a Thursday night doesn't seem very exciting to most, but for me, it was amazing!  Here's a picture of my lifesaver(at least for this week).   




I'm thankful that as I get older, I continue to learn more about myself. So, when times are hard- you can find me in the kitchen.  Where can I find you?

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