I have a confession about which I am not very proud. I have been hoarding Mark Montano's new book for the past two weeks. Yes, I admit it. My husband reminded me yesterday as I was thumbing through the pages.
"Are you going to give that book away?"
"Um, yes. Sheesh. Of course I am. What ev er."
Alas I did promise to give it away and you've all been so patient...
The winner is, oddly enough and absolutely coincidentally, tomorrow's interview subject Corrine Bayraktaroglu a.k.a Jafabrit! CONGRATULATIONS! Ah random, you are a strange phenomenon indeed.
Speaking of strange, I am struggling with a strange dilemma these days. Something that has brought me great sadness is the source of great happiness for a lot of people in my professional and personal circles. It's really been interesting trying to find a way to not let the endlessly cheerful Facebook posts about this aforementioned thing make me sadder.
It's really quite a conundrum. How do you get through the sad stuff when it simply won't go away? Shouldn't we be able to move forward without having to be reminded endlessly about the thing we left behind? Not only is it ever present, but it seems to keep getting more complicated, convoluted and strange with each passing day. It's kind of like having your best friend date your ex and show up at every party, I feel like Lesley Gore! (Follow the link if you don't get the obscure reference!) I am trying to figure out how to craft this rather bitter and sour brew into some really tasty strawberry fizzy lemonade. I am fully confident it will happen and I will share my recipe with you, gentle reader, as soon as it is complete. I'm Crafting. Me. here too, I don't have all of the answers. Shocking, isn't it?
For now, a big batch of my practically perfect in every way home made chocolate chip cookies will have to provide some resolve. I use the Toll House traditional recipe, but the secret is to make sure ALL of the ingredients are room temperature before mixing.
Tune in tomorrow to meet Corrine, she's all kinds of fizzy and tasty!
Cheers,
Madge
You are kidding! lol, really, oh goody goody gum drops, and I can't wait to play. wheeeeee.
ReplyDeleteGotta keep yer chin up, chest out and MARCH on distract yourself and surround yourself with the good, the beautiful and the fizzaliscious .
I've been there before. One thing I've learned is that we move past things when it's time to move past them, and not a moment sooner. Sometimes, what we resist, persists, as they say -- so if we keep telling ourselves we shouldn't/don't want to feel a certain way, it will become the most irresistible thing to our mind. Kind of like trying NOT to think of a pink elephant.
ReplyDeleteSo distracting yourself with all the beautiful things in the world is excellent, awesome advice, but maybe... so is accepting where you are with this thing that's making you sad? And taking good care of yourself with cookies and other things that make you happy.
Much love! If you ever need someone to chat with, I'm here! I'm also here to share recipes and anything else you need.
Awww...start with a big hug from your bestest bud. The one you can tell ANYTHING to.
ReplyDeleteThen vent. 'Til you're vented out.
Just my opinion, though...
On the brighter side, what a PERFECT person to get the book!
Isn't Corrine just da bomb? Combo Mooky Chick and Riot Grrrl. :-)
So happy for her.
lol, I love it combo mooky chick and riot grrrrl, I LIKE THAT. hum, what it a mooky. google here I come.
ReplyDeleteAH YES, I am MOOKY.
thanks all
sending hugs
Thank you all for the kind comments. You know, it's true that what does not kill us makes us stronger. Also, we find out who are the fair weather and who are the real friends during the stormy times. And we march on!
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Madge
I agree. Vent and then allow yourself to be sad. All things happen in their own time.
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