Guys! It’s been less than a week and I’ve ALREADY knocked off another thing on my “30 Things to Do Before I’m 30” list! I accomplished number 19: I baked a lemon meringue pie! And it tasted as delicious as it looked!
I wanted to make a lemon meringue pie because it presented a
challenge, but was something I would really enjoy. Lemon meringue pies are my
favorite pies, but no one makes them because meringue is a pain to make. But
honestly, the hardest part for me was the crust! I didn’t like my crust recipe
and will try a different one next time. Regardless, it looked and tasted
delicious. Plus, I felt really proud of myself when I finished.
The chocolate cream pie was eaten so fast that neither I,
nor my husband (who I specifically made the pie for) got to eat any! Note to
self: make multiple chocolate cream pies next year. I also had intended to put
whipped topping on it, but they ate it before I even got the chance to do that!
Their loss. But I do have to make another chocolate cream pie for my husband,
so he can taste the goodness. I just need to decide when to do that.
Today was Thanksgiving, and as such, I wanted to take a
minute and just be grateful for what I have. Life is far from perfect right
now, but it is good. I have so many things going for me! For example, my husband
is amazing. He’s my rock. My mother-in-law has been invaluable. I found a
temporary counseling situation while I try to find my new long-term
counselor. I’ve been having great
experiences with friends and family. Most of my life is going really, really
well. I love my happiness journal and writing happy things every day. It helps me stay focused on the positive in my life. I’m not one to blindly ignore the negative, I know it’s there, and I’ll talk about it when I need to. But I just don’t like living in the negative. It’s why, even though my anxiety really sucks, I’m glad it’s not depression. Because it’s not depression, I can see the good so much more! I can enjoy the happy moments when they come, even if they’re surrounded by negative moments.
Like yesterday while making the pies at my good friend’s house: I was trying to do homework while things were cooking or sitting in the fridge to cool. I was getting completely overwhelmed. My anxiety was starting to spiral. But in the midst of the crazy emotions I was feeling, I also felt the happy: my lemon custard tasted delicious. So did the chocolate pudding. And the meringue worked like a charm. I could enjoy those small things and that was beautiful.
So mostly, today I’m grateful that I’m only dealing with anxiety. Thank goodness my bipolar symptoms are in control! So, despite the negative, I’m grateful for how life is going. I may have to slow down graduation, but I will be able to graduate. I may not feel peace all the time, but I can still find happiness in the small things. And that makes life worth every minute.
30 Things to Do
Before I’m 30
- See a professional (or university level) musical
- Teach a massage class
- Give talk/speech about mental health
- Hike a tall mountain (preferably Mt. Timp)
- Attend a temple I’ve never been to before
- Go through all my belongings (Get rid of stuff!)
- Reach a healthy weight
- Finish the first draft of a book
- Finish reading the bible
- Earn $1,000 (gross) with massage business
- Volunteer at a soup kitchen or homeless shelter
- Sew shirts based on my favorite casual shirt
- Write to 2 of my favorite authors
- Knit a pair of socks
- Grow a plant from a seed
- Learn to cook fried eggs (different ways)
- Draw or paint a self portrait
Bake a lemon meringue pie- Eat at a fancy restaurant
- Go to a professional haunted house
- Find a name for the temple
- Go somewhere new (new city)
- Sing a solo in public
- Read a book in German
- Do yoga outdoors as sun rises
- Have either
- A girl’s weekend
- A solo trip not just to visit family/friends
- Take a community class to learn something new
- Try a new food (not just a new recipe)
- Do 30 random acts of kindness
You are so right in all your points! The pies were delicious., well the lemon; I didn’t get any chocolate either. I am so proud of you, Miss Cindy💞
ReplyDeleteThank you! That means the world to me!
DeleteNew City: Charlotte NC. We will do yoga outdoors as the sun rises. and I’ll take you to try any new food you want. I can also teach you several ways to cook fries eggs . we could knock off 4 things from that list! ❤️💕
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like fun. I'll keep it in mind for sure! It all depends on the money, yay money?
DeleteCongratulations on making the pies. I thought nobody made lemon meringue pie because nobody likes it. I actually think it's disgusting. I like the lemon part, but not so much the meringue. I made a chocolate cream pie from scratch last year and it was pretty delicious! I like to bake and try new baking recipes when I get the time. Anyway, 2 things on your list are accomplished. Awesome sauce!!!
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