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#3 The Questions We Can't Answer

Hello Again, Honestly, I'm upset right now, so I'm here to take my mind off of things for a moment. I hope you're doing well. If you aren't, just remember that things can always get better, and they will. I've found that learning about the world and listening to people's theories and ideas about how the universe works and how to live a good, peaceful life, often brings me a little peace, a little sanity. It often makes me feel seen, just to hear that my struggles are not mine alone. Other people go through the same things and ask many of the same questions I've wanted answers to my whole life. It's frightening to think about what happens after we die. It hurts my brain to think about how the universe may have originated, what the purpose of all of this is. And I strive to figure out who I am, haunted by the thought that I may never truly know myself. No one has all of the answers, no one knows for sure how all of this works or why, but some people can of...

#2 Cooking

Hello Again, I hope you're doing well. I'm hoping to have a cookie recipe for you soon.  Months ago, I did a little research on cookie ingredients, taking notes on what each ingredient is for and what variations of those ingredients work the best or achieve the right texture or flavor. I narrowed down the best form of each ingredient, at least in my opinion, and put them (and whatever quantity seemed best or average) in a recipe. Now, I've never made my own recipe before. I used to cook and bake with my mom when I was a kid, and I've cooked some with my Dad, my best friend, my boyfriend, etc over the years, as well as trying new recipes by myself. I even worked with food for a while, although I wouldn't call it real cooking. I don't consider myself anywhere near proficient in cooking. I've always wanted to make a recipe though, I just didn't know how. But I made one and I hope to try it soon. I half expect it to turn out like either goo or a rock, but we...