Day 49: Cooking

When baking, follow directions.  When cooking, go by your own taste.  -Laiko Bahrs

I want to learn to cook more. I've cooked in two restaurants, and I really enjoyed it. Cooking is a lot of fun. I love to cook for others, and I want to expand my cooking and baking skills.

Cooking food, is healthier, and cheaper than going out to eat constantly, or eating ready prepared foods. I want to eat healthier, and cook more often. Cooking for one doesn't have to mean TV Dinners, or something out of can. I should be able to cook a healthy meal for myself, and enjoy it.

Cooking is a great skill to have, and it is fun. It will expand my regular diet, and will help me not just eat the same things over and over again. I really enjoy cooking for others, having family and friends over and cooking dinner. I should do that more often.

My family was supposed to come over this weekend, but we're planning it for next weekend. I'm excited for that. Not sure what I should cook for them yet. Last time I cooked spaghetti, and a fresh salad. Was really good. That was a long time ago though. Could cook that again, since it is simple, and I know how to do it. Or I could expand my skills and try something new. I'll have to see what everyone else feels like having.

I've stopped eating fast food, and am doing good at that. When I've gone to lunch at work, I've tried to go with healthier choices like Subway, and Quiznos subs, rather than Taco Bell and McDonalds constantly. It really makes you feel a lot better eating healthier. I need to get back in the gym this week as well and work out.

This week, cook something new, and get in the gym.

Day 30: Family

Family, are the friends that God chose for you; that will always be there for you.

Sometimes I don't realize how important my family is to me, and how great my parents are to me.

I hadn't told my mom about my ADD Dr. visits I went to, until last night when I called her. I was embarrassed to tell her about it. She discussed it with me, and asked me why I went. I explained it to her, and she fully agreed and supported me. That's why I love my mom, she's always there for me when I need her most, and always supports my decisions.

My brother and I, we may not always see eye to eye about things; but he is always there for me when I need him. Same with my sister, she's quite a bit older than me, and knows a lot more about life than I do. She's great with advice, and while we don't always agree or get along, she's always there for me too. Dad's always been there for me as well, when he can be; especially now that he's on the road all the time for work. It's harder for him. He always asks my mom where I'm at when I don't stop by their house on the weekends. That's how I know he cares.

I really cherish my family, and I know that sometimes I take them for granted. I need to be more grateful, and appreciative of them. They know I"m always here for them as well. I'm excited for family time later this week, going bowling for my brothers birthday.

Taking life one day at a time. Today was a good day. I did cry again today, but I haven't been crying every day. I'm getting stronger. It's still very hard. Baby steps.