When she was in her early 20s, my mom made a little recipe book that she would pass on to her kidsâshe abandoned it after a few entries, but gave me the book nonetheless. I wish I knew how to cook, so I could finish the book and pass it down to my own kids, but the most I can do is a good scrambled egg, and rice (I can cook other things too but these are what taste the best). Iâve always admired those people who eyeball ingredients and use instinct to decide whether their stew needs more flavouring or not; those people who walk into a kitchen and cook up a storm because itâs second nature to them. Not to mention, Iâm a super picky eater so often times I prefer to prepare my own meals at home, than to have someone else do it for me. If I can just learn how to cook foodâthe type of food that my kids will know me and remember home forâmy entire life would be complete.
Apr 18, 2024
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something about cooking is just so peaceful. monotonous and obligatory, sure, but itâs just a little sliver of calmness in my day that reminds me of when i did it with my mom or my dad or my grandmother. i now love to cook for myself but especially for other people
Nov 27, 2024
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I really think this is one of the most important skills of living. It gives you the confidence that when you get home you'll be able to put together something that you'll love and is probably pretty healthy too. Self-reliance. It'll serve you well.
Feb 22, 2024
Yesterday I made a delicious chicken piccata and shared it with my roommates and it was a really special moment! It was delicious and I made it completely from scratch. I think that the art of cooking is so important, once you really get a hand of it you can prepare delicious healthy whole foods efficiently cheaply and sustainably! For me cooking is my hobby and one of my passions so I can understand how taking a leap into it can be hard but I always say cook more and your community will tighten around you. Itâs worth the effort! :))))
Jan 31, 2025
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âhow can a person know everything at eighteen, but nothing at twenty-twoâ
life truly humbles you. as you start growing older, you stop only chasing the big things, and start valuing the little things too. being able to weave stories of experiences and begin applying themâintegrating the lessons and learning curves.
in the past few hours of being eighteen, ive learnt how limited our time on earth truly is. i was advised (perhaps even lectured) that i shouldnât try to defy natureâs course with futile attempts to âage gracefullyâ, but to rather age with mischief, audacity and a good story to tell. beyond grateful for the love that surrounds me, and the love that i am bound to give out.
Dec 22, 2024
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An ideal world is one that knows no pain. That, sadly, is not the one we live in. Pain is a part of the human experienceâbut failure to move on from it makes you miserable. If you dwell too much on what has happened, you will never be fulfilled enough to see all the good you have/ that is to come. Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of a situation.
âAnd in fact, itâs time to forsake someone elseâs idea of what gives you a spark or no spark. Block the âotherâ from the picture. No more audience. Just you.â
Whether you choose to take that responsibility (of acceptance), or give it up to the disappointments of life, you return to yourself. The choice is whether to wallow in the misery of that pain, or take it as it comes and look at what it has to offer you.
Jul 18, 2024
âwoman says âi love this songâ after every song on her own playlistâ
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i always notice music; music is what feelings sound like. because it has to, the world will changeâand people will too. naturally, one of my favorite parts of the year is between late november and early december: spotify wrapped season. keeping track of peopleâs listening habits (to figure out whose allowed on aux) has always been a nosy pleasure of mine. i never want to lose connections to change; music allows me to sever those relationsââyou listen to catherine wheel?â⊠âi didnât know you were into fiona apple too!ââitâs a great way to form bonds. music connects people. i for one relish in this understanding. i, unfortunately, am an impatient person and cannot wait until the end of the year. i take this ngenart quiz monthly to record my own listening analytics as i continue to delve deeper into this interest, and share them casually in hopes that others will join in.
Oct 26, 2024