I’ve been going through some personal things as of late, but I’m so blessed to remember that I have such an incredible support system that loves me for me, no matter what.
I wanted to take this time to thank my remarkable family and friends because without you, I’d be one sad and lost Squishy Monster. I love you guys!!!!!!
The way I see it, sadness can be like your pair of old, ratty sweatpants. It can be a rather comforting and familiar companion but you can’t go through life as a fused pair forever. Ultimately, there are appointments that need to be met or job interviews and weddings where they just aren’t invited. If you allow it, melancholy man can suffocate or consume you and I know for me, I struggle with the exquisitely excruciating pain that it lends. It’s just so damn comfortable to just loaf in those sweatpants when life knocks you down. It’s just easier to wallow, but it’s certainly not better. It’s most difficult for me to understand that the world is as filled with those that are just as miserly, greedy, mean or narrow as it is with those who are sunny, selfless and courteous.
I met one of my best friends parents for the first time yesterday and it really reinstilled my faith in humanity. It both took them 40 years but they finally found one another and they still couldn’t be more in love. Their happiness radiated from them like sunshine and despite some devastating health problems, they seemed more concerned with spreading comfort, joy, and love than fear or stagnation. I felt warm just being in the company of such genuinely sincere people. This is how I’d like to raise my children one day.
I ramble. I know. So, on to the food we go!
Salted Caramel Cupcakes to turn that frown upside down 
Kale egg drop soup I made for breakfast.
Pud Khana for lunch.
Kartoffelpuffer for dinner.
and a BIG surprise!
My very first pair of diamond earrings! I think I literally slam dunked my CZ’s at the bottom of my bag and shook my head profusely to make them sparkle, haha.
The universe is a funny thing. As I went through this week, I was approached by two strangers who whispered encouragement in my ear and a new friend came into my life who just had all the right things to say at the very right moment.
I am blessed.
…and you are too.
Sparkling like a diamond,
Your Squishy Monster ^.~
I’m so sorry for whatever you are going/gone through. But I’m glad for the positive people you have surrounded yourself with in your life.
Beautiful earrings for gorgeous, Angela
xoxo
I haven’t take them off since
You are so right! Glad things are looking up (those salted caramel cupcakes would certainly make me smile). Your earrings are spectacular!
Thanks, Liz!
Beautiful post !
It’s full of happiness
I shook my finger at the sad parts of it, and it went away =)
yay!!! for salted caramel
blessed be the squishy!
so sparkly in here
Blessed be the Allen =)
Sparkle all you can, you are doing a great job! Lovely post and great food pics too!
Thanks, Evelyne
I really loved this, Miss Squish, and do get it. I find it hard to step out of the nasties because sometimes in a weird way, I enjoy being in them. Glad God sent you some wonderful people, and a wonderful sparkly gift through one of them, to lift you up out of the nasties! He is so good.
Yes, God is good!!
Big hugs Squishy. I hope that sunshine follows you
*Hugsback* Thanks Tandy!
Sometimes a mixed week can be more inspirational that a great one…
How true.
Always sparkle, because being dull just plain sucks. Hope those sparklers cheered you up. Life comes in waves, ride the good ones all the way and hope the bad ones are short.
Hope you have a great weekend.
-Gina-
They definitely did
Love all the beauty and happiness in this post <3
Thanks, girl!
Cute earrings!
Thank you =)
YEAH! it is good to get new friends that are encouraging! Not much more in life than food, folks + fun! haha…well except now u got BLING!! hehe the Pud Khana looks delicious!
Absolutely =)
Salted caramel cupcakes are one of my FAVES! Totally want one right now.
They were pretty freaking good, lol.
Those diamonds sparkle. And so do you. I loved hearing your sentiments…and seeing all those delicious eats. Thank you for sharing another delectable post. I hope you are having a restful Sunday afternoon, and I hope you have an even better week. Hugs and love!
Thank, love! Hope you’re well and feeding that baby lots of cupcakes, lol.
You sparkle my friend, whether in sadness or in happiness though I wish you more of the latter
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thank you, Uru =)
WOWO! Angie . you had a wonderful time it sounds like , THAT IS GREAT! Nice surprise! YOU AND THE DIAMONDS SPARKLE!! Yes you, we are blessed!They say dog is man;s best friend and they say diamonds are a girl;s best friend. I The commander! say Real loving caring people , that encourage and keep us grounded are GOD;S gifts and our best friends! Enjoy the rest of your week end dear Angie.
Love.
Les.
GREAT surprise. Thanks and you too, Les!
You are an inspiration & you sparkle like a diamond! Chin up! hugs
Thank you so much, Ann!
There is a certain comfort to being sad…I find myself feeling like that all the time. But like you said, can’t do it all the time and honestly, it really takes more energy to be sad then to be happy.
I am happy that you have some great friends, there is nothing more comforting than a good friend who says the right things and supports you unconditionally.
I love your sparklies
Nazneen
Right? Thank you Nazneen. I love your visits =)