Life is {Bitter}Sweet

March 1, 2013 by The Squishy Monster

That’s why I think I’m always baking up cupcakes.

IMG_7136 Chocolate Peanut Butter.

IMG_7185 Confetti to take along to a dinner party.

IMG_7127 The entertainment: my gf Bry doing what she does best!

IMG_7137 A lasagna dinner made from a recipe that survived through the 50′s #VintageRecipes

IMG_7141 Mexican food to celebrate the glutton in all of us.

IMG_7153 Charcuterie & an éclair

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My very special, bittersweet portrait done by the local artist I met last week.  As I thanked him, he confided in me that he’d been diagnosed with prostate cancer last week.  He is a very special man and I am blessed to have met him.  This means that much more to me.  Thank you.

photo 2

As I entered the NBC studios this morning, I met the ever talented Anthony Hamilton as he spoke of all his philanthropic endeavors within our local community.  Of course my eyes are closed but it just wouldn’t have been as funny without it ;)

Life is what you make it.  She’ll always throw you curve balls, no matter how tightly you grip your good luck charm but hopefully in that mix, you’ll always have time to sit and savor a sweet pastry or two and meet some incredible people to share them with along the way.

I love you all very much.  I’ll be at the beach until Monday and can’t wait to see y’all with a new video!

Love,

Your very grateful Squishy Monster ^.~

 


53 Comments »

  1. Chocolate peanutbutter are my favorite kind of cupcakes!! I had one the other day, they called it ‘mud on the tires’. It was so delish, I went back for seconds….and thrids. >.<

    Lovely portrait, very talented indeed.

    I hope your week is more sweet than bitter. ;)

  2. brian says:

    YEAH! CUPCAKES!

  3. I Wilkerson says:

    Great reminder that I’ve been meaning to get more into cupcakes. Hope your beach visit was fun!

  4. Life is definitely what we make of it. Have fun at the beach :)

  5. Asmita says:

    I hope you had fun at the beach!

  6. hope u have a great time at the beach! xO!
    http://www.thehautecookie.com

  7. Life is full of surprises, good and bad. Good attitude is the secret to getting through, even if bittersweet (best chocoalte). Great cupcakes and food!

  8. Deepti says:

    Cupcake looks lovely and so very true, live life to the fullest and I try to stick with it everyday. Have fun!

  9. Monet says:

    Hi sweet girl. Life is bittersweet, and what a special evening you had with friends. Thank you for sharing. A lovely post to go along with my latte and cinnamon raisin bread. I hope you have a beautiful week!

  10. Amelia says:

    Hi Squishy friend, I’m sure you will have a great time at the beach.

    That cupcake look luscious, the cream look so good. The rest of the pictures are very well taken. Life is short, enjoy to the fullest.

    Have a nice day.

  11. Amelia says:

    Hi Squishy friend, that cupcake look very luscious. Love the cream. :)
    Thanks for sharing all the great pictures, look like you had an enjoyable time.

    Enjoy yourself at the beach.

  12. Sounds like you’ve been having a good time :) The food looks delicious!

  13. Amy Tong says:

    Really well said, my Dear! I totally agree, life is always bitter-sweet. Hope yours is more on the sweet side than the bitter. Enjoy the beach and I look forward to watching your new video. ;)

  14. Kristin says:

    um, that first cupcake looks absolutely amazing!

    kristin
    xx

  15. Hotly Spiced says:

    Sounds like you had a great week. Shame about the pancreatic cancer though – that’s not good at all. xx

  16. Eva Taylor says:

    I am so sorry about your friend SM. my husband had been diagnosed 2 years ago, and touch wood, we’re still in the clear. Your friend should definitely research all methods of treatment. Not sure if this would work for him, but he should check it out: http://www.hifu.ca/

  17. LinsFood says:

    Nothing like dinner with friends! Have a great time at the beach!

  18. That’s a very beautiful cupcake on your photo! Life is bitter sweet, so true..

  19. You are so right – live every day to the fullest!
    Love the photos! Have a great time at the beach (:
    http://andgeesaid.blogspot.com.au

    xxx

  20. Awwww you always have so much wisdom-and so much delicious food!

  21. Tandy says:

    Enjoy the beach!!

  22. Looks like you have been busy… EATING CUPCAKES! But seriously, they are super dooper cute.

  23. Stephanie says:

    Wow, what a wonderful week! Looking forward to your next video. Happy beach weekend to you!

  24. AG says:

    Wonderful portrait!
    vintage recipes are kinda trippy.

    Have a super fantastic
    happy weekend!

  25. Looks like a fun time!

  26. Alex says:

    You’re absolutely right. Let’s enjoy every minute. :)

  27. Hi Angela! Let’s all be grateful that life is bitter sweet and not sweet bitter!

    Have fun at the beach, my dear!

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