Chin up, chin up...

Why this has become my mantra as of late baffles me. Maybe I'm becoming hypersensitive to the doom and gloom attitude persisting around me. I don't want to be Molly Sunshine here but really people this world is bigger than just you. I think how many situations that at the time put me in the deepest pit of despair. How many woe is me moments I've accumulated in the past ump-teen years and yet, at the end of the day, here I am. Still kickin' and yes screaming. This too shall pass people. I swear this is my last pep talk to the masses, I'm starting to feel guilty for being in such a good mood! Made a giant batch of chili yesterday, simmering spaghetti sauce as we speak and need to get my butt in gear and make some bread. Got the laundry all caught up and even managed 5 play dates this week, which granted is more than usual but oh so necessary for my mental health. Focus on what brings you joy! Cooking is mine, friends are mine, I actually managed to combine them this week and I was giddy!!! I had my pitty party and then I moved. on. So have a good cry, get it all out, pat yourself on the back and tell yourself how much the world simply sucks. But you know, it doesn't. The next time you bake a batch of cookies put 6 on a plate and walk it to your neighbors, if that doesn't lighten your step, then make a meal for someone you know is feeling worse then you, trust me they aren't hard to find. This week of Thanksgiving has me counting my blessing more than ever, it probably wouldn't hurt to do the same. I'm instituting a complain about it once rule. The first time you are free to vent and get it out of your system the next time you're getting a smack up side the head. That's my fair warning. Still searching for a spider picture to post at the head of this post, apparently they are few and far between once there is a freeze!!! Going back to my chocolate chip coffee cake with the crunchy streusel topping while it's still warm from the oven, I also think a second cup of joe is in order. Other than that, the day is wiiiiiiiiiiide open.