I love grocery shopping

As I've mentioned before I am blessed to work above a food Mecca, the Chelsea Market. In addition to which there is an awesome Western Beef right across the street on 16th where they have a fantastic spread of fresh produce! On Mondays, I'll take a five minute break to browse their online circular. Tuesdays, I usually use my lunch hour to browse their aisles.

While slowly strolling my way through I am at times pleasantly surprised by both the price and ingredients of several items. One of these items being corn tortillas which come in a 25 pack (or so) and literally consist of corn, water and lime. Delicious! Not to mention, their avocados are usually $.89 and ripen beautifully over a few days. Their plantains rock and they even have banana leaves!

So tonight I am heading home with Jersey string beans, sweet potatoes from the south, peaches and apricots from South Carolina, a few tomatoes from Canada, and some California blueberries - just to name a few items. And even cooler is that my grand total came to $11. Very excited for a fruit salad and some veggies! Can't wait to see what kind of sandwich I'll be able to invent for tomorrow!

Action!

Life is whatever we make of it. If we choose to be busy, we will be. If we choose to be happy, we will be. I believe we were born with both choice and control. It goes without saying that the universe places us in situations and environments that are beyond us, however, we are responsible for ourselves. Me for me and you for you.

I took a hiatus because I felt my plate was full beyond what I could handle. Yet again my eyes were bigger than my stomach and before I knew it extra hours at work, a potential part time DREAM JOB, an article for a prestigious culinary magazine, an art installation at Brewklyn Coffee House, a wedding, a new baby, and a "social" life were overwhelming. Here's the kicker: they are all positive, so why did they weight me down? Because I allowed the possibility of something to go wrong (or right) over power the excitement and beauty of each opportunity.

So, take the bull by the horns. It will only be too much if I allow it to be, right? Right.

Amazing.

Now, I'm going keep on this "get stuff done" vibe and create a REAL to-do list. Perhaps I'll read some. Perhaps I'll meditate. Who knows! But whatever I end up putting my energy towards is exactly what is meant to be.

(Can't wait to put my energy towards cooking!! That will have to be another evening, though.)

Peace and blessings.