keep it simple

i've been known to make things way more complicated than they need to be. and i don't just mean in the kitchen. i over analyze what is clear, i obsess about something that doesn't matter and i worry about what i can't control. but really, don't we all do that sometimes? i was listening to npr during my evening commute last night and one again, i realized what a spoiled brat i am sometimes. the story i happened to catch told of a woman who worked at factory assembling car doors who made $9 an hour. she has two children and an unemployed husband and has never had health insurance. there i was, grumpy because of traffic, sitting in my air-conditioned car, eating greek yogurt and feeling entitled to my mood. this woman wasn't angry about anything. she hoped for her situation to change but was happy to have a steady job, healthy children and a loving marriage. why did i think i had a right to be moody? i need to try harder to appreciate the simple things. i am so lucky to have so many people who care and love me, an education, a good job, a beautiful and healthy son and loving and supportive husband. there is so much to be thankful for in every day. and if you can't think of anything or if you're having a real shit day, just go buy some kerrygold butter and have toast okay? when you're full of warm, melty butter and toast, you'll feel better.