My relationships have changed
so much since my MS diagnosis almost 2 years ago. The first and by far
the most profound change was a breakup...with my long term unhealthy
relationship with food...lets just call it irreconcilable
differences...I found that my "love" was literally killing me so I broke
it off. Cold turkey. No second chances. No turning back. No regrets.
That was one painful breakup... Ripping the band-aid off hurts, even
when it's the best course of action. I went through very long month of
withdrawal and mourning but was steadfast in my resolve to rid myself of
that toxic relationship. When the dust settled, I was a full fledged
Wahls Warrior and I found myself feeling better than I had in years.
Free, actually. And open to finding new love! And I have. Fallen in
love. Over and over again!
My first new love after the big food
breakup came as a result of a blind date. My sister set me up...with
Mason Jars. I was immediately smitten. It was only a matter of weeks
before I broke the news to Tupperware that I was moving on...she was
being replaced and would need to find a new home.
The Salad
Spinner had been around the house for years, Hanging in the back of the
cabinet, alone, unnoticed, neglected even. But when given an important
role, a solo opportunity of sorts, (the daily spinning of the greens)
Salad Spinner performed flawlessly and I was instantly head over heals.
Love...
The Upright Freezer has been in my life for years as
well, and although not as neglected as the Salad Spinner, he was an
under appreciated friend that I often overlooked or took for granted.
Upright freezer had lived in the garage, in a closet, and in the laundry
room over the years...but no more! I'm love struck by my newfound
respect for my old loyal companion, faithful keeper of the bone broth,
protector of homemade soup, elk meat and free range chickens, guardian
of all things smoothie. Upright freezer now stands proudly in the kitchen
in all of his battered glory. Love rekindled.
I've done quite a
bit of online dating. My dating service of choice is Amazon. Recently, I
developed a serious crush on a Spiralizer and,well, let's just say so
far so good!
With the weight loss that has accompanied my having
left the abusive food relationship, I find I have the confidence to date
"up". Vitamix, no longer are you out of my league, an unrealistic,
unaffordable, unattainable love...and now that I have you, oh how I do
love, love, love you...
Friends and family have continued to set
me up. My mom introduced me to the Electric Pressure Cooker. I was
skeptical at first, having once dated her stovetop cousin, but when she
took a chicken from frozen solid to perfection in under an hour without
even heating up the kitchen (an important quality in Phoenix in the
summer) I went weak in the knees. Sweet love.
Once, at the store,
I was just minding my own business when a Salad Shooter started
flirting with me, whispering in my ear that he was currently 50% off...I
am a sucker for that sweet talk and before I knew it I had taken him
home...I am glad to say he is as advertised and never fails to deliver.
Carrots, and beets and mushrooms, perfectly sliced and ready to roast,
oh my! Love. Yet again.
I've even found love at the no kill
shelter (I think some people refer to it as the Goodwill Store). Not
just once. Twice. I have successfully rescued two dehydrators. Sure,
they aren't Excalibers, but they make a mean batch of kale chips.
Sometimes true love actually does come cheap, and if you are lucky, it
can be found in multiple quantities.
All of this leads me to my
newest love...she is somewhat of a mail order bride. I learned about her
from my new social media friends. I researched her, compared her to her
competition, ordered her, and then waited ever so impatiently for her
to come to live with me and the rest of my love group. Oh my lovely
ceramic pan, you are all that they said you would be...you are a one pan
wonder! Your lid really does complete you. I didn't think it possible,
but I have fallen in love once again.
Microwave, stop your
pouting. Clearly you need to suck it up and get over yourself. Your time
has passed. I know you feel left out because I no longer love you like I
used to and I seldom pay any attention to you at all. Still, I will
keep you around, at least for now, because you do shine a sweet light
down on my newest love, my beloved ceramic pan...
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