These months I’ve been diving into cookbooks. As April comes to an end, I feel lucky to have spent the first four months of 2025 with such high energy and I’ve been reluctant to say goodbye. Reflecting on this spring compared to last, I’ve learned that our only mission in life is to find happiness. I’ve decided to avoid unnecessary discomfort. If I’m cold, I turn on the AC. If I’m hot, I wear sandals with barefoot. When I feel invadable, I recognize this as just another round of PMS. It’s a normal part of life. If I come bum, I walk. If I’m tired, I go to sleep. Instead of focusing on discipline, I’m learning to relax and rest. Just like my cookie dough, which transforms from a loose mixture into a cohesive hole for cutting into flower shapes. It needs to rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours. If the dough needs a break, we definitely do, too. I made these adorable flower shaped cookies at little rewards for myself. After cooling, I dusted them with powered sugar and the buttery aroma fills in the air. Just one bite reminds me that life is still worth living.
