To eat

Dear Cindy,

I too have pressing lists of readings, assignments, and papers I'll hopefully someday check off my to-do list. This is probably something I should refrain from revealing to maintain a semblance of normalcy or sanity, but I've actually composed a typed, eight-page to do-list of all things I must complete this semester. Excessive? Yes, I know. It's organized by course and by week... so I can see how far I will inevitably fall behind. Although it may end up covered in stray hairs and forgotten by the end of the semester, a to-do list is useful because it's temporarily inspirational and empowering.

Whenever I sit down to slay a stack of readings, I find my thoughts consumed by the possibilities of both sweet and savoury snacks. Visions of chocolate profiteroles, cheese-drenched anything, and ice cream smothered apple pies dance in my head. Studying makes my mouth water. It's some sort of Pavlovian response: as soon as I sit down at my desk, my mind can't help but wander, and my stomach's desires triumph.

I found this sinful but delightful recipe for Oreo-stuffed chocolate chip cookies on BeckyBakes. This blogger proclaims, "life is uncertain - eat dessert first!" This is a mantra I can certainly identify with, and these cookies seem the perfect way to satisfy a sweet tooth!

Maybe it's some ancient instinct to store up before hibernation, but winter always leaves me craving an abundance of less than healthy treats. I guess eating is a good way to continuously stay warm when the temperature dips below minus 25! Last night I braved the cold and hit up Igloofest, which is a month-long outdoor music concert in Montreal! It was like a playground for drunk university students. There were awesome ice-beds, fireplaces, sculptures, and free marshmallows to roast! I rocked so many layers that I achieved a Michelin tire man look and managed to stayed toasty all night!

I just thought I'd sign off with this lovely quote:

“I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see.” -- John Burroughs 

I guess it's okay if our checklists remain incomplete, I'm sure we're doing something more worthwhile? We're probably doing the things we'll remember most when we look back.

Love,

Jade