Struggles

Every  quest to cope with many small things post big struggles. Whether to get out of bed, get bundled up and head for work despite of freezing temperature, struggles are always there. To do or not to do. To go or not to  go. Struggles are built in as long as there are decisions to be made. They become evident and strong specially if options are available. Options might be abundant but the fact that, only one thing can be taken at a time gives more time for struggles to build up.

It is an interesting thing to know that there are given options. However, human nature has also a built in desire to accumulate and want more than one. This often complicates any situation that will again lead to struggles. Pondering on this premise, the source of struggles is often internal. Often, it springs from deep within a being. It is a self inflicted dilemma that when viewed positively, will provide an opportunity to grow and live an active life. It is an opportunity to grow because in every struggle there is a cognitive challenge to think logically and act according to necessities rather than mere desires. It provides an active chances of life because it pushes an individual to take an action and to be brave enough to face the consequences. These are chances in life that should not be missed and should be enjoyed. In the end, I personally believe that this is what makes life more valuable and exciting.

Thanksgiving menu

Thanks to Erasmo Cortez

Several years ago, my mom found a way to avoid having to cook most of Thanksgiving dinner. She didn’t seek this out, but it was ultimately her doing. While I was filtering through all of my emails including an advertisement for www.expertsatellite.com, I found one about Real Simple magazine. My mom always asks us to give her a list of things we want for Christmas; I included a subscription to this magazine on mine. My sister received a subscription, too, and when Thanksgiving rolled around the next year, we found a complete menu in the one of the issues. Since my sister’s husband loves to cook, they suggested we stray from the usual menu and try this new one. My mom was fully supportive of this idea and said if we’d be in charge, she’d make sure to buy all of the ingredients we needed. Since then, she assumes that she will start the turkey in the morning and then turn the rest – meaning all of the sides – over to us. Conveniently, that is the hardest part.