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Was feeling a bit down and a bit psychotic. Grey and yukko here today. Inside, like everyone. Got off my butt and made some quickie brownies, just from a mix, not scratch (BirdDancer would be ashamed). But I do have to say, this Ghiradelli double chocolate mix is not half bad for a mix. Should have made my own, but am almost out of cocoa.
Anyway, it is amazing how, for me, just getting up and taking action--any action--improves things for me. Just doing something rather than nothing is often a right step for getting me out of my head. Plus, now I have yummy brownies!! __________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield |
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Congrats on making brownies.
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Awesome! Baking always makes me feel better, and brownies are the best!
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Yum! We made the Ghiardelli triple fudge brownies this week and they were awesome. I've never seen a pan of brownies go so fast No shame.
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Oh no! I have been craving brownies for days now and have, thus far, not made any!
I do agree these are fantastic: " the Ghiardelli triple fudge brownies" __________________ May we each fully claim the courage to live from our hearts, to allow Love, Faith and Hope to enLighten our paths. |
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Are they kosher? I'm coming over!
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You get the idea. Sorry. Bit that's the way t is right now... Thank you for asking. __________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield |
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No, no, I am not ashamed of you! Ghirardelli is yummy!
It's 2:50 am and I am awake and was craving blueberry waffles for breakfast wishing they could be made much easier than they can. Perhaps even miraculously appear. Then you post about those yummy Ghirardelli brownies and I think "Mmm, they sound yummy for breakfast, too!" Can you transport a couple brownies to me via Star Trek transporter? Update: The idea of your brownies tempted me so much that I had to go downstairs and defrost a small chocolate chocolate chip zucchini muffin from my freezer. Not quite a fudge brownie, but at least now I might get back to sleep. Last edited by Anonymous46341; Mar 29, 2020 at 02:21 AM.. |
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I'm glad to hear you're feeling a bit better, bpcyclist. I often bake, too, when depressed. Bread, usually. I find it just enough of a challenge to keep me coming back, but not so much that it will just frustrate me when I can't concentrate.
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I bet they taste good.
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Also, is it possible these repeated experiences are symbolic in nature? |
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Hey -- everyone likes baking so much i must do some! Now that i'm not dieting i am free to indulge. I've made zucchini bread before. A favorite. Homemade food tastes fantastic! I tend to eat a lot of frozen stuff. Not a good time for shopping for baking things tho. Will save this idea for when the virus passes.
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I love to smell bread baking. It lifts my mood, at least for awhile.
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Mmmm, brownies! Glad you're feeling a bit better, I hope that psychosis stuff goes away for you, I know you've been struggling for quite a while now
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I have only made bread a couple of times, but it was super fun. Thanks for the support, fluffy.
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I have to agree that taking action helps...we’ve been clapping for people on the front lines every night at eight in the window...I’m not sure anyone will ever know but it’s doing something....
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Second, there is a ton of security in this building. Everything is recorded--every single entry and exit. Everything is on video. There is no way some kind of big operation like this could happen without property owner support and they would never do that without multiple warrants/court orders/etc. And there is zero basis for any legit judge.court to approve such orders, as I abide by all laws. Third, I have both bipolar 1 with a lot of psychotic features, esp. lately, and PTSD. I was, in fact, horrifically mistreated by law enforcement long ago. That did actually occur. I have some of it on tape at my attorney's office, just so you know. But there is no question that those years badly damaged my brain. My threat assessment system is completely broken.No question about this. So, I know all these things. And they are somewhat helpful to be aware of. But I am still struggling despite that insight. Not sure about that symbolism piece. I am operating at a more literal, concrete, fear-based point of mind in all this. __________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield |
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