Food Vibes: MOAR POTATOES (Patreon)

Listen. I wholeheartedly believe that there isn't a problem in the world that a potato can't fix. At least not an emotional problem 😅 And if the potatoes aren't helping, you've got the wrong potatoes 💁‍♀️

I have been struggling a lot the past week. Because of the state of the world, the general energy of everyone trying to just get by, the stress and excitement and overwhelm of charity stream things, the way some people in my life have treated me and people I care about, a friend-breakup... It's been a long week. A very, very long week. Also, I may have killed Kevin (the plant) 🫣

And I know potatoes can't really fix anything, but let me tell you... I had been snacking on potato chips a lot. They are my go-to snack. My comfort snack. And to be honest, I am still snacking on potato chips and just finished a bag not 20 minutes ago 😂

BUT the potato chips weren't really helping. They were enough to help me feel mildly comforted, but...not enough to give me that happy dance I get when something just hits the spot perfectly in every way I need it to, you know?

But then...last night... I had some of the best french fries I've ever had. And sure, I'm still struggling with emotions, and processing all of them will take time, and the world is still a scary place... But for just a moment, things felt okay. Good, even. I had a moment of joy in eating those potatoes 🙈 AND NOTHING CAN TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME!

So anyway...I suppose the point of this post is, firstly, potato appreciation. Can never have too much of that. But secondly, to serve as a reminder that even when things feel awful, dark, scary, uncomfortable...it's okay to seek and to find moments of joy. No matter how small or silly they may seem. And if something comfortable isn't quite enough this time, because let's be honest, times are especially tough, maybe something comfort-adjacent and new is worth trying 🤷‍♀️ Did I do it on purpose? No. But did I get the moment of joy? Absolutely.

Also, I saw a sea lion earlier in the day, so...that helped too 😅👍 But that's beside the point...or is it? 👀