Second Diary

Today I decided to cook something different for fun. I think this blog-thing is making me very active, which I like, because it allows me to pay attention to little details that I do. This soup that I made today was amazing because I actually had to start from scratch and made the broth myself. I usually cook Korean dishes only, with simple recipes, things that you can make in less than 10-15 minutes. This Broccolli and Arugula Soup's recipe was found by my friend Ingrid from a blog named GOOP Newsletter--Detox. As soon as I read the title, I thought to myself, my goodness that's exactly what I need right now. DETOX.


Apparently, World English Dictionary defines the word Detox as "Treatment designed to rid the body of poisonous substances, esp alcohol and drugs." (YES. I rely on dictionary.com a lot more than you think lol) The word "poisonous substances" catches my eyes because it somehow relates to what I always try to remind myself--

Keep the good, throw away the bad.
Work on what is working out for you.


Obviously this isn't always possible. But I know that if I don't give myself atleast a small try I'm probably going to end up drowning myself in the Sea of Depression, violently choking with my hands that have touched the mix of Guilt, Regret and Self-Hatred blended with Scoop of Stress. I've been there, and you know and I know that it isn't worth losing a breath over "poisonous" ingredients like those.

(...and some healthy ingredients)

I have to admit that this soup stopped me today from reaching closer to that Sea of Depression. The process of making it, the activity of it all, actually helped me shift my focus on what I am enjoying and what I am liking at that very moment. This naturally gave me a feeling of satisfaction and thankfulness for having done something that made me happy. I've been thinking less about my future and more about my immediate life lately because just like Alicia Keys sings it, "present is a gift"-- and so is mine.