I am never pan-frying cheap pork chops without brining them in apple cider overnight again. 2nd time I've done it and the first time wasn't a fluke. So tender! Served with sauteed apples and onions, and perfectly roasted garlic and thyme potatoes, they were a huge hit.
We ate, then watched 2 comedies last night. Kiddo hadn't seen Zombieland; loved it. Was told by the kiddo my brownies were the best he's had. *buffs nails on shirt front*
House is clean. Didn't even have to do emergency house cleaning before kiddo arrived this year.
Laundry under control.
All Xmas presents bought with 2 weeks to spare.
Depression under control. Anxiety managable.
Pets happy. Kiddo loves high school. D loves new job.
2 years sober Jan 31st. Weight holding steady at a happy place for 8 months.
Baking up a holiday storm.
Only real worries are money-based (student loans) and politics. Which are real worries, but not being stressed about all the other stuff makes addressing those concerns in 2018 more managable.
I started feeling more contentment (very nice!) at the beginning of 2017, and concerns notwithstanding, I am leaving 2017 able to experience feelings of genuine happiness.
It's been a long time since I felt like this.