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We're gonna get serious for a moment here. I've been putting off writing this post for quite a while now. This blog has been ridiculously impersonal lately because I've been going through a really challenging time in my life. I struggle to write anything real on these pages, as I try so hard to bury the reality of my life at the moment. It's uncomfortable for me, and probably noticeable to you, so I figure I'd better just get it out there and be real with you: I'm going through a divorce.<\/p>\n

I won't go into details, because that's not what this blog is about, but I want to be able to talk to you guys about what's actually<\/em> happening in my life, including my struggles. Some of you have noticed the we\/our\/us changed to I\/my\/me a while back. You also saw me move home, to Portland, in an abrupt end to my year in Asia - our<\/em> year in Asia. It has felt so odd to not give any explanation! So now I'm back. And sometimes it's really hard. And while I keep things jolly here, sometimes I really want to tell you that I'm having a tough day. Because I do have tough days - where I can't find the motivation to do anything other than binge-watch Netflix and eat my weight in cheese. I guess those are pretty normal breakup things, but feeling like I have to hide them makes it all the weirder. I've been hibernating at my mom's house for just over a month, battling a range of emotions - embarrassment, anger, fear, heartache - and feeling really inauthentic in my blogging. So, I'm sorry for that. Thanks for being patient with me.<\/p>\n

All things considered, I really am doing well. I'm feeling optimistic, calm, grounded - sometimes downright joyful - about what my life holds in the present and future. I'm grateful for the lessons I've learned and experiences I've had. I'm moving forward with my life - I'll share details soon (like new apartment stuff! I moved in yesterday!) - and making the best of a really painful situation. I've been overwhelmed with the love and support I've received from friends, family, and even strangers. Weird, yes, but so great to know that no matter what: I have people. I have love in my life, from so many sources, and that will never change. I can't even begin to talk about what a huge help my yoga and meditation practice have been - the last year of diving deep into both of them has prepared me in the best way to face this divorce with as much sanity and peace as I can. I'm so grateful.<\/p>\n

\"Single<\/p>\n

I'm not sure how much, if at all, I'll really talk about this with all of you, but I wanted to open the door and let you know that I am a real person. I hope I'll be able to share my life, as it evolves and inevitably has ups and downs, while keeping this space joyful and fun.<\/p>\n

With all of that said {thank you all for listening!}, you should probably brace yourselves for some single-lady recipes coming up. I'm cooking for one, and I know I'm not the only one! This recipe, single serving chocolate chip cookie dough, is pretty perfect. Of course I'm coming from a \"I'm going through a breakup and therefore can eat whatever the heck I want\" standpoint (right? is that allowed? I think so), but I'm guessing everyone has a night here or there where all they need is a nice big spoonful of cookie dough. So here you go: a simple recipe to make a decent amount (read: not a small spoonful, but not total gluttony) of good ol' chocolate chip cookie dough. No eggs, no baking, no beating hard butter with a spoon.<\/p>\n

\"Single<\/p>\n

And if any of you are having one of those \"I need some sugar and chocolate and netflix for HOURS\" kinds of days ... You're not alone. I'm right there with you, and I'm 100% sure it does get better. Especially with chocolate and butter and sugar. Just sayin'...<\/p>\nPrint<\/a><\/span>

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