Before I can make anything, coffee included, the kitchen has to be clean.
Not tidy-ish. Clean. Counters clear, dishes away, no crumbs on the floor, before I let myself do anything else. I used to think that was just a quirk. Turns out there's a real difference between avoiding a task and just circling it until you're ready, and clearing counters might just be my version of circling. If that sounds familiar, start here.
TODAY’S PICKS
THE FEATURE
Control, On Her Terms.
She thought a calmer life meant everything got easier. What it actually took was deciding, on purpose, who still gets access to her and who doesn't.
Off Topic, But.
It took two cups of coffee before I could open my laptop this morning. I wanted to work. I just wasn't ready yet.
THE REFLECTION
The Trouble With Friends.
The honest math of adult friendship: you lose more than you make, and no one warns you it starts the moment you get married.
THE WILDCARD
The Longest Definition.
One three-letter word takes up more space in the dictionary than any other word in English. Bet you can't guess it.
If you know someone who'd love this, send it to them.
That's the whole ask.
There's something in it for you too.
Details below.
My answer:
With the specific instance I have in mind, I'm making the conscious choice of easy. Because it's the right thing to do. Sometimes that line gets blurry. But I'm still making the choice.
