Serenity & Spice

In the last few months, I have found that I have needed to rebuild my self-confidence from the ground up. It would help with some attention from the opposite sex. That has proven to be difficult as I need better self-confidence to attract the attention of the opposite sex. It’s a vicious cycle.  Welcome to the world of app dating! By now, most people have tried dating apps like Tinder and Bumble . It is a treacherous minefield trying to find someone to connect with. When you find someone that seems perfectly decent, you agree to meet. Sometimes it works out. Terry's Chocolate at Rock Town Distillery Available February 15th “A couple got married here,” said Stephanie at Rock Town Distillery . “They had their first date at the distillery.” The couple in question had met here as a midway point between where they lived. One was from Texas, and the other was from Alabama.  “We recommend taking the tour of the distillery or attending one of our cocktail classes,” she says.  Wh...

The last few years have been tough. It doesn’t seem like this pandemic is ever going to really end and personal setbacks have me questioning my purpose. As with all traumatic breakups, I’ve been experiencing triumphant highs and extreme lows this year. Even my cat is tired of my shit.  This is the first time in seven years I will be single during the holidays. I’ve been searching for a movie to fit my current situation, but all I can find are cheesy Hallmark rom-coms. Can’t there be a movie about a cynical but quirky food blogger that likes beer and says “fuck” at least five times a day having a magical Christmas on her own?  I need to do things that are nourishing for my soul. Go out on the town. Support local businesses. Spend time with the friends that have stuck around. Maybe make some new ones. The holidays are not about presents or having someone to snuggle up with. Maybe next year, there will be a workaholic businessman with whom I can get into yuletide shenanigans. Thi...