It’s time for another edition of
hosted by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.
It is often tempting to slip into the role of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, to pretend I am the master of my universe,
capable of accomplishing anything from bungee cord somersaults and helicopter
jeep-drops to Samurai stick-fighting and barefoot Alaskan dog-sledding. Then I hit a brick
wall of reality that sets me back on my heels, creating indecision and
uncertainty.
As
I struggle with my latest WIP, searching not for a 5000-year-old key to time
management but for simple direction, my confidence wavers and insecurity tunnels
ever deeper. Of course, all doubt needs fuel for sustenance, and self-pity is a
consistent, ever-replenishing supply source.
Soon,
rather than continuing to wallow, I realize a reward is in order for all that I
have already accomplished. I apply a quick swipe of make-up, slip into a
"non-writerly"' (i.e.: clean and unwrinkled) set of clothes, and head for the monthly
Honolulu ‘EAT THE STREET’ food wagon
round-up down on South Street. This month’s theme is Chocolate,
and I plan to indulge!
Everyone
knows chocolate is a much better source of fuel than self-pity for sustaining a
healthy mind and body, and that is why I plan to reward myself . . .
 |
| raw cacao beans; cacao beans whipped into a paste; extreme - chocolate on beef sandwich; ultimate - truffles |
wait
for it . . .
until
the cacaos come home.
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