The Sunday Post
Tiramisu Overnight Chia Oats, Carrot Snackin' Cake {With Maple Cream Cheese Frosting!}, Instant Pot Beef or Chicken Bone Broth
When chatting with my mom this week she told me that she cleaned out the basement and found some of my old photo albums. There were pictures of my college days with friends, some first “real” job photos and other silly things that seemed important to document at the time. She was commenting that I looked so young, pretty and innocent.
And, just a few days prior to that my brother also texted me this picture, of me, from what seemed like a lifetime ago. I’m just 20 years old and looking so chill here. I’m honestly not even sure where the photo was taken.
Are you trying to tell me something Universe?! I mean something more than, you need to lose a few pounds and lower your cholesterol?
Truth be told, I looked at this picture a few times this week. It kind of bothered me a bit at first. And I’ve been thinking that that girl had no idea what the future had in store for her. She was too busy worrying about her hair and having a good time with friends. So carefree and wanting to grow up so fast. Also, a bit of a scaredy cat who couldn’t fight her way out of a paper bag if she needed to and avoided conflict at all costs.
*Ahem* Still avoids conflict sometimes. But I can write a really kick ass letter when I’m mad!
When I was working in the kitchen today, I was meditating on what I thought about the younger me that others have had a glimpse of this week. And you know what?
I’m really proud of her.
That innocence sometimes led her down some challenging paths. This journey called life is not linear. Sometimes it’s awesome and sometimes it’s harder than she could’ve ever imagined. All of the things that she worried would go wrong, didn’t. All the things that she thought were important, weren’t.
I want to go back and tell her that 30 years later, this gal feels like she’s finally bloomed. She’s loving life in this old farmhouse with her family, chickens and dog included. The best people call her Mom. She’s got the most amazing tribe around her who keep her laughing and encourage her to let her hair get messy every once in a while. She has so much potential that is yet to be realized and is exploring new passions that make her so so happy.
She thought the fun times were happening THEN, but there are amazing times coming that she doesn’t even know about yet.
Yeah, there’s still some scary times. But that’s bound to happen in this thing called life.
It goes by reeeeeal fast. And we’re doin’ all right girlie.
Have a great week friends.
Renee xo
I recently made an incredible Classic Italian Tiramisu and it was so delish! But let’s be real, you can’t eat like that every day! I couldn’t stop thinking about it though so had to turn it into a healthier something else. What’s better than whole oats loaded with a rich espresso, healthy protein boost and a dusting of cocoa and dark chocolate?! AND! It’s got a whopping 17grams of protein per serving. Bring it on! Who needs a trip to Italy when this is available to start your morning each day?
Just kidding. Me!
Tiramisu Overnight Chia Oats- *3 servings
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