Dinner for One
It has been ten months since the end of my marriage and nine months officially divorced. It has been quite the transition. I would spend a lot of my meals going out to eat with friends and family. I would justify it by saying well it is only me and financially I was good. But I just bought a new car and now have to watch my spending habits.
While married, I cooked about 3-4 dinners a week and I would cook enough so that my ex-husband would have something to eat for lunch. So that meant I cooked large sized meals for the most part. I enjoyed cooking and loved Saturday mornings when I would cook these amazing breakfasts for the both of us.
I have decided to start cooking again but have been struggling cooking just for one. I do have an issue with eating leftovers, I am not saying I am bougie well um, I just cannot stand eating the same meal for days. However, after last night I am going to have to. I went grocery shopping and thought why not chili. In my head it was just going to be one or two meals. By the time I finished dumping everything in the pot I was like “Oops meal prep for the week.” I laughed hard realizing that it is just me. I was like who can come over and enjoy a good meal. But then I thought ok I am going to eat this all week and no wasting.
The struggle:
I love/d being a wife. I took it seriously and absolutely believed in marriage. I miss the companionship and I am not going to lie the affection! I do not want to get used to cooking for one!
The opportunity:
Eating what I love and experimenting. That was one thing that was an issue, I love to eat healthy and explore different foods. My ex wanted fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, burgers and fries and other things that I did not eat! So I am excited to explore. Also, I may host parties more or attend more.
The lie I keep telling myself:
Eating for one is lonely and to keep yourself busy so you do not have to think about it.
The realization:
Enjoying the single life is going to be great. The peace at home, the chance to reflect and get to know myself better is going to be amazing! The single life is not a curse, it is a blessing.
What are some tips you would give a newly SINGLE lady or man?
Well as I go in deeper enjoying the single life, but not too much 🙂 I will be reflecting and periscoping on these relationship topics. Be sure to follow and catch me live! I love the engagement. My name is CicelyRenee on the scope and I will be looking for you!
Also, I realized I am such a wild sleeper and having the bed to myself is fun especially without all the snoring!
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Peace and Blessings,
CicelyRenee
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