I have been dealing with some serious anxiety this week that began over the weekend. It’s a combination of work stress, friend comparisons, and general exhaustion from running around a lot. On Sunday I felt like I was on the brink of a panic attack and was just focused on putting one foot in front of the other to stave it off. Getting to spend some quality time with Finn, watching a shared favorite tv show with Albert, and having plans with friends this evening and Sunday are really helping. And that’s also why I do this Mirepoix series – it always helps to find the positive moments in each week!
I wasn’t initially planning on going, but my beau convinced me to attend my cousin’s wedding in California. I was hesitant because I wasn’t really going to know anyone and it was going to be an exhausting, quick trip, but I’m glad I went. In truth, the trip was a bit lonely since I stayed in a random hotel away from everyone else, didn’t have any friends there/reason to hit the dance floor, was still dealing with work issues on my day off, and missed V much more than I expected, but it was still nice to get away. I love exploring a new city and this was a great one. I’m already trying to figure out how to get back so I can do a deeper dive. And I got to wear a super fun dress! I found this one new with tags on The Real Real for $55 with shipping/tax when it currently sells for $478. It was about two sizes too big when it arrived, but nothing the tailor couldn’t fix. Even with $120 on alterations, I can safely say it was a steal. I love love love having a reason to dress up – and, while somewhat lonely, love having a random solo hotel room for snacking, watching cheesy tv, and taking elevator mirror selfies like this.
This week marked Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. I was shocked that NYC public schools were closed both days – something I definitely did not experience in Savannah! It’s so nice to get that recognition, but I failed to prepare for the days off. I didn’t sign Finn up for any camps and am not a member of a synagogue with toddler-friendly services, which meant I had to care for him all day. For the first time in my life, I didn’t attend services – didn’t even stream them. I was disappointed in myself, but I made sure to prepare celebratory meals both nights for the three of us. On the first night, I roasted a chicken for the first time and was so pleased with the results! I’ve always been intimidated by the dish, but it was really so simple, especially since I did two halves instead of a whole. Perhaps this is a metaphor for life I should take into the new year – sometimes you just gotta make a small adjustment to suit your lifestyle and then just go for it.
The first day of Rosh Hashanah we pretty much chilled. We didn’t resort to tv at all, but we stayed home for hours just playing games before going on a Whole Foods run. I thought it was fine, but at supper Finn complained that the day was “so lawng” and “we didn’t do anyfing.” I decided to ensure day 2 was the opposite. I discovered a new play place on TikTok that was all the way down in alphabet city – just getting there was an adventure. We spent a couple hours there before doing a fun lunch and grabbing a couple essentials from the grocery store. Finn had no complaints that night!
Peaches to Apples 