Last Sunday I did what to most would seem like a chore, or just a down right wrong – I went to work. Yes, I work a lot, or am “always connected” as I like to put it. Being an entrepreneur and owning my own business, well, it is expected. But even though I work throughout most weekends, either catering or just in the office knocking out menus and answering inquiries, most Sunday afternoons you will not find me cooking for clients.

Last Sunday was different, I was having one of “those days” we all have from time to time; I woke up with a lot on my mind, went straight for a good sweat-sesh (hello endorphins!), then to shower, to church….to then realizing I couldn’t shake the mood I was in. I decided to “go to work” and headed to my commercial kitchen…on a Sunday afternoon! I didn’t have to go, I wanted to go. It then hit me, I was choosing to cook, choosing to work, when there was no money involved but truly because I LOVE it, and cooking and being creative in the kitchen is a true hobby and stress-relief for me.

I am sure you have been asked the question “what would you wake up and do every day for free?” and whatever that is, that is what you should be doing for a living…well, that question is what my father has always asked me. Well Sunday I realized that I am doing just that, every day I am doing what I love and getting paid for it! I know that I am one very lucky gal to experience this. When I was in the kitchen, not even cooking, just organizing my recipes for the coming week, setting out my supplies, taking inventory of my spice collection…I realized I was in my happy place, that I did not want to leave. My heart became peaceful, my anxiety and thoughts started to calm down, it was crazy to me!! I have many, many things to be thankful for, but like most people these days, I also have my issues, and life-decisions to make…and they seem to keep coming! But with it being the start of “Thankfulness Month” i.e. November, I thought I would share just how thankful I am that I have been blessed to turn my hobby into my very own career – with no boss but myself (which is not always a good thing, because Lord knows I can be cray-cray lol).

I realize that not everyone can drop their current job, and just dive straight into their hobbies and hope to create a booming career, but I do challenge you to at least start! Or find some hobby, just find something that takes your mind off of life for a bit. Outside of cooking, for me, that is exercise, music, (hello long walks and ear-phones!), laughing/comedy, and prayer. What is your go-to way to de-stress and what are you most thankful for? I’d love to hear!

Thanks for reading my rambling and ranting. I know this short and sweet blog post is not grammatically correct, and would not win any awards for great literary skills, but this is honestly just what was on my heart recently. Sunday was “one of those days” that was preceeded by a “few of those days”, but tomorrow is a new day. As I button up my chef coat and slip my hair into a slick bun, I will remind myself of the many blessings I have, and as I begin cooking I will be thankful that I am able to be doing what I love – cooking, creating in the kitchen. My heart will feel full, and my head light, all while I am cooking for my clients so they can “eat hearty, without the headache!”

Isn’t it funny how someone else’s headache is another person’s relief?