What is Jamie’s Corner?
Jamie's Corner is a humorous look at life, in particular my life.
In the movies, I am not the elegant lady that walks down the stairs and charms her guests with grace and beauty. I am the one that trips on her gown, spills wine on her new dress and tries to carry on a conversation with spinach stuck in between her teeth. Years ago, it used to affect my sense of self and make my depression worse. But I no longer see it that way. A writer once told me anything that does not go smoothly in life makes for a good story. I agree. And I have lots of stories.
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My story this week is Jamie and the Multi-Talented Friend.
I have a friend who seems to be good at everything. She is successful in her career, she can cook, her house is immaculate, she can sew, manage money well and is good at several sports. I seem to be treading water while she does laps around me. I want to be more like her- capable and talented. I get down on myself because I feel I should know how to do so much more.
We joke in my family that I am not domesticated. I do not consider myself a good cook and my house is definitely not perfect. So, a few years ago, I decided to work on my cooking skills. Besides wanting to do more; I was tired of eating the same boring food all the time. I love to eat (I know, who doesn’t? Lol). But I didn’t necessarily like my food. Everything I touched seemed to wilt, burn or taste like it came from a school cafeteria.
I did what I always do when I don’t know something; I turned to my computer. After all, all of the answers seem to be there. I reviewed and printed out so many recipes that I couldn’t see my kitchen counter! I bought groceries that barely ever made it into my cart before- spinach, asparagus, sweet potatoes, almond flour and radishes. Several months and two minor burns later, my food tasted edible. In fact, some recipes were downright good. Gordon Ramsey I am not but at least I am one step closer.
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