It's Good For Your Soul

Anyone who knows me well, knows I go to food like it's my therapist. When you think about it, they don't call it comfort food for nothing. Why pay for an overpriced therapist, when you can indulge in a delicious pint of Ben & Jerry's, or break off a piece of luxurious Hershey's with Almonds, or sip on a LARGE glass of vino or strong margarita? It's comforting to know that these things will always be there when we need them, we can lay our hearts on the line and our innermost feelings in front of them without ever being judged, they don't talk back and their only goal is to make sure we are completely satisfied. That is why, for women, when we cant afford to buy new shoes (lets face it that is our other comfort), we nearly ALWAYS choose to communicate over food and alcohol. Recent heartbreak? Let's meet up for drinks and venting. Just got laid off? Come to my house for dinner and venting. Depressed? Lets go drinking and dancing and get our mind off things. Got a new job? Lets celebrate at the closest bar. Graduating? Let's throw a party with so much food we will have to roll you out.

This is just one of the many reasons why I love food and why I appreciate a good drink. Its the epicenter of encouragement, of getting through a bad breakup, of stimulating conversations, of new ideas, of overcoming obstacles. But most importantly it brings people together.