i am a single person, a single woman, living alone. on a typical day, i use one fork, i use one spoon, i use one coffee mug, one drinking glass, one plate, one knife to spread the butter on my toast. coffee in the morning is just for one. if i make a meal, it’s just for me. lately, i have forgotten that i can make something sweet and beautiful just for myself. sometimes i forget that taking out the mixer, heating up the oven, dirtying up multiple bowls just for myself is absolutely worth the trouble. sometimes i forget that there is so much pleasure in enjoying a small decadence in solitude. sometimes i forget that showing romance to yourself is the most romantic thing of all.
life has felt like one hard decision after the other lately so i wanted to make something sweet to celebrate the decision to make those choices - even if they are difficult. i wanted to make a small sweetness to enjoy quietly and alone.