Me Moments

Selfishness

It's a mood. I experience it at times. It's normal. Most of the time, I am selfish about time. There just never seems to be enough hours in the day. I used to laugh at people when they said that. Now, I completely understand. The wisdom we accumulate over the years; however, I still want my time.

Ideally, those stolen minutes, or if I am lucky, hours of time, are spent reading or crafting. I want to be able to curl up with a soft blanket, a steaming cup of sweetened tea and a good book. I want it to be quiet and I want lots of time. I’d take hours if I could manage to get hours. In the meantime, I'll take what I can get. Just to escape. Occasionally I find that undisturbed hour of time that, selfishly, I take and enjoy. It’s like slipping into a hot bubble bath. I become enveloped in the moment. Usually I can steal some time for me on a weekend when everyone else in the house has already retired. I quietly prepare for my time. I tip-toe to the family room to wrap myself in my moment.

Last night, I was selfish in the kitchen. Usually I bake for the family, a family member, friend or a special occasion. Last night, I was baking for me. Selfish.

I found a recipe for scones that I wanted to try. I LOVE scones. I like the “biscuit-y” texture that they have and the slight sweetness infused by fruit. Why I chose this recipe, I am not sure. After all, I usually want a cranberry-walnut scone but last night I made orange-chocolate chip scones. I am not a big chocolate fan but I made them. I think it was the orange that called out to my senses. They mixed up quickly and baked so very nice. Perfect! They are delicious but not a favorite of mine. I am sure I'll make them again. They'd be a nice addition to a family brunch. In my search for that perfect scone, I shall sit back down with some cookbooks.

All was not lost. My husband liked them and requested that I pack one in his lunch. Our daughter tasted one this morning and asked if she could pack one in her lunch. Obviously she liked them so I'll add this recipe to my growing collection. Personally, I would add more zest to the recipe and swap out the chips for cranberries but that is my preference. My selfishness.