Comments on: bright spots.

By: ellie

ellie — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:35:02 +0000

I really like this post. I agree with you on food- I don’t like the negative connotations that are conjured up when people link food with emotions, but it doesn’t have to be a negative thing. A lot of my happiest memories are linked in with food in one way or another (maybe it’s a Jewish thing!) Other bright spots…friends, music, dancing, family, writing.

By: Neela Marijana

Neela Marijana — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:55:29 +0000

food now is a bright spot in my life and i am glad it is. food nourishes me and that is it! i dont abuse food anymore to deal with my emotions. but i know i need food to live and enjoy life.
but i have realized that there are so many other things now that make up that bright spot in my life now. friends, family, school, shopping, dancing, laughing, music, arts, writing, painting, yoga…

By: Crunchy Granola Gal

Crunchy Granola Gal — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:08:22 +0000

what a wonderful blog post, miss leslie. thank you!

bright spots in my life? the healthier, almost normal relationship with food i’ve worked for years to establish, my friends and family, running, new york city, music, skiing, writing, laughter and silliness.

By: meghan

meghan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:01:06 +0000

Your writing is always so lovely! Food is a huge part of my life but travel (to discover food!)plays a huge role as well. Family, friends, nature are also very important and life giving.

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:11:15 +0000

Great post. Food is definitely important to me… I love to cook, especially with family, and going out to a meal with people I care about always makes me happy. I also love to read, travel, soak up culture… I guess I have a lot to feel happy about!

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:49:12 +0000

im glad to see you share some other aspects of your life, leslie! i am always curious

By: Maya

Maya — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:51:08 +0000

Food is definitely a bright spot in my life. But others include travel, languages, literature, running, and art. I am no artist, but I do appreciate art!

By: maggie

maggie — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:49:27 +0000

Oh this is a beautiful post! I find making a meal an accomplishment so that is an bright spot…the work, the flavor and the memory is a happy thing. But I do understand that food can’t fix emotions or be lifes soul purpose. I think its a lovely addition.

My other bright spots? Waking up and taking my baby sister to school. Having tea time in the afternoon with her. Going for walks with my puppy. Collaging and photography. Traveling with my best friend.

Thank you for the sweet comments, you put a smile on my face truely.
Love ya lots,
Maggie

By: Andi

Andi — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:36:06 +0000

I love that this is the 1st post of yours that I have read. I agree with every single thing you listed. Traveling, by far, has been the biggest influence on my life. Thanks for this lovely inspiration today. Can’t wait to read more of your posts.

By: Abby

Abby — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:24:54 +0000

Great post, as I had read Gena’s earlier and wasn’t sure how to reply. Food is a definite bright spot for me, but I teeter on the edge of a love/hate relationship with it. While I love it, I also place too much importance directly on it instead of the whole experience tied to it, if that makes sense.

I want it to be an entirely positive thing, and not such a force that it can also cause me to feel obsessive, restricted or controlled at times. So, we’re working on that

My “others” are SOOO baseball and hockey, writing for me and nature–it calms me like nothing else.