Baking Makes Me Happy

For me, baking is a way to relax and work at the same time. There is something comforting in watching my butter lighten and mix with powdered sugar. I like watching it go from clumps to a smooth, creamy texture. And I love trying out new recipes to test out my skills. 

First, I spent a majority of the day hanging out with my mom. She made a tasty homemade beef stew for dinner so I had to stick around to have some of that! Then I headed home to start baking! Decided to try baking with alcohol since it IS the Super Bowl tomorrow. And while I couldn't care less about sports, it gave me a reason to try out a new recipe. So I did it. And I decorated the crap out of those cupcakes. Pulled out my piping bags, piping tips, and beautified those bad boys. I gotta say, I'm pretty proud of myself. I sent a picture to my mom, and she said they looked professional. Now, I know she's a little biased, but I think they look darn good. And mom was proud. And that makes me feel awesome. I rarely get told that I make people proud and it really makes me happy to hear. Knowing I made someone proud today means I can go to sleep easy and with a smile on my face.