Wednesday, April 27, 2011

When Life Gives You Lemon Bars


It's been a particularly annoying week at work, and it's only Wednesday. I've found that when your day feels like a punch in the face, stuffing some food in there puts things back in their proper place for a moment. I don't mean scarfing down a bag of potato chips or a box of Girl Scout cookies in a fit of frustration/anger/tears (although sometimes, that's necessary), but I mean taking a few minutes, going for a walk, treating yourself to something you love and savoring every bit of it. So yesterday, I visited the bakery down the street from my office and learned when life gives you lemon bars, suddenly things don't seem so bad. Here's hoping we all have wonderful Wednesdays.
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15 comments:

  1. nicoleApril 27, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    looks delicious! i hope your week gets a little better :)

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  2. KatelynApril 27, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I do that too with a coffee place that has chocolate smoothies! Hope you have a great day today!

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  3. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I woke up and thought it was Tuesday. It really made my week to realize it was, in fact, not Tuesday and this stupid work-week is half over. I want a lemon bar now.

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  4. JennJoApril 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Oh the delectable deliciousness of lemon bars! Truly happy Wednesday to you, dear friend. <3 Jenn.

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  5. Carol {Everyday Delights}April 27, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Ugh I hate days like that. At least we have lemon bars to cheer us up!

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  6. Tiffany from HOLIDAYApril 27, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I adore this post and couldn't agree more. What is up w/ this week?!? I guess it's why I, too, have been sneaking in some leftover Easter candy. A lemon bar would be much better. Here's to hoping the weekend is way better. I like to live by the mantra, "After every bad day is a good day!" xo

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  7. CarolineApril 27, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    YESSSSSSSSSS PLEASE!!!!

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  8. I'd Rather Be Holding a Mint JulepApril 27, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    YUM!!!!

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  9. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}April 27, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    "when your day feels like a punch in the face, stuffing some food in there puts things back in their proper place for a moment."

    I could not agree more! I always have a dove chocolate or two on hand for when life throws poo at me.

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  10. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Good morning from Tokyo!

    My mother has the most wonderful lemon bar recipe and you're so right~it's like tasting a little bit of sunshine. I hope the rest of your week is a good one. Actually, better than good~fantastic!

    Warmly,

    Elizabeth

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  11. BeckyApril 27, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    You're halfway through! (And now have me craving lemon bars!)

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  12. Marisa SeguinApril 27, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    That is my kind of cure for the Wednesday (or any day) blues.

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  13. Lady GreyApril 27, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I love lemon squares too... and I can see how they could turn your mood around!
    Hope the rest of your week goes better!
    oxo

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  14. Lauren @The Little Things We Do....April 28, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    sorry you're having a rough week girl :(. but i like your idea for giving yourself a boost - a true treat rather than mindless junk food really can be a bright spot in your day.

    my indulgence on a bad day is a biscotti and a latte from stumptown. somehow coffee always makes everything seem a little more ok. :).

    hope your week gets better!

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  15. Pinecone CampApril 28, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Whoa. I hope all is well now! I have those days too. Maybe this is why I bake a lot ;) Take it easy.

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