I need a swift kick in the pants

[thinklikeajellyfish]

I'm stuck and could use a nudge. 

I need to cook dinner.  I have food that is going to go bad if I don't cook it.  Every time I go to the fridge to get ingredients out I get sick to my stomach because this is going to be the first meal I am cooking for just me.  The first meal I'm cooking without my husband in my life.  I freeze and just can't do it, and I'm about to burst into tears.  Please just tell me to take a deep breath and cook.  This seem so silly, but it is really really hard. 

[Deleted]

Fuck, I'd order a pizza.

[bania]

I'm really sorry. ((Hugs)). I second order in.

[jacquie]

I'd be ordering in too. Some steamed dumplings and chicken lo mein sound fitting.

[bonquiqui]

Sept 22, 2013 20:26:38 GMT -5 thinklikeajellyfish said:

I'm stuck and could use a nudge. 

I need to cook dinner.  I have food that is going to go bad if I don't cook it.  Every time I go to the fridge to get ingredients out I get sick to my stomach because this is going to be the first meal I am cooking for just me.  The first meal I'm cooking without my husband in my life.  I freeze and just can't do it, and I'm about to burst into tears.  Please just tell me to take a deep breath and cook.  This seem so silly, but it is really really hard. 

No, actually you don't need a kick, you just need a hug.  I completely understand, and agree that you should just order in  This is a tough road, trust me, and the most important thing is that you take care of yourself right now.  

[pantsparty]

Order in. This is not a time to toughen up. Be kind to yourself.

[thinklikeajellyfish]

You guys just made me tear up, and you all are probably right.  Wait until it's easier. It will get easier.  Don't be a hero and all that, right?

[girlfriday11]

Pizza, stat. I am so sorry honey. ((Hugs))

[pantsparty]

Sept 22, 2013 20:43:18 GMT -5 thinklikeajellyfish said:

You guys just made me tear up, and you all are probably right.  Wait until it's easier. It will get easier.  Don't be a hero and all that, right?

You can be brave later. There's no need to be brave now. (((jellyfish)))

[Deleted]

Order in. This is the time to be kind to yourself, not toughen up. If something is too hard to handle right now, don't. This is all so fresh for you! :::hugs:::

[Deleted]

Grubhub.com, doorstepdelivery.com, whatever is comparable in your area... Get some comfort food. Tonight is not the night to cook. Try again tomorrow. ((hugs))

[Deleted]

Pizza? FFS you can have M&Ms for dinner if you really want to!

Listen to everyone. Today is not the day.

[livinitup]

Start easy, like a sandwich. Next week.

If you're feeling dramatic about this, minimize it. Really.

[thinklikeajellyfish]

Sept 22, 2013 21:01:30 GMT -5 livinitup said:

Start easy, like a sandwich. Next week.

If you're feeling dramatic about this, minimize it. Really.

I like this.  Thanks everyone.  Dinner for tonight has been acquired.  ((allofML))

[Deleted]

Sept 22, 2013 21:26:32 GMT -5 thinklikeajellyfish said:

Sept 22, 2013 21:01:30 GMT -5 livinitup said:

Start easy, like a sandwich. Next week.

If you're feeling dramatic about this, minimize it. Really.

I like this.  Thanks everyone.  Dinner for tonight has been acquired.  ((allofML))

Topper's Chipotle Carnitas pizza is AH-MAZING, for future reference. *hugs*

[Booze Raccoon]

I think the fact that you can eat is a great sign. You're stronger than you think. I also say order in.

[lexxasaurus]

Jellyfish, it does get easier, absolutely. It's not silly at all! In fact after I left my long term s/o earlier this year, my first shopping trip alone I started crying in the bread aisle because I was so overwhelmed at 'cooking for one'. It's okay to not be strong, there's no need to do something "because you should" and screw it, take out is best. Emotionally for now, and hey, no dishes!