Thought for the day: maple syrup goes well with everything

It's a strange thing to say, but one of the things I struggle with most is the moments when I feel "normal". Yesterday it was so hard to get out of bed. I managed to get to an outpatient appointment with my mental health nurse who seemed very concerned about my welfare. I am due to see a psychiatrist in a few days and am still not fit for work. And yet despite the horror of this situation I have hours when I break free from the clutch of depression, when I manage to grasp hold of joy and pleasure.

Today I derived a deep and sinful pleasure from maple syrup; my sister visited me and we made a trip to My Old Dutch on the Kings road. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. Pancakes are the new pizza in my life. While my sister went for an amsterdammer I opted for an asparagus pancake with added chicken and chorizo. Luckily for me my sister shared her maple syrup. 

I discovered that the combination of chicken, cheese, chorizo and maple syrup is better than your bog-standard antidepressant will ever be.