Being a college student means juggling deadlines and surviving countless sleepless nights, but it feels like the universe is throwing me off balance when I can’t even take a moment to bake cookies. I really need to pause and breathe.
Sometimes, I get so swept up in the whirlwind of work and school that I forget to come up for air. The pressure of never-ending assignments makes even the smallest setbacks feel like a major catastrophe. It’s frustrating because I’ve been pushing myself so hard, and I can’t even carve out a few moments for myself.
Yesterday, I finally found some time to do something other than schoolwork, and I decided to whip up a batch of browned butter cookie dough with semi-sweet and white chocolate chips. I added a splash of coffee to enhance the flavor—it pairs so well with chocolate and cuts the sweetness just right. I used dark brown sugar instead of white, and the aroma was simply amazing; words can’t even capture it.
I woke up extra early today, ready to bake, but then the oven’s control panel malfunctioned. Honestly, that felt like the last straw. It’s not the end of the world, but it definitely felt like a punch in the gut.
I didn’t even have time to troubleshoot it, especially with projects due today.
UPDATE: I managed to bake my cookies! 😊 I rolled them in sea salt before popping them in the oven, and they turned out exactly as I had hoped.
I totally get where you’re coming from! Being a college student can feel like a never-ending race against the clock, and it’s so easy to get overwhelmed. It sounds like you were really looking forward to that baking session as a way to unwind, so it’s completely understandable that the oven giving you trouble was the last straw.
I’m so glad you eventually got to bake those cookies! The combination of browned butter, chocolate, and a touch of coffee sounds absolutely divine—definitely a well-deserved treat after all that hard work. It’s moments like these, when you can finally indulge in something that brings you joy, that make all the hustle worthwhile.
Remember to take those necessary breaks, even if it’s just a minute to breathe. You’ve earned it! Enjoy your cookies and the little moments of happiness they bring! 🍪✨