I am in year 3 of my blog.
In the early days of this blog, there are posts that received little exposer.
I have a new category ‘Reruns – A Fresh Perspective’. This category reposts these earlier posts that received little exposer and a fresh perspective on how I feel about them today.
This post was originally posted on May 19, 2015 –
Have you ever eaten ice cream with your fingers?
I remember back at a time, maybe 25 years ago, when I was going through one of many rough times in my life.

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This particular time in my life was rough because I was struggling to survive to make ends meet, to move forward. This particular time in my life was just one of many where I was experiencing life’s bumpy road. I was going through my divorce and working a job that did not pay well. I was depressed, alone, paying child support for several kids, trying to pay bills, just trying to survive; and wondering where my next penny was coming from. During this period of struggle, even though the money was minimal I needed to do something for myself. I felt I needed to ‘treat’ myself because I did not want to neglect myself, I did not want to neglect my well-being. I gave myself a ‘treat’ at least once a month. One month I bought a cheap picture to put on a bare wall in my apartment of little furnishings. I needed something to look at besides the wall paper.
Another month I decided to buy ice cream as a ‘treat’ for myself – I needed it! I went to the store and bought the ice cream and was excited and looked forward to the moment of eating it because it was so desired. As soon as I arrived to my apartment I immediately wanted to eat the ice cream. But wait! It occurred to me that I have no silverware; no spoons, no forks, no knifes, nothing. I had no plates, no bowls, no cups; I had nothing! My apartment of little furnishings was not going to prevent me from eating the ice cream I desired. I used my fingers; I used my fingers for as long as I could, until they became cold and I felt they were getting frost bite. The well desired ice cream was good and I felt good.
I think back at this one moment in time when I wanted something that I felt I needed, desired and deserved. Even when the tools were not there for me to use, I ate my ice cream anyway. I will never stop eating ice cream even when it appears sometime will prevent me from doing so. There is nothing that can stop be from eating my ice cream.

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So, if you do not have the tools to eat your ice cream – don’t let that stop you, there is always another way to eat ice cream. I know how.
A Fresh Perspective –
Not much has changed with this attitude today. It is important to treat ourselves and especially when times are tough. So, no matter the struggle, no matter the time in our life; we should ‘treat’ ourselves, even when we may not have the utensils to do so.
Absolutely brilliantly written, and so so incredibly true.
I am a firm believer ‘treating’ oneself and I am so happy that ice-cream is still ‘your thing’. I hope you got even just one spoon after that…shame, all I can think of is your poor frozen fingers. 🙂
Take care sweet friend. Love and hugs x
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Thank you Lynne. 🙂
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So well said Terry! Definitely treat yourself, always! I hope today is a good day for you!!
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Thank you Paula. 🙂
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Positive minding help us much, Terry 🙂
Good that you found a way to enjoy your ice cream.
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Thank you Irene. 🙂
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Here to ice cream 🙂
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Yes sir! 🙂
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Well I hope Gary brought you some ice cream! With no spoon, ha! 😀 Yes, you do need to treat yourself these days, however you can. xoxo
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Thanks Kathryn. 🙂
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Yum yum! You know I share your passion for ice-cream and I can just imagine it is delicious eaten with your paws …. frozen they may have been but I’ll be the melty bits were twice as nice licked off your fingers 🙂
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Ice cream eaten anyway is good. Thanks Osyth. 🙂
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This is funny! I’m not an ice cream eater (don’t hate) but I have been known to eat peanut butter with my finger because I hadn’t found my utensils yet. It wasn’t chicken it it was finger-licking good! 😘😘
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LOL, thanks Laurel. 🙂
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I have utensils but still like to stick my finger in the jar before I find them! 😄
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This is great – we do need to remember to treat ourselves.
(Also, I think there is probably a second lesson here: ice cream is (almost) always a good idea!)
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Yes, indeed. Thank you Sarah. 🙂
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I hope you are finding ways to treat yourself dear Terry!
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Thank you Jodi. 🙂
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I’ll wait for it to melt and drink like a smoothie 😊
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That works for me. 🙂
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Great memory! Glad you continue to not let anything stand in your way… you definitely deserve to “treat yourself!” 🍨
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Thank you Jean. 🙂
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You’re poor fingers! Glad you got your treat 😊💜
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Thank you Chris. 🙂
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Surely there is no better way to eat ice-cream than with your fingers??? In private, of course…🍦🍦🖐️
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🙂
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I have infact eaten ice cream with my fingers, till it melted then I had to drink it…LOL and I agree whole heartedly….seize the day for sure!!!! XX
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Thanks kat, glad you can relate. 🙂
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It’s a good thing I keep sending you those virtual spoons! 🙂
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Yes, they have come at a good time Peggy. 🙂
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Wonderful!
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Thank you Jennie. 🙂
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My pleasure, Terry. 🙂
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Haha. You are brave!
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Thank you. 🙂
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Undoubtedly, it is your unorthodox attitude that prompts you to keep fighting. Lovely post!
Keep up the fight, Terry, and hang in there!
Prayers and blessings sent your way!
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Thank you Dolly. 🙂
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Have a peaceful Friday, dear!
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This is lovely Terry and very timely for me today. I’ve shared it with my son who definitely needs some icecream in his life right now. You constantly inspire me and I am so humbled by your strength and humour. Sending gentle hugs as always. 🙂
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Glad I could help out in someway Su. 🙂
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Ice cream is such a treat. I hope you have many years to enjoy it.
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Thank you Eugenia.
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😃
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When people visit my blog, they don’t usually go beyond the first couple of posts. It’s nice hauling them out of the archives for a new airing, isn’t it?
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Yes it is, thank you. 🙂
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This made me smile so much, Terry! Eating Ice-cream with your fingers – I admit I never did it but I´m definitely going to!!! Sounds like a lovely way to treat yourself and that´s exactly what we all need to do more 🙂 Happy day, my dear friend and thank you! 🙂 ❤ xxxxxxxxxx
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Thank you Sarah, very glad you enjoyed the post. 🙂
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