Instant noodles, instant comfort

Growing up, instant noodles were never really on the list whenever we were hungry. My mum would rarely feed us instant noodles because somehow, there were always proper meals ready at home. Breakfast, lunch, tea time munchies and dinner. There was always food prepared by my mum.

But there were times when I saw my mum eating instant noodles on her own. And I remember seeing how much my mum enjoyed it. The way she looked was so comforted just by eating instant noodles. Back then I didn’t really understand it.

As I grew older and finally reached the age where I could eat instant noodles whenever I wanted, I still didn’t think much about it. But now that I’ve moved overseas, became a mum, and started living life on my own away from family. I finally understand that feeling somehow.

There’s this weird comfort that comes with instant noodles. And yes, I know it’s “not healthy.” But honestly, sometimes eating something comforting makes me mentally happy too. And I think mental health matters just as much.

Sometimes, after a long tiring day, a warm bowl of instant noodles just feels calming. Familiar. Easy. Comforting.

And weirdly enough, when I’m mentally happy, it actually makes me want to take care of myself better too. It makes me want to exercise, move my body, drink more water, and try again tomorrow.

I think health is not only about eating perfectly all the time.

Sometimes comfort matters too.

Maybe that’s why instant noodles feel different to me now.

Not just instant food.
Instant comfort.

d.g✨