Apple Juice Never Tasted So Good

Today I almost didn't write a blog post. I haven't done two posts during this entire October challenge. Today is day 20 and my 18th post for October. With all the things I have been navigating this month, I am going to be kind to myself and celebrate the fact that I have been still keeping up with it mostly.

This morning I had a minor surgery and almost didn't write a post today. I was too distracted pre-surgery to feel inspired to write about anything. I wasn't sure if I would feel inspired or even up to it afterwards. When I was in recovery I was offered apple juice or water. I wanted the apple juice. It then occurred to me how it just tastes so good to me in the hospital for some reason. Why is that? So, I thought I would take a moment and share this.

Thankfully I haven't had to be in the hospital much in my life. When I had my son almost 20 years ago, I remembered apple juice tasting extra good to me in the hospital and then again last year after I had a colonoscopy. As I sipped my apple juice this afternoon post procedure, it was the best tasting apple juice also. I really don't drink it any other time. When I have, it doesn't seem to be the same experience.

So today's blog post, I just wanted to take a moment and share this simple comfort of enjoying apple juice in the hospital. Is there something simple you find extra enjoyable in the hospital or only during some other type of situation? Let me know in the comments.

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Jennifer Shlomovich is a recovering people-pleaser turned confidence coach. As the only vegan in her household, she knows firsthand how challenging it can be to stay true to your values when the people around you aren’t on the same path. For years, she put everyone else’s needs ahead of her own, but through her journey, she discovered the power of setting boundaries, living by her values, and confidently prioritizing her well-being. Now, she helps busy women simplify plant-based living so they can improve their health, save time, and feel supported—even if their family isn’t on board. On her YouTube channel, The Confident Vegan, she shares inspiring interviews, practical tips, and empowering conversations about what it really means to live in alignment with your values. She is also the co-host of That Vegan Morning Show with Kimberly Winters of the Did You Bring The Hummus podcast—where they help you start your day the vegan way, live every Monday at 7 AM ET on YouTube.