I'm not perfect, my life isn't perfect, many things that I plan go wrong and many things that go right aren't perfectly planned. There are many things in my life that I'm working on improving, but I am not delluding myself into believing that I can achieve perfection in such a short life. Trying to achieve something that will only lead to my demise in more than one area of my life will truly lead to failure. 

Instead, I strive to achieve the ideal recipes for food that I can create for my friends and family to enjoy. I strive to achieve having a livable home where I can enjoy my quiet time with my husband and pets and the occasional visitor. I strive to achieve personal silence for at least 5 minutes again where I can reconnect with my inner voice, a voice that guides me to a better life. I strive to achieve a balance of living with my environment without destroying the beautiful flora and fauna. 

I am not perfect, and perfection is not what I want, but finishing small projects always fills me with a sense of achievement, and that's why no matter what goes wrong, I feel like I have the "perfect" life.