Bucket lists usually feature big-ticket items—those grand, expensive, or once-in-a-lifetime dreams you can’t wait to experience. But what about the smaller, simpler wishes? The ones that quietly live in your mind, always seeming just out of reach for no good reason?

Here’s a slice of life example:

For about five years, I’ve talked about ordering the Pifecta Pie from Flour Bakery for Thanksgiving. Every year, it’s been on my radar. Every year, I’ve meant to make it happen. And every year, I didn’t.

It’s not like it was difficult. Flour makes the process ridiculously simple—you can order online, call ahead, or just walk into one of their Massachusetts locations (several of which I pass by when I’m in Boston). But life got busy, and deadlines were missed. And the pie? It eluded me.

Until this year.

These days, I’ve been in Boston more often for infusions and medical appointments. On an early November trip, I decided to stop into Flour and place my order. And just like that, the pie was mine—picked up the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, ready to grace our table.

Finally, my long-awaited pie dreams came true.

The Pifecta Pie? Pure genius. It’s brilliantly layered with just the right balance of three classic flavors. But for me, it wasn’t just about the taste. There was an added sweetness in finally following through on something I’d wanted for so long. That flavor—the satisfaction of getting what you really want—might just be the best layer of all.

Knowing What You Want

I often still wrestle with knowing exactly what I want. And that hesitation—feeling unsure—is frustrating. It’s hard to move forward when you don’t have a clear direction. But here’s the thing: waiting for clarity, as uncomfortable as it might be, is worth it.

When I give myself the space to figure out what I really want, the result is always richer. It’s like that pie—layered, thoughtful, and deeply satisfying.

So, when I find myself stuck in indecision, I intentionally take a step back—even stop—and ease into the trust that knowing what I want will come. And when it does, it’s worth savoring.