Food Thoughts, Part I

Doesn't that just make your mouth water? You know you want some. Hot, sticky, moist rice, a pair of chopsticks, and kim chee.

I've been thinking about food lately. I think about it a lot. Sometimes I love it, sometimes I hate it. This is Part I of an infinite-part series on food.

Today, I think food is ok. Last night I made a big Korean meal for a family in my neighborhood. I really like Korean food. Despite the fact that I fried about half the items on the menu, I feel like it is really healthy. Just a little meat, lots of vegetables, a good, hearty, spicy soup, no butter, yummy rice -- you can't go wrong. There is an objectional smell associated with kim chee, but when you ferment cabbage with with green onions, garlic, and red pepper, what do you expect? Korean food is my comfort food. I could eat rice and kim chee, maybe some jang jo rim thrown in for variety for every meal. I think I'm turning into my dad.

Sometimes food is my enemy. I am running a race in June. I run 4 days a week. When trying to be fleet of foot and aerodynamic, some foods are not friends.

Brownies,

cookies,

Skittles,

S'mores,

Twix

mmmm. There's that moment. You know the one I'm talking about. You're contemplating the treat. Looking at its sweet beautiful form. You think,"I'm going to have to run you off tomorrow. Will it be worth it? No, I won't do it. I'll have an apple instead. No, I went for a run yesterday, I think I can handle you. You are so desirable and yet I hate you too. What's that all about? Should I do it? Yes! No! Here I go..." And really, it usually turns out to be so worth it. After all, life is to be enjoyed, right? Anyway, I've been told and have found from my own experience, that your appetite changes after you consistenly exercise for a while. It's really true. My body craves healthier things now, but once in a while...

I think I'll just go make dinner.