Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Today, for lunch, I'm having a Peanut Butter on Wheat sandwich. You may be wondering, why I wouldn't be having a Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich. Lucky for you, I have anticipated this inquiry, and have prepared a response.
I do not like Jelly. It's purple and gooey. Kind of freaky, if you ask me. Foods aren't supposed to be purple, I don't think. In any case, I can say I've never had a PB&J sandwich, which is yet another reason I won't have one. I don't need to, I won't like it. And I'm all for trying new things, but it's kind of like my McDonalds boycott. I've gone so long without having it, why start now?
McDonalds Boycott
In the course of my college career, I've had McDondals four times. August 26th, 2002 in St. George, Utah. I was quite displeased that the Dr. Pepper dispenser was actually loaded with Mr. Pibb. Talk about your rude awakenings, eh? January 1st and 2nd, 2003. I had my wisdom teeth removed on December 31st, 2002. Yay scheduling. And so, my "comfort food" was a (possibly Double, mmm) Quarter Pounder w/ Cheese, or two (no pickles, no onions, thank you very much). And finally, March 29th, 2003. I'm not certain, that's just a (poorly) educated guess (did I just use an adverb as an adjective? Is that correct, or not? Someone, help me out!). It was the first day (Saturday) of Spring. I had walked with Kristen down to Pearl Street, and we were hungry so we decided (stupidly) to walk to 28th Street to have McDonalds. As I'm almost certain you don't know. It's a nice little hike (basically 20 blocks).
I haven't partaken (or is it partook - I looked it up, seems both work) since. And I haven't really been tempted. That's not to say I haven't had fast food in this time span, but I haven't had McDonalds. Quite the streak I have going actually. I wouldn't say I don't enjoy the food, the fries, the grease, or that beep that tells them they've had a car waiting in the drive-thru too long. Actually, that last one, I hate. That's annoying, and they should do something about that. Maybe make it a nice jingle that doesn't pierce the ears of everyone in the dining area. I haven't had their food in so long that I figure I'll just keep avoiding it. And now I've used the excuse that I'm boycotting it, to avoid having to eat there. Which is another benefit. Quite the streak I have going after all. Technically, it's not really a boycott, but it is me making a conscious decision not to eat there, which is half the requirement. I'm not expressing disfavor, protest, or using it as a means of coercion.
How could I forget, that damned phrase. "I'm Loving It." I first heard it last Fall. I instantly hated it. Hey, now it's a boycott. I am expressing disfavor for their slogan! Right on. I figure, they've changed their target market, and I'm no longer in it. So screw 'em. I much preferred "We Love to See You Smile."
Finally, we have Super Size Me "by" Morgan Spurlock. If you haven't heard, he ate nothing but McDonalds for 30 days and got fat and sick (as opposed to fat and happy, like most Americans these days... oooh, cheap shot!). After watching that, I had my final reason to continue my boycott. I'd suggest you see this movie if you frequent the golden arches. Just to, ya know, give you a reason to tone it down a little.
Other Morsels
My disappearing, reappearing, "quote of the day", is from the "Official" 2004-2005 CU Date Book, from the first full week of April (2005), "Record an album, paint a picture, or just do something artistic for Christ's sake." - Neil Truglio, Alum. Bless you Neil. Oh, and get this, last year's date book had too many quotes from alums about partying so they had to pull and edit it before distributing it to students. Apparently one of my coworker's has an old copy. Note to self: Must enquire about it sometime.
I finally decided to look up the difference between "inquire" and "enquire" and they're just variants of each other. That almost pisses me off. Almost. I was totally worried I was incorrectly using these words. Which reminds me I need to read:
AND 
So much to read, so little time. Also I need to read Genome by Matt Ridley. Probably won't happen for another few months though. C'est la vie.
Today, for lunch, I'm having a Peanut Butter on Wheat sandwich. You may be wondering, why I wouldn't be having a Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich. Lucky for you, I have anticipated this inquiry, and have prepared a response.
I do not like Jelly. It's purple and gooey. Kind of freaky, if you ask me. Foods aren't supposed to be purple, I don't think. In any case, I can say I've never had a PB&J sandwich, which is yet another reason I won't have one. I don't need to, I won't like it. And I'm all for trying new things, but it's kind of like my McDonalds boycott. I've gone so long without having it, why start now?
McDonalds Boycott
In the course of my college career, I've had McDondals four times. August 26th, 2002 in St. George, Utah. I was quite displeased that the Dr. Pepper dispenser was actually loaded with Mr. Pibb. Talk about your rude awakenings, eh? January 1st and 2nd, 2003. I had my wisdom teeth removed on December 31st, 2002. Yay scheduling. And so, my "comfort food" was a (possibly Double, mmm) Quarter Pounder w/ Cheese, or two (no pickles, no onions, thank you very much). And finally, March 29th, 2003. I'm not certain, that's just a (poorly) educated guess (did I just use an adverb as an adjective? Is that correct, or not? Someone, help me out!). It was the first day (Saturday) of Spring. I had walked with Kristen down to Pearl Street, and we were hungry so we decided (stupidly) to walk to 28th Street to have McDonalds. As I'm almost certain you don't know. It's a nice little hike (basically 20 blocks).
I haven't partaken (or is it partook - I looked it up, seems both work) since. And I haven't really been tempted. That's not to say I haven't had fast food in this time span, but I haven't had McDonalds. Quite the streak I have going actually. I wouldn't say I don't enjoy the food, the fries, the grease, or that beep that tells them they've had a car waiting in the drive-thru too long. Actually, that last one, I hate. That's annoying, and they should do something about that. Maybe make it a nice jingle that doesn't pierce the ears of everyone in the dining area. I haven't had their food in so long that I figure I'll just keep avoiding it. And now I've used the excuse that I'm boycotting it, to avoid having to eat there. Which is another benefit. Quite the streak I have going after all. Technically, it's not really a boycott, but it is me making a conscious decision not to eat there, which is half the requirement. I'm not expressing disfavor, protest, or using it as a means of coercion.
How could I forget, that damned phrase. "I'm Loving It." I first heard it last Fall. I instantly hated it. Hey, now it's a boycott. I am expressing disfavor for their slogan! Right on. I figure, they've changed their target market, and I'm no longer in it. So screw 'em. I much preferred "We Love to See You Smile."
Finally, we have Super Size Me "by" Morgan Spurlock. If you haven't heard, he ate nothing but McDonalds for 30 days and got fat and sick (as opposed to fat and happy, like most Americans these days... oooh, cheap shot!). After watching that, I had my final reason to continue my boycott. I'd suggest you see this movie if you frequent the golden arches. Just to, ya know, give you a reason to tone it down a little.
Other Morsels
My disappearing, reappearing, "quote of the day", is from the "Official" 2004-2005 CU Date Book, from the first full week of April (2005), "Record an album, paint a picture, or just do something artistic for Christ's sake." - Neil Truglio, Alum. Bless you Neil. Oh, and get this, last year's date book had too many quotes from alums about partying so they had to pull and edit it before distributing it to students. Apparently one of my coworker's has an old copy. Note to self: Must enquire about it sometime.
I finally decided to look up the difference between "inquire" and "enquire" and they're just variants of each other. That almost pisses me off. Almost. I was totally worried I was incorrectly using these words. Which reminds me I need to read:
AND
So much to read, so little time. Also I need to read Genome by Matt Ridley. Probably won't happen for another few months though. C'est la vie.
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