Perception.

I haven't ever really brought lunches to school. I think I tried it once in high school, but the novelty wore off. Plus, we didn't have a sandwich maker.

Well, a couple nights ago, I was at a friend's house, and she gave me some chicken and vegetables that they had for dinner to try as a snack. As it turns out, I had made a bunch of rice that I never finished. When I got home, I realized that if I just dumped some rice in the Tupperware, it could be my lunch the next day!

The Commons Room in the Maesar building has a microwave and utensils and all that. I happened to sit next to one of my friends, and as I opened my container, she commented on what a good lunch I had. Yeah, I was happy. And, guess what? it was delicious! Plus, I didn't have to stand in line for fifteen minutes for a small portion of overly-sodium-ized, extra fat food for $5.35. After class, another friend asked me if I wanted to go over and get some curry and rice (I know, a lot of rice, I'll get in my bread and pasta too). I was full from cooking class, so I took it home, then realized I could pack it for my lunch today! Check out this article for tips! You'll be so much happier with tastier food, healthier portions, and save tons of money!

Later on in the evening, Bradford was heading out to the gym, and he half-jokingly asked me if I wanted to go along (I've been terrible at it, and we go to different gyms. Anyhow, I thought about it for a couple minutes, and I figured that I just had to go, or I was going to grow into a fat old Chinese man with a beer rice belly.  Zane got home just then, and we decided to go over to the indoor track and run. Talk about amazing! I felt so good after the run. It hurt a little at first but once I got into the pace, I chugged along pretty well. There was some kid charging along the track too.

Looks like it was a back-to-childhood day.

Anyhow, these two things made me happy today, so I thought I'd share them with you. Happy Tuesday!