Important Lesson

We had a lunch outing at work today that I had to go to. I thought about bringing my own food, but I didn't want to be a pain in the butt, so I decided to wing it - BAD idea.

We went to a local Mexican restaurant that is pretty authentic- for the Midwest, that is. My plan was to order a taco salad, but they all had meat and cheese. When I tried to order the salad with no cheese, the waiter told me that the salads are all pre-made and that I had to have cheese. They also only had refried beans, so those were out. I decided to order the veggie fajitas and asked if they could steam them instead of cooking them in oil, but again, he told me that was not possible. I must say our waiter didn't speak English very well and was quickly becoming frustrated with me. I told him that I would not need the tortillas, but they came anyway. I also ordered a side of guacamole.

Lets just say that lunch was a DISASTER! My veggies were so overcooked, they were soggy and they were swimming in some kind of oily, gelatinous sauce. When I say swimming, I mean there was at least 1/2 inch of the mystery sauce at the bottom of the bowl. Everyone at the table said they looked great, but I wondered how I was going to eat them. I wish I would have sent it back and said that I could not eat it, but again, I didn't want to be a pain. I ate roughly 1/3 of the veggies and tried to pick them off the top of the grease pile. I also used several napkins to try to soak up some of the grease, but it was a lost cause.

I basically paid $15 for the worst meal I have ever had. The funny thing is, that I would have cleared the plate 3 weeks ago and am sure it would have been delicious. It has been over 4 hours and I still feel like I am going to throw up. I hate throwing up and will avoid it at all costs, but I think I would feel so much better. I have chewed a 2 pieces of gum and I still have a greasy filmy taste in my mouth. I am MISERABLE right not, just miserable.

Although I feel absolutely horrible right now, I am glad that I am having this experience. The Standard American Diet really is SAD. It is an affirmation that ETL is working, that my body is becoming healthier everyday, that I have found a superior way to live and eat.

I can do this thing :)