04.13.07
American Eating Habits
I just ran the numbers and I have spent about 7% of my life in Italy, and 93% in America. If you look at the statistics the vast majority of “me” should behave like an American would behave. But I have been amazed at how strongly that 7% influences me.
Walking into Taco Bell the other day and noticed a small sign in the window advertising Fourth Meal. They were inviting all of us to come into Taco Bell for the meal after dinner and before breakfast.
My mind flitted back to times back in Joplin when Josh, Matty and I would head to T-Bell for a midnight snack. A Chalupa, a crunchy taco or two, and a huge drink always seemed to hit the spot. Despite my expanding waistline, I couldn’t avoid the temptation of Fourth Meal.
But when I saw the sign, the 7% of me that is Italian was appalled! Who on earth needs to eat four meals?! As I look at my daily activity level, there’s no way I can justify the need to eat an entire extra meal. And if someone did eat a fourth meal, why waste it on inexpensive food like a bean burrito? In my mind I began to make wild, Italian hand gestures about the absurdity of Fourth Meal.
However, 7% is a clear minority. The 93% of me that is American is thinking about sneaking to Taco Bell right now for a quick Chalupa. If only Josh and Matty were here…