Tag: Self-reflection

Time to reset.

Although the challenge is proceeding steadily, I worry I may not be taking advantage of the journey. I may have allowed the daily demands of my life to distract me from the plan to explore vegetarian meals. This is important for assessing whether a a predominantly plant-based lifestyle would be sustainable for me. I will draft the points for a rest plan in tomorrow’s entry.

What is my food philosophy?

As an extension of my life’s philosophy, I try to eat in a way that glorifies God.

Today I ate brown rice and vegetable curry at midday.

– Lele M

Uh-oh.

How do I make sure I get all the nutrients I need? I don’t want to have to take supplements.

What is my immediate response when I eat something unhealthy?

My immediate response when I eat something unhealthy is usually ambivalence. I make an effort not to attach negative feelings to my decisions about food consumption.

Today I had a curry in the morning.

– Lele M

Send help.

Can I get a long weekend, please?

What reasons cause me to eat besides hunger?

Boredom, sometimes.

Today I had brown rice and vegetable curry in the morning.

– Lele M

I’d like both, thank you.

Pancakes or waffles?

Hm, I don’t like this question. The context matters. Pancakes are for lazy Saturday mornings. Best accompanied by honey, chocolate sauce, butter, or cream. And a cup of tea, of course.

Whereas waffles are for brunch at a quiet restaurant after church. Best enjoyed with ice cream, chocolate sauce, nuts, Astros, or chocolate chips. Instead of tea, a chai latte is in order.

Today I had breakfast biscuits in the morning and roasted vegetables in the afternoon.

– Lele M

Every time, not anytime, is tea time.

I’ve been eating less recently, for a combination of legitimate reasons. One thing I cannot do without though, come what may, is my cup of green tea.

If I had to eat food from only one country (other than my country of origin) for the rest of my life, which country would I choose? And why?

I would choose Asian food. Though I am yet to immerse myself into Asian cuisine, I can confidently say I have enjoyed the dishes I have tried. I like the choice and combinations of food staples in the Asian cuisine – rice, vegetation, and fish. To be exact, I think I would eat Indian food for the rest of my life.

Today I ate an apple in the afternoon.

– Lele M

Like clockwork.

What’s the first dish that you cooked on your own? Was it good?

I’m not certain. But the first meal I cooked had to have been something like pap, gravy, and some or other meat.

Today, I ate oats in the morning, boiled eggs at midday, and a packet of crisps and a chocolate in the evening.

– Lele M

Short and sweet.

What is your most memorable meal?

I once made an incredible, rich lamb stew with lovely roti. Ah, good times.

Today, I had roasted veggies at midday, and an apple in the evening.

– Lele M

I am grateful.

I’m grateful for God’s faithfulness. He gives me each day, without fail, my daily bread.

What’s the most important appliance in my kitchen?

My kettle. Definitely my kettle, I live on tea. My tin-opener is pretty precious to me too, but the kettle takes it. Easily.

Today, I ate oats at midday and biscuits in the evening.

– Lele M

Freedom.

I am not my own. I was bought with the blood of Christ. I have never felt so free.

If I could eat dinner anywhere in the world, where would it be?

It would be in a small coastal town, on a warm, quiet beach. At sunset, of course.

Today I ate a bowl of roasted vegetables in the afternoon, and an apple in the evening.

– Lele M

Between deadlines.

Safe space, right? I don’t know how I would survive without God’s grace.

How will I notice when I’m in the middle of generating an excuse?

I will be vigilant for the feeling of ‘okayness’ with possible loss or defeat.

Today I ate a bowl of oats and banana in the morning, and a chocolate in the evening.

– Lele M