Day 2 is done. Boom.
Did I feel hungry today? Oh yeah!!!
It started after my lunch.
Let me back up a little bit. Today was a beautiful day. It was close to 90 degrees!
I had planned on going to the 9am service, but ended up going to the 11am service - not before my oatmeal breakfast. We had Confirmation service at Church today and it was edifying to hear their statements of faith.
And then I was off to San Jose to visit some friends for some fun, fellowship,chicken, fish, shrimp, rice and beans that I took there. I did tell them I will visit again to pig out with them.
From there, I made it to the 505 service in Berkeley and met with some of the folks who are participating in this Hungry for Change program, and we ate rice and beans together. And we also discussed about our experience thus far and other issues.
So, back to me feeling hungry after lunch. The quantity was not really sufficient for me, and I did feel a li'l hungry after - not just for more food, but also for variety. This was only my 3rd meal of Rice and Beans. I shouldn't be bored of this food this quickly! I'm not sure if I should feel ashamed, but I'm just laying it out there. I don't eat out at the same place for two consecutive meals, hence my boredom. Food should also be appealing to the eyes. Rice and beans are not appealing.
This also set me thinking. I don't just eat to fill my stomach and nourish my body. I also eat because I want my taste buds to fulfill their purpose in my life :)
Taste, flavor, spices, presentation, satisfying hunger, etc. are elements that I have sub-consciously looked forward to, and have taken for granted.
I know that the right thing to say here would be that I will really think of the under-privileged each time I enjoy food. In all honesty, after this program is over, I don't know for how long I will continue to think about more than half of the world's population who eat on less than $2 a day, but I'm surely very grateful for at least these five days where I can take the time to show my solidarity, contribute, and lose a few pounds at the same time.
Did I feel hungry today? Oh yeah!!!
It started after my lunch.
Let me back up a little bit. Today was a beautiful day. It was close to 90 degrees!
I had planned on going to the 9am service, but ended up going to the 11am service - not before my oatmeal breakfast. We had Confirmation service at Church today and it was edifying to hear their statements of faith.
And then I was off to San Jose to visit some friends for some fun, fellowship,
From there, I made it to the 505 service in Berkeley and met with some of the folks who are participating in this Hungry for Change program, and we ate rice and beans together. And we also discussed about our experience thus far and other issues.
So, back to me feeling hungry after lunch. The quantity was not really sufficient for me, and I did feel a li'l hungry after - not just for more food, but also for variety. This was only my 3rd meal of Rice and Beans. I shouldn't be bored of this food this quickly! I'm not sure if I should feel ashamed, but I'm just laying it out there. I don't eat out at the same place for two consecutive meals, hence my boredom. Food should also be appealing to the eyes. Rice and beans are not appealing.
This also set me thinking. I don't just eat to fill my stomach and nourish my body. I also eat because I want my taste buds to fulfill their purpose in my life :)
Taste, flavor, spices, presentation, satisfying hunger, etc. are elements that I have sub-consciously looked forward to, and have taken for granted.
I know that the right thing to say here would be that I will really think of the under-privileged each time I enjoy food. In all honesty, after this program is over, I don't know for how long I will continue to think about more than half of the world's population who eat on less than $2 a day, but I'm surely very grateful for at least these five days where I can take the time to show my solidarity, contribute, and lose a few pounds at the same time.
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