When I made up my long list of Food’s I Don’t Eat, I was not eating hamburgers at the time.  But now I eat hamburgers.  What a shame for my arteries.

As a child, I had more than a few hamburgers at various cookouts either hosted or attended by my family, but I never liked them, and one day I decided not to eat them altogether (along with hot dogs).

It all started a year ago in January when I was visiting my sister in Atlanta.  I cannot remember the particulars, but at some point it was decided that weekend would be the time that I break my long streak of not eating burgers.  And we would do it with a bison burger at Ted’s Montana Grill.

At the restaurant I ordered a burger with bacon and avocado, thinking if I really hated the burger there would still be something delicious left to eat.  But did the burger need the help?  OH NO.  It was delicious.  I cannot believe I had gone so long without enjoying a real burger.

Since then, I have not picked up a burger habit like most people.  I eat them only sparingly and when the mood strikes me.  But let me tell you about the most delicious burger I have had in my life so far.  It is at State Road Restaurant.  It comes with homemade fries, as well as homemade ketchup.  The burger is topped with caramelized onions.  The meat is top notch.  It shall be ordered medium unless you are completely lame.

This past weekend I enjoyed a lot of free food. And beer! On Friday evening I got to have dinner with my 3 favorite high school girls– my sister Audra, Hope, and Courtney.

Our meal was comped! I think God knew I could use some free food.

And God really must have known, because he provided me with more free food that very next afternoon! My father competed in a Rib-Off. He may have lost, but at a Rib-Off, really doesn’t everyone win?

Then Saturday night I got some free booze while I sang karaoke with Nenn.  And whoah, would not trade the fun times we had that night for anything!

I had to pay for my own food today.  It was highly disappointing.

1. A couple nights ago I was on a road called “Yellow Brick Road.”  It was made of dirt.
2. If I tried to have a tuna fish sandwich with potato chips on it like I used to do back in kindergarten, would it still taste as delicious as I remember?
3. I really hope my siblings are arranging a gift for my mother for Monday.
4. I really hope my siblings are arranging a gift for my father for Sunday.
5. I never saw the end of The Bodyguard until this morning.
6. Biked into work this morning.  Shaved another 5 minutes of my time.
7. Turkey sandwich + baby carrots for lunch = crazy delicious.  Looking forward to it.
8. If I could stop waking up on my own at 5:15am every morning because of the sunrise, that would be excellent.

I don’t eat beef. There, I said it!

Just because I don’t eat beef doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with me. Every time I reveal this “secret” to someone, they immediately ask me if I am a vegetarian. NO, I AM NOT A VEGETARIAN. I just don’t eat beef.

What it ultimately comes down to is that I would just rather have chicken or fish. Beef just doesn’t appeal to me in the same way. And I think not wanting beef gives me an advantage–beef is expensive! But I guess my love of fish cancels that out… but still!

Exceptions:

1. The queso dip at Chili’s that has ground beef in it
2. Occasions when my mom throws beef into something and I don’t gag (these are few and far between)
3. American Chop Suey
4. My dad made beef tenderloin on Easter this year and it was pretty alright

Dear cute guy who delivered my pizza about a year ago,

I’ve been seeing you around campus.  I can count at least 3 times this week!  You’re still cute, and hey… I’m still single.

Sincerely,
Emma