Hungry Meal -- Ask For More

For some reason, when I saw the two fish on my plate, the first thing I thought was, "What's up with that? We usually get three." When I asked some kids if two fish was the norm, however, they told me that indeed it was.

I guess my mind is playing games on me.


Anyway, since what I call "rice soup" is rather difficult to eat with chopsticks, I came prepared this time.

That's what that green spoon, a biodegradable one I picked up last year in Okinawa at a place called "Yogurtland," is doing on my tray. Nice advance planning, eh?

Just before digging in, I gave away the umeboshi and pickled veggies and then dumped the two fish into my "soup." As boring as the soup is, even with the added fish, it does not taste bad at all.

What's more, the strawberries were a great way to finish off the meal, and there were plenty to go around. I could have gotten seconds, but I stuck to the five on my plate.

As I've said before on this blog, I'm actually a big fan of the Hungry Meal.

I've also said before that it makes no sense that we are allowed to get seconds whenever the Hungry Meal is served (just look at that line!), which I did today, since the purpose of this meal is to make us thankful that we have any food at all on our plates.

When I told HVC how I felt about seconds being served today, he had an entirely different take on the matter. Frankly, his response was one you would expect of him:

"I show my thanks for the delicious food by asking for more."

Way to go, HVC.

Total points: 6