Mealtime Magnificence

Today's lunch is particulary delightful. I may even have you traveling-eating-out-at-at-least-semi-fancy-places people beat. Try not to be bitter as you read this savory story of my sustenance.

Now we all know that Jared's lunches are...well, predictably bland (which is really code for practically identical daily). However, today's lunch is a little bit different. Greek food (or any other middle eastern food really) has always made me happy so I am fortunate to have that as part of my feast. And to accompany that (in case I'm also yearning for a dash of American flavor) Monterey Jack and smoked (at least I think it's smoked) turkey with horseradish.

Yes, my sandwich normally tastes delectable but today is far better. Not only is it the same wonderful wheat bread, but one side is the end of the loaf (since I got down to the last of the bread and naturally because of my personality couldn't throw the end away since it's still perfectly good bread and I have no need for disposing of it). I know, you're drooling. Try to stop for a moment. I'm not done. This particular sandwich is an even greater specialty. Aged to perfection, this is the third day it has been in the "field trip" refrigerator since I had lunch in the dining hall with visitors and core groupers the last two days.

Oh, it gets better. The third musketeer to my faithful trifecta is absent today because I used it as a snack yesterday and forgot to pack another piece of fruit/crackers. (One or the other which I'll leave to your imagination since it could've been either one. So exciting, isn't it?) But my Greek cultured dairy product and delectable deli was still in good company.

Because Sarah was down at lunch with a visitor and because everyone else is gone today, I had the added pleasure of eating in a solitary manner. My desk was grateful to have my company since I don't see him very often. The conversation was great too. We all talked about...well, it's a long story, but it was fantastic. Truly an uplifting time.

All that to say, while I feel bad saying so, it has been hard to miss you guys with all the company I've been keeping lately. I do hope you're enjoying your time out there and I can only hope you're having as much fun as I am and experiencing the cultural delights that have tickled my palette these last moments.