Lunch: The Ultimate Paradox

I don't know what it is with me, but I can never seem to figure out what to have for lunch. No one ever talks about it, but I wonder if anyone else there feels the confusion I do on a daily basis.

The problem doesn't only come up at 8am while I'm stumbling around my apartment. It is a constant struggle: Wondering what groceries to buy for lunch, whether I should cook more than I need on a given night for lunch the next day, or whether I can afford to keep eating out. I mean, who wants to eat sandwiches every day? I get bored with things pretty easily, so sandwiches are losing their appeal at lightning speed. Not even honey mustard can save me, and that stuff is clutch.

Maybe it's because I am a typical 20-something male and I still have a very limited range of things I actually "cook" from scratch. I should brand the President's Choice logo on my chest for all the frozen food I eat. Plus the fact that I find it hard enough to cook for supper, much less for lunch. But I just think it's my lack of culinary creativity - a mental block the size of the Eiffel Tower.

So, I'm crying out for lunchtime salvation. Problem is, search engines don't seem to be much help. I finally broke down and tried an Internet search for "Lunch Ideas". The #1 search result was as follows:

"No time to make lunch this morning? Don't worry - here's some ideas that will save the day!

1. Cheese & Crackers
2. Roll Up Sandwich
3. Breakfast for Lunch
4. Gorp"

What the HELL? These are the worst ideas I've ever heard. I'd rather starve to death than eat Gorp for lunch. And suggesting breakfast for lunch? Isn't that a gigantic cop out? Thanks for the original ideas, Google.

The moral of the story is, as usual, I caved into just getting a sandwich for lunch today. Only one problem - the bread was green. What can I do? It said November 29th on the tag. Classic Cafe will have to save the day again.

Help!

To Mix.... or Not to Mix?

I'll keep my first post simple: Avoid mixing Monster Assault Energy Drink with alcohol. I guess it's the same premise as the whole Red Bull/Vodka idea, but I've learned that not only does it screw up your heartrate, it also screws up most to all of your motor skills. It doesn't even matter about the quantity - one beer and one can was enough to blast me. I had to focus hard just to fend off the dizziness earlier tonight.

I hate you, 2 for $5! I fall for your mindless trap everytime.

On a brighter note, I discussed with a couple of my friends tonight how I very possibly exhibit some characteristics of a psychopath. But upon further research, it looks like I'm in the clear.

Test yourself against this list:
http://crime.about.com/od/serial/a/psychopaths.htm
I might be "normal", but I can definitely relate to the listed item, "Poor judgement and failure to learn from experience". See Trent's life, pg. 212: "How to properly handle, stow, and secure your electronic devices."

Let's face it, a lot of these characteristics everyone displays from time to time. The whole world revolves around "degrees" of things, anyway: degrees of color, degrees of temperature, degrees of morality, and yes, even degrees of psychopathic tendencies.

The key is regulating these degrees through moderation - except if it's energy drink and beer. Just stay away.