Dear Bag of Greens,
I find myself at my most delusional when I decide to purchase you. We both know it’s true; this is the epitome of misplaced hope. You sit there, vibrant and inviting, while I’m lost in the produce section, hungry and overwhelmed, praying for guidance on what to prepare. It’s the same story every week—my culinary aspirations are at an all-time low.
I would genuinely prefer to be doing just about anything else right now. And I mean anything. Yet, I convince myself that a side salad will enhance every meal, believing the details will miraculously fall into place as I navigate the aisles in a haze of uncertainty and anxiety over the daily obligation of feeding myself. Somehow, I’ve taken on this responsibility.
If I ever hit the jackpot, the first luxury I would indulge in is hiring a male assistant, paying him a woman’s wage, who would take care of my endless salad purchases that will likely end up forgotten. I imagine being like Sally in that famous diner scene, reveling in the sweet irony of it all. It’s a fantasy that fuels my ambition, knowing there’s a world beyond this.
But alas, here I stand, debating between the Dole bags and the generic brands, casting wary glances at the organic options with their pretentiousness. I get it, organic. But my budget says otherwise. And don’t even get me started on the self-checkout chaos—watching individuals confidently fumble through the process, oblivious to the fact that the scanner is a scale. Every blank stare directed at the screen chips away at my sanity. This whole sanitarium-like experience, with Billy Ocean’s tunes blaring, is a nightmare I endure just to buy a bag of greens I’ll probably neglect.
I know I will forget you, dear greens. My crisper drawer isn’t see-through, and those romaine hearts will surely rot into a sludgy mess. I’ll ultimately retrieve the bag, grimacing at the green goo I’ll pinch between my fingers, muttering “eww, gross” as I toss it into the trash. I had the best intentions, but it turns out they don’t matter.
Mark my words, we will meet again, dear bag of greens. I’ll likely purchase you next week, and we will engage in our familiar “Will I, or Won’t I?” dance until you transform into a ghastly version of your former self. Perhaps, just maybe, I’ll surprise myself and toss in some dressing and croutons, feeling a sense of accomplishment. But let’s be honest—this is me we’re discussing.
In the grand scheme of things, my produce aisle relationships are a constant reminder of my optimistic delusions, much like navigating the journey of home insemination. For more on that topic, check out this insightful resource, and if you’re looking for pregnancy insights, March of Dimes offers excellent guidance.
In summary, the cycle of hope and neglect continues with my bag of greens, reflecting my broader struggles with planning and commitment.
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