#windandthewave

Don’t You Forget About Me (Cover) by The Wind and the Wave

Last week, I learned that the secret to these art assignments (and perhaps, everything in life) is scheduling. I wanted to make sure that I was committed to these art assignments, so that I could enjoy them a little more. I’ll admit it, I’m one of those people who gets v excited when I check boxes off.

This week, I made lunch for myself every day. Making lunch for oneself is an easy task for most adults, but for someone like me, it requires an incredible amount of willpower. I’ve just moved to a new city, and I started work last week. At internships and jobs in the past, I learned that I lost most of my hard earned $$ on lunch and after work drinks or food. I figured I could curb this spending by pre-packing all my own lunches. 

First, i visited my local Trader Joe’s, and stocked up (TJs is so good for people on a budget/ on the move a lot. My favourite product of theirs right now is their granola bars. They’ve also got a great hummus selection.)

After surveying my ingredients, I made a list of everything I wanted to eat for lunch in a week. It was simple, and easy. Also, writing it down means you avoid dietary faux pas(s?) like eating 3 avocados in one day, or having rice in two out of three meals in a day. 

I put in the effort to make these meals the night before, so I’d be able to sleep in a little more. It’s the little things that matter. I loved this art assignment, because it let me be creative with my lunch. I forgot to buy Siracha at TJs, so I took advantage of the new siracha packets at Starbucks. Thank God I work in a part of the city with 7 Starbucks in walking distance. All it took was an awkward, naive question like “How much do I pay for Siracha?”, and the baristas would just give it to you for free! The next day, I’d try a different starbucks location, and it always worked. 

To improve on this #artassignment, I think I’ll need to find better work lunch recipes. I’m trying to avoid smell foods at work (no one wants be that person), so I’m going to research a little more, and hopefully make it better this week. Overall, I’d rate this one an 8 out of 10!