"Lamb Chops"
Anyone who talks to me on even a semi-regular basis can probably attest to the fact that I often prepare the same meal for dinner. My feast of choice is baked chicken, rice, and some random vegetable. I enjoy chicken and rice but I have to admit that I mainly cook this combo because of its lack of required attention. I am able to bake the chicken, boil the rice, and steam the veggies while simultaneously receiving incoming tech support calls (my P/T job). At this point, I have it down to a science because I've been doing it for so long. So you see, I tend to prepare the same meal each night because it offers a combination of convenience and familiarity. Somewhere along the line, I guess I managed to settle into a comfortable little routine.
Something quite interesting occurred last night while I was grocery shopping. My intentions were to pick up my usual items; chicken wings (of course), rice, ground turkey, taco fixings, oatmeal and fruit punch. Just as I arrived at the meat department, I was greeted by a fellow shopper who emphatically pointed out the "meatiest lamb chops he'd ever laid eyes on". Now lamb chops are far from my normal choice of vittles but good ole Purcell (that’s what he said his name was) had a valid point. Those chops looked absolutely divine. So I said what the heck and tossed a pack into my cart. Just then, I started to feel a little frisky so instead of regular flavored rice, I opted for a box of red beans and rice. I purchased my groceries and headed to the house to get dinner started before logging into the tech support phone queue.
Forty-five minutes later, I enjoyed the best home cooked meal (prepared by my own hands) that I've eaten in years. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I really have a knack for cooking something other than baked Chicken. I never would have discovered that talent if I hadn't first opened my mind to the idea of trying something new. Life is funny in that it imitates art. In my case, the chosen art form was food preparation. Imagine how many talents you've yet to discover simply because you have not been open to trying something new. I challenge you to trade in your chicken for lamb chops, at least once. There's a 50/50 chance that you'll be pleased with the outcome. You've got to like those odds. Be blessed.
Corey R.
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Before I even finished the 2nd paragraph, I'd equated "baked chicken" to "girlfriend/wife"...and then "lambchops" to "someone new" and then my mind went to the relative dangers of aceepting a routine, just to avoid change. I guess my thought on this is don't throw out the chicken when you try something new....unless it is your "chicken" is significant other and then by all means, do make a clean switch instead of being a cheatin' dog, because you'll end up with neither chicken nor lamb.... ;)
Thanks Jeanne for your comment. That is quite an interesting analogy that you drew. That's wonderful though. The Chicken vs. Lamb Chops analogy is intended for each individual to apply it as he/she sees fit. I hadn't considered the relationship aspect but that truly is applicable. Also it sounds like you're opposed to no good men. LOL. Preach sistah!
whoa jeanne! simmer down now!
Sorry - had a bit of a meltdown. Though the feeling behind my post still stands - I recently found out the hard way on this one, when I was the baken chicken that got thrown out. However......he's found out that lamb ain't better and that the chicken was the best he'd ever had...and now he has neither chicken nor lamb... ;)
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