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| When I had my significant other for lunch. This was 6 months ago. |
I've eaten Chipotle so much that our relationship probably falls under common law marriage. I was even excited about moving to Colorado Springs because the original Chipotle is in Denver and I could finally visit the burrito bowl Mecca.
They say confession is good for the soul, and it is with great sadness that I must confess I've been cheating on Chipotle. With Thai food.
As with most wayward behavior, it began innocently. Shortly after moving in my roommates said, "there's this really good Thai place less than a mile from our house." I'd never eaten Thai food before, and as Colorado Springs is known for its authentic Thai food,** I tried it. It started with Drunken Noodles. Then Massaman Curry. Then Green Curry. And before I knew what was happening it'd been three weeks since I'd eaten, or even thought of, Chipotle. Even more sad? There's a Chipotle less than 5 minutes from my house and I don't even care.
I've had Chipotle 4 times since moving to Colorado Springs almost three months ago. ONLY FOUR. I feel terrible. (Mentally. Physically I think I'm a little slimmer and I'm pretty sure my blood pressure's gone down a few points.)
I don't know how long this will go on. All I know is that I think about Green Curry constantly. I've barely thought about Chipotle, except when someone posts to my Facebook wall about it. Even then, those thoughts are guilt ridden, which leads me to the worst part of this whole thing: I've been lying to everyone, pretending things were okay between me and Chipotle. I've continued making jokes about my obsession and letting friends make comments and tease me about our relationship.
They say relationships have their ups and downs, and maybe Chipotle and I just need a break to sort things out. Maybe we should see a relationship counselor. I don't know. This is unfamiliar territory for me. All I know is that right now I don't want a burrito, and I don't know what to do with that feeling.
Have you ever experienced anything like this? Is restaurant polygamy a terrible social offense? PLEASE, INTERNET, TELL ME WHAT TO DO!
*I'm practicing writing headlines for Faithit.
**It's not known for its authentic Thai food.
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2 comments:
Sometimes a Thai lover is for a short time...and then again, it could be the very thing you need to form a better life.
I hear you sista! I have been a closet Thai food fan for 2 years now. It was always Mexican food and of course my obsession with Whataburger. I eat lunch every Tuesday with my radio show co-host Chad to plan our show and have great dude talk. My mouth is watering even now thinking about the Pad Thai or the Thai noodle soup and the Spring rolls. It's Tuesday so this is about to happen! I have to pass Whataburger to get to the restaurant. I turn my head as I drive by. Thanks for putting all that out there dear friend. Your post is going to help many admit obsessions they have traded for others and perhaps this will help deal with the guilt.
You rock sista! Hope to see you soon!
Mike Hickman
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