No Desire

I had a really full day! I had one of my dreams manifested and that was to do a photo shoot! More about the photo shoot in the next entry...

What I realized from having such a full day, at least for me, was that when I am really focused on something, I don't think about food! I was so occupied with changing clothes, posing, having the photos taken, chatting and so on that I didn't really think about food. Well no, that's a lie. I did think about food but there was no time to actually go grab some in the midst of the happy hustle and bustle. So I missed my snacks (yes, you are allowed to snack on this adventure but only certain snacks!) and went straight to lunch.

It got me thinking while I am at the office or at home, but more so in the office. While I'm working, I'm thinking (perhaps too much) and in that thought process, I spot my snacks beside me and all I want to do is eat them! It's like you have this programming within you that you must eat it since it's there. And I guess that must mean I am not completely focused with what I'm doing... a-ha! Good awareness!

We had lunch and then attended the Brunei Australia Alumni Association where they were having a food fair! On hindsight, I should have taken a photo to show you of the yummy spread on the table complete with labels brought by all the talented chefs who really made the effort in presenting the food! But I didn't. And it's because I had no desire to eat any of it. One of the few reasons was that I just had lunch so I was still feeling full and as my afternoon progressed, I still had no desire. Not even a single bit of craving! I appreciated looking at all the beautiful food but my taste buds just did not respond.

What a fascinating experience! I settled for cold water and good conversation with friends. I kept myself occupied and my focus was not on the food. It was more on the people and my surroundings. 

And I have this quote which I think pretty much sums things up:

"Idle hands are the devil's playthings." 

According to Yahoo! Answers it means - "When you are bored and have nothing to do, you will find things to entertain yourself which can lead to mischief!" 

Snacking is a result of finding "something" to do and it's not bad if the snacks are healthy. Just be wary of what you put inside of you. There is only one body and only one lifetime to live. Take good care of what you have.