Weird.

Yesterday, the strangest thing happened to me.

For the first time in a long time, I craved meat.

I have been a vegetarian since the age of 13.

I have not had a single piece of meat for almost twelve years.

While I am not personally offended by others eating meat,
I never desire to eat it myself.

Until, yesterday!

Three times, THREE TIMES, I wanted to break down and join the carnivores.

The first time was while I was teaching.

I have no idea what I smelled.

But all of sudden I was hit with a general craving for meat,

nothing specific, just meat.

The second time the craving hit, I was in graduate class.

Another student brought a roast beef sandwhich,

and all I could think about was my Mimi's corned beef.

(Strange association, I know, but I remember it being so delish.)

The third offense took place at home.

Al and I were watching a movie

and the main characters were enjoying some fried chicken.

I honestly think I could have devoured a whole bucket of KFC on the spot!

I didn't.

And, I believe I am back to my equilibrium of vegetarianism.

But what a weird experience.