Much ado about nothing

La Pomme verte

Hello readers.

Quite dusty in here, I know... the reason being, yours truly was a little bit under the weather, and believe it or not, it all started because of this green apple.

You see guys, I was never a fan of green apples. I was told by a famous speaker that eating anything sour (inlcuding green apple) is not encouraged if you want to think sharply, hence I only eyed for red ones since. So in my bid to lose weight, I was advised by my trainer to indulge in green apples, so told that it expedites my metabolism and helps to decrease my crazy appetite for anything sweet. That afternoon, I went down to the campus's cafeteria to pack me some lunch which included green apple juice sans sugar and a green apple, which I picked from the drink maker's basket at the counter. It was a small one, no bigger than a toddler's fist. Then happily I walked to the cashier when snapped, the apple itself costs me RM2.30!

I purchased it anyway because the cashier was adamant and I, on the other hand was consumed by silent outrage. "How dare she... charging me an apple bud for RM2.30!" I thought. When I went back to my office, well of course I had to blast a post my Facebook's wall. Most agreed that the price was ridiculous.

And as reflex would have it, I complained to Hubs too. He, as usual had a different response.

"So, have you eaten the apple?" he asked. I said no. In fact my response was childish, "No, because I could buy a diamond ring with it"

"Eat it, trust me you'll feel good" he reassured.

That night, because I was so stressed out departing with my RM2.30 and due to my dissatisfaction towards the cafe operator, I induced myself a diarrhea, gastric and nausea. All at once. What came out in front simultaneously came out at the rear. Gross, I know. I skipped 3 training sessions because I literally couldn't stomach the pain but on top of everything else, I was still furious over my stupidity for purchasing the green apple.

As days went by, I put my reflection cap on. How trivial it was that I fussed over a little green apple that was in the first place, supposed to make me feel good about myself. Instead, the negative me perceived its price tag as a burden and brought myself down! How can I let myself succumbed to 230 cents?

Imagine if I hadn't fussed over the apple and just enjoyed the crunchy bits;

• I'd have not run down by fever, diarrhea and gastric
• I'd have lost calories by attending my training sessions, 600 calories at least!
• I'd have accomplished my weekend chores
• I'd felt good about myself!

My point is, I should have credited myself for letting the thought of savoring a green apple crossed my mind! That's a positive step towards healthy eating.

From this moment on, I must focus on what is right, and never bring myself down. And of course, I must avoid much ado about nothing. It's not worth it.

The green apple still sits nicely on my desk. Will surely enjoy it tomorrow, first thing in the morning.