Food is pretty great. It brings people together. When is the last time you went out with a group of friends or even by yourself if you like that sorta thing and had a nice meal? It does not even have to be "fancy" for anyone of you out there that just goes straight to chicken fingers and french fries. I do that too from time to time. As long as it is something you want, it doesn't matter what it is. In the end when everyone is done with there food as long as you are happy with what you had what more could you ask for?

I would say to enjoy every moment of it. Do not just enjoy the food but also the company. It could be over anything a quick lunch or a planned out dinner. It may be a tad bit pessimistic, but it could be your last meal for all you know. Life happens fast. In that case you should enjoy it to your full extent. It's something I feel that is sometimes taken advantage of and not fully appreciated. Yes it's true in some parts of the world having food is sometimes a rare occurrence. It may also seem really small trying to make eating something so big and important, but not everyone can experience what it is like to sit down with their family or a group of friends and share a meal. Not everyone will get to experience what that is like. So if you do, and as long as you do, you should make the most out of it and be aware of your self and what you have.

The next time you are scarfing down those fries or that sandwich right before work or class try and be thoughtful. It could be for a split second and no more than that, but at least you acknowledged it. I'm not even suggesting to give thanks for your food, but you may if you so desire. I am trying to convey how lucky you are to experience having something to eat, and having individuals to eat with.

I use to go out every other weekend if not every weekend with a group of friends to eat. We would always go to the same spot and then to the movies afterwards. I really do miss it now. We have all grown up and have grown apart by now. I remember it being so fun and relaxing to just get out and get away from all the stress for a while. I've made new friends since then and I'm sure I'll make some more, and all of us share lunch and eat out sometimes. So in a way it's the same just changing the setting and the people, but at the heart of it I'm still taking in the moment and enjoying every last second of eating a good meal and having deep, funny, serious, or mundane conversations with people that matter in my life.