Out of the mountain, into the sunlight...

[Secra]

Greetings, the name’s Secra. I've decided it was finally time to leave my dark, comfortable alcove in the mountain and explore the world. I’m a dwarf of short and stocky (read: flabby) stature, and have always wished instead to be a willowy, lithe elf. Sadly, genetics and wishes have failed me in this, so I guess it’s time to head out in search of my magic cure!
 
I jest, sadly I know of no magic that can help me change my genes. I am on this journey, however, to attempt to change my fate. As I watch my family age and ail, I already see some of the same diseases trying to wrap their smoky tendrils around me. When I pass by the looking-glass, I avoid the gloomy image reflected back at me. I want to change that. I want to be strong.
 
Several days ago I took my first step. I went for a walk. It wasn’t a long or particularly interesting walk, but it was more than I had done before. I’ve continued this daily venture, but I want to go further. I am still an apprentice (okay, really I’m a student), but I am studying for a vocation that interests me. Such an endeavor requires a lot of sitting, so I don’t have the luxury of wandering the hills or plains whenever I’d like. I plan to do as much as I can though, and make it a daily habit.
 
My weak spot is definitely food. I eat when I’m happy, I eat when I’m sad, when I study, when I’m stressed, angry, bored…I presume you get the idea. I love food. Well, certain foods I love. Mainly the super sugary, super greasy, super easy to just grab and eat kinds of fare. I am also quite fond of meat. With a “head always in the books†kind of schedule, appropriate sustenance is not always highest on my list of priorities. Once upon a time I even used to eat the occasional fruit or vegetable, but then everything changed when the Uruk-hai attacked.
 
Alright, so that didn’t actually happen. I became an “adult†and was allowed to make all my own choices. So naturally I chose all of the things denied to me as a child and youth in both type and amount. I need to scale back the quantity, and improve the quality. In my travels I hope to sample delicious (and nutritious) fare while also leveling up my cooking skill.
 
And so, my adventure begins…

[hwrdfrnd]

I know the feeling, I found a chocolate covered cream filled honey bun in the vending machine at work the other day, I was both disgusted and intrigued and it was in my belly 5 minutes later. I've taken to packing more food into my lunch than I can eat in one day so if I'm going to snack at least its stuff that I have chose instead of vending machine garbage.