(brain food)

(brain food)

The best thing since sliced bread 

Is the kitchen sink in my head.

Overthinking everything til my brain is fried 

Like those potato wedges I ate last night. 

But I'm hungry now so what do I eat?

There's a tomato on the counter staring at me.

I could slice it, dice it, or cut it julienne- who’s Julienne?

And who named a cutting technique after them?

Maybe they were awful, a real rotten tomato if you will.

Or maybe it was a playful jab? Well, bro, your joke killed.

Enough about tomatoes, it's time to plan. 

Why is meal prep so hard for a vegetarian? 

I check my freezer and spot a pizza I could devour.

“Cook for 18-20 minutes” - shit, that’ll take hours! 

Did I seriously consider eating just a tomato before?

I mean they’re pretty good, but I think I need a little bit more.

I’m starting to feel shaky, like my blood sugar’s low.

Maybe I’ll brew a cup of coffee, a nice cup of joe.

Nothing like a hungry overthinker getting jacked up on caffeine. 

Let’s crank up the thinking to hyperspeed!

I could whip up some eggs, that’s an easy solution.

But do I want them over easy? That's a hard question.

What about scrambled? Just like my brain…

I think my mind is now in legitimate pain.

Chronic overthinking has me stuffed with decision fatigue. 

Who knew that feeding myself was way out of my league?

Wait- if I whip up some eggs I could have a side of toast, too.

It would be quick, delicious, and I love breakfast food!

So I take out the eggs, the pan and the Pam,

The salt and the pepper, and do I want butter or jam?

My toast should be slathered in only the best.

Maybe I'll do one of each? No. Maybe? Yes!

I grab the butter and jam and a plate for it all.

I’m so close to eating, and so close to hitting my wall.

The irony is that I’ll think better once I’m fed.

How did it get so messy, this kitchen sink in my head?

I finally reach for the loaf to see the best thing in life.

“Hey this bread isn’t sliced!” - whatever, I'll grab a knife.

Please don’t misconstrue, a knife is not the best thing.

It's the messy-magic mind that can outthink overthinking.

@paige.thepoet