I Could Eat Anything
Listen to the Audio:
It’s late in the afternoon, and I suddenly realize I haven’t eaten much all day. Breakfast was just a slice of toast, and lunch was rushed because I didn’t have enough time between classes. Now my stomach is growling so loudly I feel like people around me can probably hear it.
I walk past a bakery, and the smell of fresh bread instantly makes my mouth water. A food truck nearby is grilling something that smells amazing, and suddenly every option looks good. I can’t even tell what I’m craving anymore—pizza, noodles, soup, burgers, something sweet, something salty… it all sounds perfect right now.
It honestly feels like no matter what someone put in front of me, I’d probably eat it. I laugh at myself for being this hungry, but at the same time, I know I need to choose something soon before I get even more tired and cranky.
I stop on the sidewalk, looking at all the restaurants and food stands, trying to decide what to eat. While I’m standing there, overwhelmed by the choices, I pull out my phone and send a message saying, “I’m starving right now. I feel like I could eat anything—literally anything sounds good at this point.”
Before I decide what to get, here’s the message they sent me.
Friend’s Reply:
Transcript:
It’s late in the afternoon, and I suddenly realize I haven’t eaten much all day. Breakfast was just a slice of toast, and lunch was rushed because I didn’t have enough time between classes. Now my stomach is growling so loudly I feel like people around me can probably hear it.
I walk past a bakery, and the smell of fresh bread instantly makes my mouth water. A food truck nearby is grilling something that smells amazing, and suddenly every option looks good. I can’t even tell what I’m craving anymore—pizza, noodles, soup, burgers, something sweet, something salty… it all sounds perfect right now.
It honestly feels like no matter what someone put in front of me, I’d probably eat it. I laugh at myself for being this hungry, but at the same time, I know I need to choose something soon before I get even more tired and cranky.
I stop on the sidewalk, looking at all the restaurants and food stands, trying to decide what to eat. While I’m standing there, overwhelmed by the choices, I pull out my phone and send a message saying, “I’m starving right now. I feel like I could eat anything—literally anything sounds good at this point.”
Before I decide what to get, here’s the message they sent me.
Friend’s Texted Reply:
“Wow, sounds like you’re really hungry! Don’t just eat the first thing you see—pick something you’ll enjoy. Do you want something quick, or do you want to sit down for a real meal?”
Respond To Each Question:
What details in the story show how hunger affects the speaker’s thoughts and mood?
How does the speaker’s reaction to all the food options reveal something about decision-making under pressure?
What can this story teach about paying attention to basic needs and maintaining balance during a busy day?
What foods do you crave when you’re very hungry, and why?
When you have too many choices, how do you usually decide?
