We have been encouraged to really dive into the culture while on this trip. This means using chopsticks... not an inherent skill of mine. Confession... I have packed a plastic fork in my purse.
I guess I should have listened to Miss. Markovich in second grade when she tried to correct the way I hold a pencil. It's not like most people... I sort of hold it with my whole hand rather than between three fingers. This creates a challenge when trying to hold chopsticks properly. I can't do it.
I decided I would practice this week by eating most of my meals with chopsticks. Somehow I have managed to muddle though and get most of the food pieces to my face without dropping too much on my shirt. I'm looking forward to eating sushi with my fingers and drinking soup right out of the bowl in Japan.
I think I'll treat this new challenge as a sort of diet plan. While practicing, I have found that I typically get frustrated or bored with eating far before I finish my meal. That's one way to tackle portion control. I'll keep you all updated on how/if my skills improve. It's unlikely.
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