A while back, I made a decision to transition into being a vegetarian. Not a strict one, mind you -- I have no moral or religious convictions about the idea of eating an animal. It's mostly for health purposes - eating fruits, nuts, beans, and other stuff that grows in the dirt seems to be a great way to stay healthy and fit. Your digestive system appreciates breaking down simpler foods.

Like I said - I'm not strict about it. I'll eat fish, and occassionally eat poultry... and every once in a while, I'll eat some red meat, but not very often. Last night, however, I think I went a little overboard. I stopped at a gas station and saw one-pound bags of PEPPERED BEEF JERKY.

I have two weaknesses when it comes to food. Peppered beef jerky, and Starbursts candy. I also have a mild eating disorder -- the kind where you can't stop eating something that's in front of you. I think that stems from years and years of being told to eat everything on my plate. While at work yesterday, I had access to this one-pound bag of juicy, salty, thick, peppered, beef jerky... and in four hours, I nearly cleaned out the bag.

... and now I remember exactly why I wanted to be a vegetarian. The last time I ate that much jerky at once, I felt ill for three days, and never wanted to see meat again.

I'm there again.

Bleah. I feel so sick.