Crack

So, yeah.

Somehow, eating this red pear that I brought to work in my purse in a little baggie (together with a yellow apple, in a little baggie, and soybean-spread-and-cheese sammich – 17g of protein1 – in a little baggie2), reminded me of this dream I had Sunday night, which did not involve pears or baggies in any way, and was brought on by too much caffeine.

I dreamed that I had eaten something bad, probably sugar. It was making my jaw clench, as if I was having a seizure. My teeth were clamping together tighter and tighter and I was getting more and more upset, trying to stop it. The more I panicked, the worse it got. I was screaming and crying. Just as I heard my teeth start to crack, I woke up.

I hate when my brain tries to flaunt my issues while I’m sleeping. Yep, I have food guilt. I’m obsessed with my health. I’m prone to panic attacks. I have paranoia about my teeth. I already know I worry about these things. Why does it have to remind me? Traitor.

Jenni

1 When I’m not dining out, what I eat is less food, more science.

2 Are you sensing a fetish? Me too!

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