Self-Imposed Hunger Strike

Well, it's not really a hunger strike, but it is self-imposed and it does feel like a hunger strike.

My co-worker and I decided to do salads for lunch because this is a healthy alternative to plate lunches or fast food. In theory, this is a very good idea (especially since I would definitely welcome the loss of a pound or two or twenty), but in practice it feels like I'm on some kind of hunger strike and it's only been two days.

Knowing full well that I'll be having salad for lunch, I've even gotten up early to eat some breakfast. Yes, cereal is still considered a meal (at any time of day) even after graduating from college. As a treat to myself, I don't buy the healthy stuff. I stick to the good old fashioned sugary cereals like Apple Jacks or Cocoa Krispies.

Still, by the time I come into work, check my email and read the blogs on The Advertiser site I'm starving. When lunchtime finally arrives, I'm greeted with a heaping pile of greens. Yum (and I type this in the most sarcastic way possible)! Anyone who knows me knows that I hate veggies so you know salad lunches are just making my day.

I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to do this (mind you, I'm on day two right now). Also, if you think I don't snack in between meals, guess again. Even with snacking I'm still hungry. What gives?

Best Steak Place in Town

I don't know what rock I've been living under but a friend of mine just introduced me to the best steak place in town last week, and I've already been back again this week! The place is called Blazin' Steaks and it's in Kalihi on North King Street. Don't worry though - there are places popping up all over Oahu (Windward side, Mililani, etc).

The plate lunch comes with eight ounces of steak, salad, rice and a drink and is ONLY $6.00!! Say what? Yes, you heard right. It's only six bucks. Blazin' Steaks also offers chicken and fish and a monster 16-ounce steak plate for $10.00. You can also mix and match your meal for a total of $7.00. How can you go wrong??

I also heard a rumor that they have shrimp too, but I haven't come across it on the menu yet. Hmm, wonder if it was just a daily special or something? I'll have to keep going back to find out.

Since my mouth was watering too much to even think about bringing a camera to lunch with me, check out The Tasty Island blog for some great photos and info on the place.