Comfort Foods

Feeling down? We all have our own coping mechanisms. Some do a little introspection to get a new perspective, some turn to friends, while some turn to alcohol to drown their sorrows.

I have a very classic, modelesque way (sans the bulimia): I eat. With a vengeance, drowning out the voice in my head saying “food is not love!”, I would chow down on anything my tempestuous palate demanded. And then bliss.

Here are my addictions:

Kiamoy- 100 grams will do. I pair this salty treat with diet soda, and would nibble like crazy till all that’s left are the shells of the seeds. If I get really depressed, I would crack the seeds with my molars just for the heck of it. Side effect: orange-colored mouth and fingers.

Cake- Choco Nilusko (from a tiny bakeshop here in Tacloban) and Mango Cake are the ones to die for. Great for foreplay, too. Haha!

Mangosteen- This exotic fruit is from Davao. The taste is complete heaven- almost as sweet as Mangoes, but with a pinch of that saltiness you would taste in Rambutan. It’s hard to explain… Whenever I eat Mangosteen its like I’m tasting it for the first time. The downside? It's frightfully pricey compared to most fruits, and only available when in season.

Double Stuffed Oreos- a bad habit I got from work. These sweet, sweet treats are a must if I’m watching a movie or reading a book, although I’d be compelled to do an extra hour at the gym the following day for my caloric sin.

Junk food- Oh yes. And I’m not talking about those “healthy chips” with fiber. I want MSG, baby. The best source? Those one-peso-per-pack junk foods they sell to elementary kids. Grrrr!

The mere act of indulgence temporarily covers up the annoyance. On a sugar high, everything feels pleasant; and when it fades- I’m ready to deal with the problem.