One of "Those" people

I was out running errands today and I realized I had not done enough research on where to eat for fast food. I knew Chick-fil-a was fairly safe (only because I had been told this by another celiac- Arlene). So I had a grilled chicken sandwich- minus the bun. It was wrapped in a big leaf of lettuce. Their fries are supposed to be safe too because they cook them in their own fryer- not the same one as their nuggets. Anyway, it was an interesting experience.

But just in driving through town, I saw ALL kinds of places I will never get to eat at again- Long John Silvers (haven't eaten there in years, so not that big of loss), Subway (so sad about this one!), Panera Bread (yum), Pizza Hut:( Ok, I know I can have a salad anywhere I go, but who wants to live on lettuce their whole life. I'm not a rabbit.

When I came home I realized a big one- I can't eat at the Ladies spring dinner. This is one of our church events that is planned every spring at a cute little restaurant in town. I know, yes, I can have a salad. But see above paragraph to see how I feel about that. Plus, it's at a BAKERY! Hello??!! I called my friend, Sarah, to tell her that I'm not trying to be a baby, but I am really just not strong enough to be around others eating REALLY yummy food. I know it sounds dumb, but I'm not there yet.

She told me we could order a special meal for me. Great- I've become one of "those" kind of people. Ugh. Needing special treatment wherever I go. What's going to happen if we ever travel? I really want to go back to Italy someday- all they have there is bread, pasta, pizza, did I mention the bread??

Sorry, this is my complaining post. I promise to do a new exciting recipe or something on the next one. I just have good and bad days right now. This one is a down day.