Buying Fritos From A Vending Machine
You know how songs sound better on the radio than they do on CDs? There’s just something special about the fact that the song is being played right at that moment, that it can’t be rewound or repeated. Well, it’s the same with buying Fritos from a vending machine. In contrast to supermarket-sized bags, which are large enough to satisfy whatever urge for Fritos you may have, vending machine bags are small and half filled with air, so you have to savor every salty, delicious chip - and it’s over before you know it.
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As long as it’s not induced by a cold or allergies, sneezing is a forgotten pleasure. If I could sneeze more often, I would. Not only does it relieve that pestery nasal tickle, it gives you a light head buzz and leaves you feeling oddly unburdened.
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Any five year-old girl can attest to the fact that sparkly things are more fun than dull, monochromatic things. Take a stroll through any toy store and witness the popularity of shimmery playthings.
The appeal of glittery objects is rudimentary, almost instinctual. The eye naturally takes notice of bright, rapidly-changing stimuli. Perhaps it relates back to the evolutionary importance of the sun for growing and cultivating purposes. Whatever the reason, I find myself transfixed by sparkling objects all the time.
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