Fast Food Blahs

I took a somewhat long automobile cruise through the countryside yesterday to deliver an application packet to prospective employer. Usually they ask for stuff through email or on their specialized online sites, but this didn't so I figured a face-to-face couldn't hurt.

Plus I wanted to see what the commute was like. I'd definitely relocate if I got the job (or any job), but I'll probably only be able to afford one place at a time.

So I'm leaving the city and it's about 4:30. I'm thirsty and a bit hungry because I haven't eaten all day (not unusual). I also needed to use the restroom and I hate to go in somewhere without buying anything. Plus, the monotony of the drive up had been making me sleepy on the way up. I've found if I snack while driving, I don't get sleepy. So I decided to stop at a popular fast-food joint to pick up food and a drink.

The food wasn't bad, exactly, but it wasn't great. The main problem was that it still sat in my stomach like a damp rock over 4 hours later. What is it with this stuff? Is it the grease? Is it the "imitation food product" that they use to construct it with?

I learned my lesson and will try to avoid such places in the future. I always tell myself that, but the next time a similar situation arises, especially when I'm traveling, I'll try again. What is the definition of insanity again?