I had forgotten I needed Extra sugar-free chewing gum.

I had forgotten I needed Lays rippled potato chips.

I had forgotten I needed a health-conscious Body Smack candy bar.

I had forgotten I needed a 2 litre bottle of Coca-Cola Classic, one that goes flat within seconds of breaking the seal.

I hadn’t forgotten that I needed coffee, the convulsions remind me of that every morning.

If I’m going to chow down on gum, chips, snack bars, and Coke… I’d better make sure that the milk in the coffee is fat-free. Keeps things balanced. Thanks for the nutritional advice.

And I guess the carton of smokes is down at the bottom of the bag somewhere, along with the lottery tickets and the rolling papers. Life sure is fun when you’re On the Run.