The Comfort Zone by Author Unknown

The Comfort Zone
 
I used to have a comfort zone where I knew I wouldn't fail.
The same four walls and busywork were really more like jail.
I longed so much to do the things I'd never done before,
But stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor.

I said it didn't matter that I wasn't doing much.
I said I didn't care for things like commission cheques and such.
I claimed to be so busy with things inside my zone,
But deep inside I longed for something special of my own.

I couldn't let my life go by just watching others win.
I held my breath; I stepped outside and let the change begin.
I took a step and with new strength I'd never felt before,
I kissed my comfort zone goodbye and closed and locked the door.

If you're in a comfort zone, afraid to venture out,
Remember that all winners were at one time filled with doubt.
A step or two and words of praise can make your dreams come true.
Reach for your future with a smile; Success is there for you!
 
Author Unknown

Salad, Oh Salad...

Turning over a new leaf on your lunch diet? Want a lunch that's filling and yet won't be the cause of your snooze after lunch time? Dying to stop snacking at 3pm?

Well, it's been a proven diet fact that having a good portion of salad will keep you filled and keep you up after lunch time, and keep you away from wanting to snack in the mid afternoon.

Yet, of course, it depends on what your motivation is. A couple of my girlfriends are enjoying having salads with me because one needs to keep slim due to an upcoming pre-wedding photo shoot, while the other just wants to be slimmer.

For me? I seriously just love salad for how creative it can go and I'm able to control its taste. Of course, I definitely enjoy salad because of its benefit. Like today, I am so taken by the way my salad tasted! Haha

Salad is not necessarily cheap. Especially in the vicinity of my workplace. But lately I am able to enjoy awesome salads, healthy pasta, and fruit salads at really good price!

There's a place called The Salad Shop, and truly they are the best! I just had my lunch there today.

The salad, the soup, and the place is simply good. This salad I had today was with the base of Deli leaves and Mixed Lettuce, topped with carrots, broccoli, sweet corn, croutons, fussilli and boiled egg. The soup of the day today was a really awesome Cream of Tomato. Really went well with bread.

All these for just $10.50

I must say I don't like spending $10 for lunch, that's why I said salad isn't really cheap. But you can still get their cheaper healthy alternatives:

Avocado & Crayfish pasta, Cream of Pumpkin with freeflow bread is only $6.50. If you don't like the base of their soup of the day, you can definitely just settle for their 3-5 pasta choices, or even their sandwiches and wraps. These ready-to-go items price range from $4.20 - $4.50

See, not very expensive ain't it?

Anyway, for the benefit of those who work at Tanjong Pagar, you can find SunMoon, a fruits wholesaler that also have a salad bar to-go. I have yet to try it, but looking at the greens and the toppings they offer, I think that a $4.90 for basic salad with 5 premium topping is good bargain.

Of course, there will be a level down on quality of the greens and the toppings, but if you're not really picky on quality, then I believe SunMoon is great!

What I love at SunMoon is definitely their fruit salad! It's ready-to-go and it's only $3.00. Comparing The Salad Shop's fruit salad and SunMoon's, I'd definitely choose the latter. It's $1.50 cheaper but 2x better on the quantity as well as the quality.

Tomorrow, I will be trying their salad bar or fruit bar. Keep you posted!

Cheers.