Letter to Erin 20151001

In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.

I find it difficult to accept that you be extremely busy and not have digestive problems.  It's not just the stress of work, but also the inconsistency of the food you find on the road.  Most people think that if you consume something or diet frequently enough, then you would get used to it.  I find that the stomach, especially of sensitive people, would shut down with persistent abuse.  The glutton becomes obese, the anorexic becomes unable to eat, and the bulimic dry heaves for no reason.You should try to make life easy and predictable for your tummy when you are busy traveling and what not.  Prepare your own food as often as possible.  Just something to get you by, until life allows you a pause.  Before you check into your hotel room, stop by a grocery store and pick up some sliced bread, sliced meats/cheeses, salad mix and fruit.  Or stop by a convenience store and buy some sliced bread, sliced meats/cheeses and canned food/fruit.  Or in a foreign country, stop by a convenience store and pick up some flat bread and canned food.  When you have to leave town, just chuck the lot into the trash then repeat the process when you get to the next town.  Wasteful maybe, but not on your tummy.

You must take care of your tummy since I'm not there to take care of you!  Don't experiment with food when you're busy: keep it predictable.  Don't trust strangers to prepare your food.  Don't starve yourself either.  Remember to say, "In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful" before taking the first bite/sip.  I love you, and I need you.