Whims of Impulsivity and Irrationality

Strolling through the aisles at our local grocery store, I'm thinking of how we don't really need anything...so why are we here? I slow as I near the tea aisle. I think of how delightful a cup of tea can be. Yes, that's it. I'll buy some tea. It's not that bad of a purchase - well, we did have tea at home, so we didn't need it, but it's better than chips or cookies (not that we weren't buying those as well). I see a tea box labeled "sliming herb" that was placed on the very top shelf. Interesting. I take it down for closer inspection. There's a silhouette of a skinny woman with perky breasts and flowers surrounding her. I turn the box to inquire further. It says,

"Sliming (herb). Indication: Sliming: this herb is good for the overweighted person who do not want to control food consuming and should be taken both male and female."

The rational side of me thinks this is bogus, but the irrational, hopeful side, the side that wants to believe that a magical tea can make you thinner,doesn't allow me to put the box back on the shelf. What about the power of thought? Perhaps if I will it enough to work...it will...

I ended up purchasing it, much to Monte's chagrin...

So, two times a day I am to drink this COLD tea...

I'll keep you posted.