Everything IS bigger in Texas

Last Friday night, we decided to get off of the secluded campus and go out to dinner. So we went to Chili's, oh the memories from home, the many nights we went to Chili's for dinner or even just dessert. It was so nice to make some new memories there. But to my surprise it was a bit different from home. I decided to order some good ol' chicken crispers and when they came out they were about the size of a pea (I should've taken a picture just to prove it, but I didn't think about that until today, a little bit late)! That was my first inclination that things in Texas are definitely bigger. I always knew that but to actually experience it was weird. It was like the chicken shrunk at some point in the cooking process! And for this to happen at Chili's was very disappointing. Then of all things, our little town has a McAllisters, home of the best sweet tea and awesome Chicken Tortilla soup. I was so happy when we decided to go there for lunch Saturday and I could enjoy some great soup, especially on a cold, dreary day. And when it came out, I was wondering where my bread bowl was. I thought I may have made a mistake and said to give me a bread cup, not a bowl! It was very unfortunate, still good, but saddening. I guess I better get use to it since I doubt I will have great big portions when I get to Africa. At least I got to spend time with fun people!