The $20 “Grown-Up” Burger

April 13, 2010

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I’m 22. And I still can’t believe I’ve passed to 2-0 mark.

Not because I feel old. No, I feel anything but old, at least inside. It’s almost a nightmare, because I’m trapped in this body that is aging day by day, yet inside, I still feel like a 12-year-old pubescent kid who has a lot of growing up to do.

When is this feeling going to stop? When I’m 30? When I’m 40? What about when I’m 70 attending my grandnephew’s wedding? Do any of us actually feel our age…ever?

Perhaps, one of the reason I feel this way is because I’ve lost 3 years of my life in limbo to anorexia. I’m in college as a freshman transfer, surrounded by people who are 2-4 years younger. My editor is younger than me. My high school friends are sending me invitations to their graduation ceremony. I’ve never had an internship, a job other than serving ice-cream, or even any sort of experience in the “real world”. Heck, I’ve never even had a boyfriend, or gone clubbing, or ordered an “adult drink”.

Perhaps, another reason is because I’m still so attached to my parents. Even though I live across the country from them, I call them almost every single day, just to hear their voices. Whenever I’m happy or sad or angry, they’re the first people I call. When I run into a problem, I ask them for answers. And yeah, I still get monthly allowance from them.

Oh, and here’s a secret: I still catch myself thinking, “ I wanna do/be……when I grow up.”

But what does it really mean to be a “grown up”? When are we really considered mature adults? In truth, I think we never stop maturing. Growing up…it’s a lifelong progression. And it isn’t marked by the end of your growth spurt. It isn’t marked by your first license, or even your first paycheck.

My mom once told me that she was still a child even when she got married…until she gave birth to me. That was when she started caring for someone—really loving someone more than she loves herself, and being able to put someone else’s needs above hers. She learned the meaning of true selflessness, and sacrifice.

I find sense in that. Babies are babies simply because they’re selfish creatures. They need to be taken care of, and are always needing and wanting something. But as they “grow up”…they learn to take care of themselves, and then they learn to take care of others, too.

Wow. In that case, I definitely still have tons of growing up to do; I’ve got to catch up to my age!

But. In the meantime, might as well enjoy being trapped in a 22-year-old body, eh? Although, being 22-years-old doesn’t really mean anything, except that I can face death penalty, and that I can hang out in a pub. I’ll take the pub.

My church fellowship friends and I decided to do just that, by visiting the famous Father’s Office in Los Angeles for their well-acclaimed burger. Unfortunately, some of us didn’t realize that it’s a pub. And some of us aren’t over 21-years-old. 
IMG_3251  Father’s Office is a gastropub restaurant near Culver City, but it’s probably more famous for its Office Burgers than its beers. There’s a lot of discussion over the best burgers in Los Angeles, and Father’s Office is one of the heatedly-debated contestants.  
IMG_3252  A friend and I have been talking about visiting this place since forever, and we finally found the one day in which our schedules fit. Word got around, and 3 more friends joined our burger adventure. However, we were stopped rudely by this sign:
IMG_3254  They check for ID at the door. I had mine, but one of my friends are still at a tender age of 19. Boo. Hoo.

What to do? Well, we came all the way for our greasy beef sandwich, and we were definitely still going to get our greasy burger, damn it. Since the weather was fairly pleasant and there were benches for us to sit, we decided to take-out and have a nice burger picnic. Everything was peachy again.
 
In fact, more than peachy. I was wickedly delighted to find out that the lighting in there was kind of dark…horrible for food photography! 
IMG_3253Nanny nanny nah nah…you satisfied, stout-drinking smirkers with ID…you eat and drink in bad lighting!
IMG_3255Because lighting is more important than location. Right?

Anyway, we all ordered an Office Burger each, with 2 sides of sweet potato fries. With tax and tip, that totaled up to $20 each. I just spent $20 on a burger. This better be worth it…
IMG_3257 And it was.
IMG_3258 The Office Burger comes with caramelized onion, bacon, gruyere, maytag blue, and topped with lots of fresh arugula
IMG_3259You can’t get it any other way. You cannot ask the chef to nix the cheese (grr…pet peeve!), or get rid of the bacon, because he will refuse to make any alterations to the burger. I love that. It shows confidence and pride in one’s product, that it is perfect as it is. If I ever get my own restaurant, I’m not allowing any substitutions, either.
IMG_3269Except. The bread. Oh, the french bread that ruined it all. I hated this bread. It was just at odd with the burger—stale, dry, and altogether nasty. So close, yet so far. This burger could have been perfect! I had tears in my eyes thinking about this travesty. 
IMG_3266 Okay, I might have teared up partly because the meat portion of this burger was so freaking wonderful, too. I ordered it medium-rare…won’t have my meat any other way, and you shouldn’t, too. Thank goodness my friends took my advice and ordered it medium-rare, too. If anyone of them had ordered it well-done…well, I’ll have to reconsider our friendship (kidding…sort of).
IMG_3262 This burger was juicy, sloppy, and messy. Like, juices, dripping down my elbows. In other words, awesome because I don’t believe in dainty, delicate burgers. What is with all the hype with sliders these days? I want my burger big and manly and greasy, the kind that requires a stack of napkins on the side.
IMG_3265 I almost wished it had more blue cheese and caramelized onions and bacon, but then decided that it was good the way it was, because the main star was really that high-quality, flavorful beef.

And how can I forget the sweet potato fries?!
IMG_3260 They go all fancy and call it frites, but whatever, it was just plain amazing!! 
IMG_3261It came with this tangy, rich, creamy cabrales blue cheese aioli on the side for dipping. Yum…
IMG_3267 Crispy, salty exterior, with chewy, sweet interior. I will never eat regular potato fries again. 
IMG_3268 Look at these church ladies lunching. We don’t nibble on no cucumber sandwiches and pudding. 
IMG_3263 My friends all only managed half of their burgers, though. That disappointed me. Am I the only one to be able to finish a whole burger? But maybe they’re the smart ones, because they get leftovers.
IMG_3256 Hm, something about their smiles…looks smug.

After that, one of my friends, Renee, ordered a beverage from a nearby frank truck and begged for me to showcase it:
IMG_3271 Cheerwine. Apparently it’s a special drink. Anyone tried it?
IMG_3272 Personally, I thought it was nasty, but that’s because don’t like cherry-flavored stuff. This one had an intense black cherry flavor. Ew. But all my other friends loved it. Guess that makes me the odd one out.

I still can’t believe I spent $20 on a burger, considering that I can barely spend that much money on a new sweater. But it was worth it, and I’ve got my own priorities. ;-)

Question of the day: Do you feel your age? What does it mean to be a “grown-up” to you? And just for kicks, what is the most incredulous amount you’ve spent on food?

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Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) April 13, 2010 at 3:06 pm

Andy and I need to try Father’s Office! We are both obsessed with sweet potato fries and those look absolutely amazing. I want to get some soon!

And don’t even get me started on the burger…drool worthy. Medium rare is totally the way to go!

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Anais April 13, 2010 at 3:08 pm

Amaaaaazing looking burger!!! It made me crave a burger almost instantly. And I agree with you about the no alterations thing! We’re actually about to go out for dinner in a bit but the place we’re going to doesn’t do burgers… too bad because I would’ve indulged, even though it would be nowhere as good as this lol! ;)

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Naomi(onefitfoodie) April 13, 2010 at 3:11 pm

ohhhh my…that burger and those FRIES!!! sweet potato is sooo much better than regular potato! seriously they have a natural sweetness and are just so amazing! I do feel my age, but sometimes I just want to be a kid again and do things like arts and crafts and run around aimlessly and not worry about life or work and just BE! (so I do :) )

Sometimes food like that is SO worth the price tag!

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msmeanie April 13, 2010 at 3:18 pm

Oh my, those sweet potato fries look AMAZING! Drool..

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kalin (eating machine) April 13, 2010 at 3:35 pm

i’m still not convinced i’m an adult and i’ve got a masters degree, a fiance, and a mortgage!
i’ve had 100+ dinners, but that’s because a bottle of wine makes a meal pricy fast. i had a $7 grilled cheese the other day. it was amazing (mozzarella with pesto) but seven dollars? for grilled cheese?

i’ve accidentally had $12 beers before too. that’s just wrong.

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Jessica @ How Sweet April 13, 2010 at 4:53 pm

Those fries look incredible! Sometimes I still feel so young – like I am 10 and 15. I wish I was!!

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Lauren @ Eater not a runner April 13, 2010 at 4:57 pm

THat looks like the best burger ever!! I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up, and I’m almost 26!

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Tatianna April 13, 2010 at 4:59 pm

I am almost nineteen and I still feel fifteen on the inside.
I was just telling my mom the other day that when I am in the parking lot walking to my car, I get really paranoid about what people are thinking when they see me. Certainly they must be thinking to themselves “Is she even old enough to be driving!?” Of course I don’t really care what they think.. but it does make me wonder :P

I don’t really think I will ever grow up.. and I don’t think I have to :)
<3 Tat

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Sana April 13, 2010 at 5:11 pm

I still feel like I am 2! The other day I wanted to buy a remote control helicopter. No joke!

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Faith April 13, 2010 at 5:11 pm

OMG I love Cheerwine, lol! When my sis lived in NC we’d have it there — I haven’t had it before or since then. Your burger looks delish and I completely know what you mean about the cheese — my hubby hates cheese and orders everthing without it (and it drives me nuts! ;) ).

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Vanilla Swirl April 13, 2010 at 5:12 pm

Holy crap…I thought I was the only one who hates to spend more than 20$ for a sweater!!
But I must admit I like my meat well-done…you’re still my friend, right?
I love the messy fingers, lol.
I never had sweet potato fries! They look wonderful :)

I don’t know what I’m going to do when I’ll be older…I can’t believe I’m growing. I can’t even believe I have the age to have a driving license…scares me >_<

xoxo

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Lauren April 13, 2010 at 5:22 pm

Holy crap, now that is a burger! But those sweet potato fries are making my mouth water! Wow, looks so good!

I feel like I never reach that “grown up” mark. Even being 24, married, and in a promising career, I still feel like when I tell people my age, its always, “you’re so young!” When does that ever end? When am I considered an “adult?”

I guess I should enjoy it now as I may be eating my own words in a few years!

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Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) April 13, 2010 at 5:23 pm

Wow, that all looks awesome. Picnics are the best! :)

The feeling of “when I grow up…” hasn’t gone away for me yet and I’m just a couple of years ahead of you. It’s good to never feel settled or like your life is over. Enjoy each day as it comes and embrace this amazing life.

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Aletheia April 13, 2010 at 5:44 pm

OK. OK OK OK.

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME.

FIRSTLY I WANTED TO SAY OH MY GOSH.

OK I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO SAY.

At first, when I saw on my twitter feed that you had updated your blog, I was super excited. I almost tweeted “OH MY GOSH @burp_excuzme UPDATED HER BLOG!!!”

It was weird. It’s not like you don’t regularly update your blog. It’s not like I don’t read your posts almost all the time. But for some reason, when I read the line in your feed this time, I got super-excited. Almost antsy.

Then. I clicked.

I began to read.

I let myself be led into the fold of your story and was sincerely enjoying the burger and fries. The comment I originally meant to write was something along the lines of “my dear Sophia please never order your burger medium rare because that is a travesty to microbiologists everywhere. For your own health. It’s ok to order steak rare, but not burgers. BLAH…”

AND THEN.

AND THEN.

OH MY OGHS. (IMEANT TO TYPE GOSH.)

I. SAW. VALERIE.
VALERIE.

YOU. KNOW. VALERIE.

OH. MY. GOSH.

ANYONE READING THIS COMMENT IS AUTOMATICALLY GOING TO THINK I’M A RETARD.

OH. MY. GOSH.

*POURS OUT AN OCEAN OF EMOTION* (WAIT, SAY THAT OUT LOUD BECAUSE IT RHYMES)

OK THERE IS DEFINITELY GOING TO BE SOME MORE DIALOGUE BETWEEN YOU AND ME MY DEAR.

I HAVE TO STOP NOW. OTHERWISE I’LL JUST KEEP WRITING OH MY OGHS.

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Kim April 13, 2010 at 5:48 pm

Ha, I NEVER feel my age. I’m 30?! What?
I don’t know what “grown up” means. I guess it’s a maturity, acceptance of self, patience and trust with life. I feel “grown up,” but I don’t think of myself as “in my thirties.”
The most incredulous amount spent on food? How about I just say LAS VEGAS, in general? We got a bottle of sparkling water there with dinner that was $13. SERIOUSLY?

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tasteofbeirut April 13, 2010 at 5:49 pm

I am tempted now to make that burger at home! It looks just perfect! So what if you paid that much, next time order a soda and make it yourself!

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annie April 13, 2010 at 6:00 pm

oh i’d spend more than $20 for a good burger!

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iga@thedelishdish April 13, 2010 at 6:20 pm

im in my late 20s and still feel like a kid too…i think it’s great to stay young at heart and not stress about getting older. and that burger looks well worth the $20!! these days i dont mind splurging on food when i know i’ll enjoy it!

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Kristie April 13, 2010 at 6:37 pm

So I’m 22 too, and I guess I feel my age. But then again, I’m not really sure what 22 is supposed to feel like? So I get to define it ;) .

I can’t remember a time I have spent too ridiculously much on food, but I happen to have this love for Manhattans (the drink). Sadly, they are strong = lots of money. One night Chris and I went to a swanky looking place and I ordered one and it was $15! A little too ridiculous for me!

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Tori April 13, 2010 at 6:49 pm

Oh jeez, Sophia, I can completely empathize with you. I’m turning twenty two in October and I still can’t believe it. I look in the mirror, and while I don’t look like a 12 year old anymore, I hardly pass for 18 to most people. I lost about 7 years to anorexia. Its weird, because I was present during those years, and I still had plenty of “life experience” to say the least. but for some reason, a great majority of that time feels like it all happened within about 6 months. Dan is a psych major and according to him, its my mind’s way of dealing with all the stress and horrible things – to block it out and condense it into a smaller “easier to manage” memory. But its really frustrating. I made many mistakes when I was younger, and I did all the “bad” things you grow up being told NOT to do. And in that light, I do feel mostly my age, because of the amount of experience I have in most areas. However, relationships are still new ground for me. I don’t really socialize well with new people – I get nervous and I don’t like to impose myself on others (ED thing? Probz) so I’m still learning how those things work. Its getting better though.
It will take time but the more you experience in life, the more you will begin to feel like you are your age. The ED denies us of a lot of emotional growth in some ways, it keeps us isolated from reality. But I know gettin’ back in the world will bring you up to speed.

And please, don’t worry about college. I’m almost 22 too, and I’m going to be a sophmore next fall. Do I care? At times, yes. But I have a friend who’s about to be 25 and he’s a sophmore this year. College is no longer a “start here, finish there” kind of thing. People go at their own pace and finish at all ages. Especially since some schools have 3, 4, 5, 6 year programs. Don’t judge yourself. And remember, you have faced and pretty much defeated a demon that most people will never face or understand. By recovering from anorexia, you beat astronomical odds and have already shown that you, my dear, are for more than any statistic can ever account for. So don’t worry about your age. Or how old the other kids in your classes are. Just do your thang, enjoy the life you’ve fought to live, and anyone who’s got something negative to say can kiss it. ^.^

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Marina April 13, 2010 at 6:59 pm

You know I can definitely relate! I often feel MUCH younger than my actual age and frankly I can’t believe I’m in my 20′s either! It’s like, wtf happened?! :( And I think that also has to do with spending so many years struggling with body image issues, eating disorders, modeling industry, etc. It really took up a huge chunk of my life and I still feel like a kid because of that.

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Josie April 13, 2010 at 7:27 pm

We could never dine together because I will only eat my meat well done. LOL It’s a mental thing for me when it comes to eating anything pink.

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Katie @ Two Lives, One Lifestyle April 13, 2010 at 7:34 pm

That burger looks perfectly cooked, and the sweet potato fries?! Oh my gooooshhh. Before I drooled all over and contemplated going out to find a burger, I was nodding my head in agreement. As friends get married and some are even starting to have babies, it feels like I’m living in another world. This past year I think I finally started to realize that I will never wake up one day and feel like a “grown-up” (though maybe if I had a baby? that’s interesting) and I need to live in the present. At first I thought life would start when I graduated, then I thought maybe when I got a job or found “the one” or when I bought a house, on and on. Sometimes I still look to the future so much and can’t wait for it, but I try to slow down and just enjoy now! I think realizing that we don’t just wake up “grown-up” shows some growing up though!

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Nat April 13, 2010 at 7:35 pm

Like you, I also feel like I’m hardly in the middle of my early 20′s. Lol. I see my age going up every year but I still feel very much like a kiddo at heart which is probably why I tend to get on well with little children. On top of that, I think I look much younger than my age but I see that as a good thing. x)

I’ve not splurged a huge load on one item of food but have spent on fine dining dinners with a particular then-bf. He usually paid but once I surprised him on our anniversary, which happened to fall on X’mas eve i.e. X’mas eve menu! (And they hadn’t informed me.. grr) so I coughed up the money. Food was good though but I’m definitely never going to eat at restaurants during festive occasions when there’s no a-la-carte. It’s just no fair. Hehe. I’m starting to go on a rant now. =x

Much love,
Nat xoxo

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Ameena April 13, 2010 at 7:42 pm

I have heard so many good things about Father’s Office. Such a random name!!

I don’t feel like I’m 34 at all. I wonder if I will feel 40 when I hit 40. I think in this day and age people look better than ever as they age. I hope people think that about me. :)

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Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella April 13, 2010 at 7:47 pm

Hehe when I was young I cringed whenever my parents or one of their friends said “You’re going to be a big girl now!”. It probably had something to do with the creepy way that they said it lol. And I never feel like I really want to grow up! :P

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Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) April 13, 2010 at 7:57 pm

“My mom once told me that she was still a child even when she got married…until she gave birth to me. That was when she started caring for someone—really loving someone more than she loves herself, and being able to put someone else’s needs above hers. She learned the meaning of true selflessness, and sacrifice. ”

I just started sobbing when I read that. It is EXACTLY me. I was 24 when I got married. I was worldy but until you have a child you cannot possibly imagine what it’s like. No books can prepare you or soul searching or contemplation. Only doing it. I love your mother!

Anyway, I am 33 and feel my body looks 23, my face about 28 and my brain is young but my soul is old. I am a mishmash.

Scott and I spent $500 on dinner at the Bellagio in Vegas (including champagne) and it was worth every penny. We got married in Vegas 9 yrs ago and on our 1st anniv we went back and did the Bellagio in style and it was amazing.

GREAT POST

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Karyn April 13, 2010 at 8:04 pm

i’m like the opposite with age: sometimes i feel like i’m an 80 year old woman in a 23 year old’s body hahaha :)

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blueeyedheart April 13, 2010 at 8:11 pm

No, I don’t feel my age. I feel like I’m a thousand years old, though I guess I wouldn’t really know what that feels like… :p

<3 <3

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Jessica Lee April 13, 2010 at 8:15 pm

$20 for burger and fries? It SOUNDS like a lot but realistically, I live in Chicago and that is about right. Sigh…things are getting so expensive these days! But your burger DOES look amazing. It’s so dang big and juicy! And sweet potato fries are just about the best things in the world.

I actually always feel older than I am. I’m 21 and everyone either thinks I’m wayyyy young like 15 or way older like 26. Haha. I feel older though just because I grew up in the city and had all my experiences as a teen so I’m past the typical 21 year old attitude now while most of my friends from the ‘burbs are just enjoying it.

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Joanne April 13, 2010 at 8:46 pm

It’s funny. I only really think about my age when I go back to past events and thing wow. High school was ten years ago. And a decade is just SUCH a long time! Wow. I can’t believe high school was ten years ago. Weird.

That burger. Might just be my favorite burger. Ever. Put it in one of my homemade buns. Amazing. We might have to go to this place WHEN I come to visit you. Just saying.

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Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) April 13, 2010 at 9:09 pm

I don’t think I will ever stop feeling 15. I absolutely 100% don’t feel 27, and still wonder if I will ever be a “grown-up.” Frankly, I don’t want to ever grow up. Just call me Peter :-)

In Canada burgers MUST be served well done. There isn’t an option. I think it is against the law or something. Steak, on the other hand, can be as rare as you want it. Anything made with ground beef, however, MUST be cooked well done. I have actually never seen a burger that is pink on the inside!!

Those sweet potato fries look freakin’ amazing!!!!

I have spent ghastly amounts on food items, I can’t think of a specific one of hand.

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Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) April 13, 2010 at 9:10 pm

I don’t think I will ever stop feeling 15. I absolutely 100% don’t feel 27, and still wonder if I will ever be a “grown-up.” Frankly, I don’t want to ever grow up. Just call me Peter :-)

In Canada burgers MUST be served well done. There isn’t an option. I think it is against the law or something. Steak, on the other hand, can be as rare as you want it. Anything made with ground beef, however, MUST be cooked well done. I have actually never seen a burger that is pink on the inside!!

Those sweet potato fries look freakin’ amazing!!!!

I have spent ghastly amounts on food items, I can’t think of a specific one off hand.

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highonhealthy April 13, 2010 at 9:25 pm

I rarely feel my age and every time I have a birthday I keep waiting to suddenly just.. I don’t know. Grow up? Feel worldly? Whatever it is I’m hoping to feel, I’ve yet to feel it. I think right now I’m just kind of floundering around feeling lost and unsure of what I should do with my life. Lol..

I have no idea how much I’ve spent on food.. probs just around 20-30 something. So far. When I get to a place that has more foodie options I may go and try some more expensive stuff. Maybe.

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Marina April 13, 2010 at 9:26 pm

I adore sweet potato, in any way, and this looks yummy of course!
I’ll be 20 in two days, and I keep thinking how I didn’t achieve much till this age. But my mom told me an interesting thing, how other people around me appreciate me for what I already did with my life, how I’m handling it all, and how I have major plans for the future, that they are sure I will achieve. And it sounded pretty nice actually :)
I think I am mature enough, more mature then my colleagues. When you experience a tragedy in your life, it forces you to grow up. However, I still call my mom few times a day,and I still need protection, both from her and from my boyfriend. Sometimes it’s just good to feel like a kid.

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Sarah April 13, 2010 at 10:16 pm

Wow that is one impressive burger! About the dating thing, I’m 24 and have just been on my first ever date, so there’s plenty of time left for you and for all that. I know plenty of people who didn’t start until they were older than me! I think there’s no prescribed list of things you should or shouldn’t do at a particular age, and part of ‘growing up’ is figuring out your own set of rules to live by…within reason of course!

You are you, so do what feels right to you.

Sarah x

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Betherann April 13, 2010 at 10:25 pm

I’m turning 28 this year (when did that happen?) and I still am dreaming about what I want to “be when I grow up.” Hmm. I thought I was supposed to know by now.

However, I tend to idolize my job and find my whole identity in that. I think God is working on me in this area so that I find my identity ONLY in Him. I don’t know that I’ll ever feel truly grown up (at least not by cultural standards), but maybe I’ll become more and more grown into — into Him, into my true self.

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Betherann April 13, 2010 at 10:28 pm

Oh and by the way — the Best Husband Ever? He’s was also the ONLY Best Boyfriend Ever before we got hitched. I was 24 when we met, and 25 when we got married, and we were both the other’s only boyfriend/girlfriend. That is something I’m sooo grateful for. So don’t sweat the non-dating thing, because maybe God’s saving up YOUR Best Husband Ever (well, second best after mine). ;)

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Julia April 14, 2010 at 12:08 am

Recognize the age thing so much!
And I LOVE a good burger with good fries and also don’t understand why they used french bread with yours. I laughed out loud about your comment, the ‘I won’t change anything on my restaurant menu”…do you know I can totally see you having your own restaurant?! I would come, that’s for sure!

xxx Julia (Taste of Living)

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jenn (Bread + Butter) April 14, 2010 at 12:27 am

I’ve heard a lot about Father’s Office. I don’t go down to Culver City much, but if I do I’ll have to hit it up.

It sort of feels like I’m having a mild case of quarter-life crisis. (not really) but I’ve had moments when i think what am I doing with my life. It make seem like it a lot of stuff on the surface, but deep down how well will it hold me up in the long run? I’m still figuring that out.

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Jenn (www.j3nn.net) April 14, 2010 at 1:23 am

I’m with you, I don’t feel my age AT ALL! I turned 30 in December and have to keep reminding myself that I’ve surpassed 16… 21… etc. It’s really depressing, because like you, I also feel trapped in an aging body that feels like a child (most of the time!).

I’d totally pay $20 bucks for a good burger. I like my steaks medium, but my burgers have to be well-done. Weird, I know lol. That burger looks amazing. Sorry about the bread though. :( Good sandwiches depend on the bread, it’s so important! I wish more restaurants would realize this. :)

Jenn

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Karin April 14, 2010 at 1:27 am

Age.. I sometimes feel like a 9yo and sometimes like a grandma. Now THAT is confusing ;) . I don’t know if anyone ever feels their age though..
That burger does look like it’s worth the 20 bucks. And those sweet potato fries.. heavenly!

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Tara April 14, 2010 at 2:55 am

Your living and growing up now and thats all that matters!! You have learned so much about yourself and in these past years you have grown in your faith and yourself.
YESS Lighting is way more important that location!!! =D Glad you enjoyed the burger so much, except for the bread well now you know for next time go breadless…..maybe theyll give you extra fries!?! ;)
I believe to be a grown up means many things, but over all its maturity. I think age is a legal number so legally one can be an adult at 18 however emotionally they can only be 15. Everyone is different, and everyone is raised in different ways, it all depends!
Have a great day girl! <3 <3

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coco April 14, 2010 at 3:50 am

$20 on burger can be totally worth it if it looks like yours, juicy, fresh meat and sweet potato frieS!!! best in the world!! :D
I think the highest $$ I spent on food was once in Argentina with Star, i had mediterranean (shipped to Argentina from the Mediterranean) octopus, it was like 70 dollars the plate but amazing!!
I’m almost 30, I can feel it in term of how my mind changed during these years, i feel more confident, wiser and happier! ;)

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tra April 14, 2010 at 4:06 am

sometimes i feel my age- a lot of my coworkers are 4 years or 2 years younger. hahhaha. i’m not sure, but a lot of money was spent on this really expensive yakiniku IN japan….and the other day we paid too much for food at red lobster.

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Tina April 14, 2010 at 4:39 am

I could not imagine spending $20 on a burger, but I’m a super cheapo like that. Glad to hear it was worth it though. It must have been goooood. Plus, having the nice company was great too.

And I agree – you start to feel grown up and older when you have a kid. I don’t think I started feeling truly grown up until then. And even sometimes I still don’t!

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Gabriela April 14, 2010 at 4:48 am

I turned 20 a few months ago, and I swear I still feel like I’m 12 years old in restaurants, in stores…whenever someone is supposed to be “waiting” on me. It’s like the tables are turned, and I still feel like I have to give them respect because they’re “older” than me, but half the time they’re my age (or younger). It’s bizarre that I can drink LEGALLY in less than a year, too…I can’t imagine going into a liquor store without my parents, as weird as that sounds! I agree with your mom on the kid thing, though…I love babies and can’t wait to have one, but I think when you do it’s the true end of your fun-loving childhood.

I’m not a burger girl, but the way you describe that thing makes me wish I was. $20 is a lot to shell out on a burger, but I’m absolutely positive it beats a Big Mac!! Hope you have a great hump day girl :)

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BlessedHi5ive April 14, 2010 at 4:48 am

Hmmm the age thing – it’s all relative but also my experience is uniquely mine so if I am not doing exactly what others around my age are doing that is ok too. Your mother sounded wise and I have to agree with what she said. Your burger experience made me want to try one. I have spent $40 on a crab (it’s the Crustacean experience) and it was so good – what a wonderful piece of crab! Enjoy your time. My daughter and I just got one year older and I am just amazed at how the last 7 years went by so fast. I want her to still be a baby…..

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Simply Life April 14, 2010 at 4:58 am

so sad you didn’t like that bread but the fries look amazing!

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Cassandra April 14, 2010 at 5:10 am

I feel old for my age… But I guess that is because I never had a chance to enjoy my youth, so in reality I am older than my years, but for that I am grateful sometimes, because I am more able to handle the things life throws at me. Growing up has a lot of advantages and disadvantages….

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