Congressman Kimble's Food Stamp Challenge - Day 2
Day 2 of the Food Stamp Challenge was even harder than day 1 if that is possible. Again, hunger wasn't the big issue as much as the way other people have begun perceiving me. Also, with the big Notre Dame game tonight, I knew I was going to have to find a way to squeeze beer and chips into the very tight $31.50 food budget.
Breakfast: I was back at East of Java again today for another 12 shot venti vanilla cinnamon white hazelnut mocha with extra caramel and mocha as well as a blueberry scone. I brought my wife and daughter with me as well. As I brought the bill to the cash register, I managed to catch Joe's attention, but he seemed less excited to see me than yesterday. He waved off my credit card again, but today it seemed like a chore or something. Gone was yesterday's smile. Could he sense the desperation that my new status has brought on?
Lunch: I was lucky at lunchtime. I had made an appointment to see a friend of mine with the natural gas