I was so tired today I just ordered whatever was fast. This veggie chow mein looked simple, nothing special, but the first bite changed everything. The noodles are salty, a little sweet, coated in garlic and soy. Cabbage is still crunchy, carrots give sweetness, and there is this chewy black mushroom I cannot name. Fried garlic on top makes it perfect. I am sitting alone, wooden table, spoon beside the plate, no one to talk to. But honestly, this bowl is enough. It is warm, honest, comforting. Sometimes you do not need more. Just this, and my day feels okay again finally. Good food really helps.
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