Vast, vast amounts of convenience stores are on the street corners of many blocks. Commonly, they are simply referred to as "Kobinis". Their nicely up-kept, clean, and offer a wide variety of foods that you'd never find in America. They're a novelty for a tourist and are tempting that you "try as much as you can" when you go to one. Their ease of convenience is convenient, but, I for one must stand in opposition to the Kobini. 

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    As I got more settled in to where I am living currently, the ease of a nearby Kobini made any time I was hungry an easily quenched desire. I could walk and spend over an hour at a restaurant, or I could take an armful of never tried before foods and haul them to my room to eat while I drew or read. For the first few weeks in a more long-term living space, I stopped going to restaurants all together due to their perceived lack of ease. All of my food needs, except maybe the gaining calories, were easily answered to by the Kobini.

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    Then I got lost one day. I took the wrong train, it went too far, and I wound up in a brand new area. I was late to something important and I was lightheaded. I was forced to explore a brand new environment, gather my bearings, and when ultimately my lateness excused my obligation to go to that event, I stumbled upon a restaurant. I hesitantly entered, I hesitantly picked some menu items, and I hesitantly waited. 

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    I had some of the best food I'd ever had in my life. I was full, I felt satisfied. Kobini food always left my stomach feeling empty, but the food, this sandwich-- it filled me and left me free of hunger for the rest of the day. I was wrong, I was mistaken. To rely on convenience was a mistake! Even as I write this, I lament of my regrets of having spent so many weeks going to one! The wasted time agonizes me, the potential experiences I could've had exploring gone. I refuse to let this happen again, I refuse to let the Kobinis win, so from now on, I will only go to restaurants! (if my dwindling money allows it, obviously.)

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    Do not be like old me. Become a revolutionary! Sure, try some Kobini food! But dare not rely on it!! Explore! Live! Be Healthy!