Why I Love Food Soo Much

When I was a child, I remember how much I loved math. Every single time I learn math at school as well as at home, I know that I will learn that subject faster than any other subject. However, actually I’m pretty good at many other subjects too (but I’m just an ordinary boy, trust me). If I describe my “little me” at this very moment, I'll give you 2 words: “ambitious” and “cheerful”. Actually, I’m kinda thinking of another word, but it sounds too bad, “like a robot” hihiii because I just didn’t feel that mindful of what I’m doing.

As time goes by, my love for math has been growing for more, and no doubt, I choose my major in Informatics or Computer Science. Alhamdulillah, I succeeded in passing the test. I still enjoy my learning process in this major for the reason that I can keep up and get some good grades. But something struck me when I really wanted to spend my free time. I began to watch many food contents and of course Masterchef Indonesia. Who doesn’t love watching how omurice or handmade pasta was made? It’s so freakin satisfying to watch. From that, I began to learn how to make simple to “fancy” dishes from many content creators or chefs on YouTube.

I started to recognize that I actually love food so much but every time I eat I’m not so conscious that I’m eating that time. My mouth was eating but my mind was in many places and thoughts of what should I do after lunch or something like that. Moreover, as I began to spend my free time cooking, I noticed that maybe the one and only activity that utilizes all of our 5 senses is cooking. I see how my ingredients interact with the pan and at the same time, I smell some wonderful aromas as well as hear satisfying sizzling voices. Furthermore, I cut and feel my ingredients of course with my hand and taste it as the food changes its form. Last but not least, I feel like I didn’t experience something more rewarding and fun than cooking. I just can’t put it into words. And the fact that without food we’re gonna die is another thing that makes me believe food is that paramount. That’s the very beginning of my interest to cook and to keep making some wonderful dishes even though the simplest ones. By the way, I am the chubby baby in that photograph. Cheers :’)