Chicken or Beef....this is the question.

A few days ago I decided to try something new. Being at college, there are quite a few of these opportunities, however, this one was simply the choice between two items in my burrito--beef, or chicken. I never imagined that a burrito could be bad. I've eaten many places and never--not once--had an issue with goodness wrapped in a tortilla. However, I was about to be proven wrong.

Given that I normally decided on chicken, for no other reason than it being "Chipotle" chicken, I was highly anticipating this change to spicy beef. I imagined biting into the crisp tomatoes and smooth guacamole--and then brought myself back to reality and finished the process of ordering my burrito.

After making my way to a table, I sat down and picked up my burrito. My curiosity was stirred--there was a bit of orange around where the burrito touched the plate. Not being deterred, I reasoned it was only some of the delectable juices from my lunch, and started eating, holding the burrito upright. Then, I knew.

I had often wondered why the students in front of me in line always chose chicken. This drip, drip of orange liquid coming from the bottom of my burrito continued. Slowly, a large puddle formed on my plate--a rusty looking splotch of spices mixed with grease. I kept eating, if only because in my mind I reasoned that if I ate slow enough, the majority of that disgusting liquid would drain out faster than I progressed through my meal.

I have learned my lesson. Never have I had an issue with grease--even the Varsity does not disturb me. But this torrent of grease from my burrito is enough for me. I shall always choose chicken in my burrito in the future.