Danielle's food=]

           How does fast food have an impact on my life and life style? Well growing up with my grandmother, we didn’t always have much money so there wasn’t much spent on fast food, but more on groceries and what we needed. Close by where I lived there was McDonalds, Taco Bell, Burger King and Carl’s Jr., so there was plenty of opportunities for me to go out and buy fast food, but rarely did. When those rare times would come, my grandmother and I would get McDonalds. She loved their fries and I loved their chicken nuggets. So we would get a twenty piece chicken nugget and large fries and share the meal together in front of the TV usually watching Wheel of Fortune. This fast food occasion didn’t happen all the time, but when it did it was a treat and it was enjoyable to have once in a while.

          As soon as I moved in with my parents and siblings I noticed that fast food is really good and makes you crave more of it. When I used to live with my grandmother there was no option of Taco Bell or McDonalds, but with my family it was different. Whenever my mom came home late or didn’t want to cook, there she was giving us kid’s money to go get something to eat. I guess fast food was a way out and a way to grab something to eat when there was nothing to cook at the house. Unfortunately fast food is quiet common with me. I drive and carry my own money, so whenever I’m hungry and already out driving, I’ll stop by my favorite place, Taco Bell. I like Taco Bell because you can get a lot of food for not a lot of money. When I’m really hungry I get 4 tacos, a bean and cheese burrito and nacho chips with cheese. That gets me full for hours and would only spend about six dollars for the meal. Another favorite of mine is Panda Express. Orange chicken and white rice can make me happy.
            I don’t rely on fast food as much as I did when I was younger because now it’s my own money and I need that money for gas or supplies I need, but I could say I do eat it a lot. I do like to cook so if there is something to make at the house I would make dinner for the whole family rather than spend my money on a craving I have. Fast food is always tempting and more of treat so whenever I feel the need of some fries or orange chicken, I look at my refrigerator first and see what I can make for myself and my family.