Then, HEAVEN! It was so welcoming, especially after sweating and discovering I am extremely out of shape during my walking journey. The first thing I noticed was the air pressure walking in through the slide doors, brilliant and refreshing; it was like "Welcome, please venture in our air conditioning and relax in the world that is know as the magical world of Whole Foods." I swear that is what it said to me as I entered! :)
What caught my attention most through my adventurous escapade was how shapely the store was presented. I do not recall many straight angles, but instead smooth curves. It was like the curves of someone's body; it is okay to have curves, they can be beautiful. It was very inviting and appeared to be the food place to be. Going into the store I had pictured a place such as only healthy food wapped up tightly in straight isle, but no, no, no. You could order food, eat food, watch the cooks make food, get drinks, kick back, pull up a stool, enjoy the pleasantries of fruitful eating. Even walking throughout Whole Foods I noticed how the music changed apon entering a "new" section. At the front near all the cheeses, breads, sandwich fixen, etc., it was more of an updated alternative mix at the perfect volume illuminating the area, while further towards the back near the what I labeled as the "Sushi Villa" was merely soft instrumental notes. I found it classy. The rest of the layout was amazing, everything neatly categorized, in a way, to where it would be easy to find something. However, I don't think anyone would mind getting lost for a while.
There were brands I had never seen before, but it shouted out the word "Healthy!" to me. Even though, most of the servings there were meant to be healthy, interesting, and somewhat different I would have had no problem at all find food for myself for weeks. I only wish I lived closer.
I even noticed that the carts used were tiner than most all supermarkets, possibly to self-consciously inform you to not get crap, but buy the essentials. Plus, they were really light weight and float around the crisp, shiny floors, much like the ones at Ikea.
I also noticed at the front of the store that they even provided different types of magazines from the usual, PEOPLE, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, etc., but rather health food magazines, recycling, spiritual, earthy magazines; which I felt went well with the whole theme.
I didn't bring my camera which I am still bummed about, however I did purchase two waters I found interesting that certainly quinched my parched body, so I took a picture of them when I returned to my dorm. And let me say, I felt the electrolytes fill my body. :)
The bus ride was more entertaining on the way back because I felt rejuvinated from just having been a part of the Whole Foods life, with the families and friends shopping and eating. Plus, our bus driver was talking about how he would rather get a part time job as a pimp.
oh, and this is random, but i like to post stupid things so i thought i might do this at the end of each of my blogs for now on...every week, i like to name someone new for why i am going to eat better that week, incase i were to meet them, i must look my best...lol, its a stupid thing, but it gets me thinking...my healthy eating victim of choice is...
TB NFL COACH- JON GRUDEN a.k.a Chuckie...my fav. coach
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