He didn’t know the lettuce I wanted.

I spent years loving only one type of lettuce.

Shredded, cold, and fresh.

All the best qualities you can have in a bag of lettuce.

I refused to try other brands of lettuce because I was only used to this specific brand.

Until the last time I went into the store.

I went into the store happy, confident, and secure.

until he grabbed the wrong bag of lettuce.

He came back with an unfamiliar bag.

It wasn’t the lettuce I spent years loving.

It didn’t feel normal.

The bag was still clear, but the shape of the lettuce was different, the color, and the moisture wasn't the same either.

I was now confused and sad, and I felt strange.

But I realized it wasn’t about the color of the lettuce, the shape, or the color of the bag.

It was about me.

I took the lettuce home.

It was the best decision I’ve ever made.

I love the new lettuce.