Today's Lenten Photo Challenge word is "Wonder." Because you can't be serious all the time (though certainly Lent is a time for sober reflection if any) I thought I would have fun with this one: "I wonder what will happen if I eat this: will my hair start growing faster? Will I end up with a Chia Pet in my stomach?"

I bought this chia cereal at Whole Foods yesterday when I went with a friend. Actually, we were kind of suckered into buying it; it was more expensive than we thought it would be even with a $2 off coupon. Anyway, they were giving out samples and we tried it. Here is the gist of our conversation with the sample lady:

Lady: "Have you tried Qia? I have some here mixed with almond milk or yogurt for you to try."

Me: Great! I would love to try some. (We were hungry).

Lady: "This is a superfood that you soak with a liquid and it expands. The Incas used to eat a couple tablespoons of this before they would head into battle and it would give them enough energy to fight. (To Daniel) It's the food of your people."

Josue Daniel de Leon Ponce de Leon: "Actually, the Incas lived in Peru. I am from Mexico. It's not the same."

Lady: "Oh...well...they both fought the Conquistadors!"

Hilarious!!