Rich Tea Biscuits, Made My Day

I found Rich Tea biscuits whilst out shopping today

I picked it up and read the label

It was clear,  McVities Rich Tea Biscuits

Is this for real?

I could taste the crunchy, sweet bits in my mouth

What it would be like with a cup of tea or better still

Coffee for me

I began to load my basket

I took two, then three, then made it six packs

And that's when I remembered

You are on a diet

Oh, oh, that diet that I've been on since....

High school, College, Through motherhood, Till now?

The one that I can never stick to?

You must know what's coming....

I continued shopping with my stash of biscuits

Who wants to be on a diet?

Forget it

My biscuits matter more!

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  1. JulietteMarch 24, 2024 at 3:33 AM

    This made me smile, as the dieting regime is very familiar... until you meet your comfort food. "I continued shopping with my stash of biscuits

    Who wants to be on a diet?

    Forget it

    My biscuits matter more!"

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