Chalk it up to laziness but if there’s an easier way to do things, I’ll find it. I prefer to paint it as “being efficient” because it sounds better but laziness is really the motivation. I’m being honest here.

Next to being efficient, I like helping others. Few things give me more satisfaction than someone coming to me with a need that I can fulfill. Say, for example, that you are a yogurt eater and have been looking for a neat and efficient way to mix it before consumption. I can help you.

You’re probably thinking “What’s the problem, just open the lid and stir” right? Not so fast, yogurt is prone to jumping over the edge of the container when you least expect it especially those with fruit on the bottom which require more diligent blending. This not only makes an unnecessary mess but it wastes good yogurt.

Here’s the solution. After ensuring the foil lid is attached securely, shake the yogurt container vigorously for several seconds. You’ve now completed 90% of the necessary stirring before even opening it and you did it without spilling a drop. Take a moment to appreciate the efficiency and admire your clean counter before moving on to step two.

Resist the urge to peel the lid back normally. What you wanna do is peel it back away from you. Why? Sometimes the pressure release from breaking the foil seal will cause a little dab of yogurt to shoot out besmirching your sparkling counter or even worse, your shirt or blouse. That’s best avoided so again, open it away from you.

At this point, I like to scrape the yogurt stuck to the lid into the container with the rest of it using a spoon then lick the lid clean before disposal thereby not wasting a bit. It’s your call on that part though as I’m sure some people aren’t comfortable licking food containers. Call me a heathen, at least I’m a clean and efficient one.

Lastly, a couple of careful swirls with the spoon around the cup and you have a perfectly and efficiently blended yogurt. Savor it’s smooth and homogenized consistency while pondering all the very specific ways in which you do things. I’m here to say you’re not alone and we’re NOT crazy.

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