Today, Darius and I decided to step outside our comfort zone and test out one of those quirky TikTok food trends—watermelon with mustard. I’ll admit, it sounded odd at first, but curiosity got the best of me. Darius, on the other hand, was far from convinced. He reminded me, in his calm but slightly skeptical way, that not everything you see online is worth trying. And honestly, he wasn’t wrong—because while some TikTok recipes turn out surprisingly good, others are just plain bizarre, like the infamous bell peppers with peanut butter.
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Before we tasted it, we took a moment to pray, grounding ourselves as we usually do before meals. Darius only nibbled a tiny piece, since he never liked mustard to begin with. His reaction was exactly what I expected—he frowned, shook his head, and made it clear he wasn’t a fan. For me, the experience wasn’t nearly as bad. I actually found it interesting. The sharp tang of mustard mixed with the juicy sweetness of watermelon reminded me of when I sprinkle a little salt on watermelon, something I’ve enjoyed since childhood. It wasn’t life-changing, but it wasn’t terrible either.
Afterward, we let the conversation drift into one of our favorite topics—wildlife. I shared how I’ve been diving deep into documentaries lately, especially about the mysterious Mariana Trench and the incredible world of killer whales. Their size alone amazes me—growing anywhere from 20 to 26 feet long and weighing between 8,000 and 12,000 pounds. Darius and I laughed as we took it further, imagining what we would do if we ever got trapped inside a whale’s stomach. I joked that I’d be praying hard and searching for any possible way out, while Darius confidently claimed he’d punch the whale’s uvula just to make it spit him out.
It was one of those simple days that reminded me why I love moments like this—not just for the laughter or the experiments with strange food, but for the conversations that take us from something as ordinary as mustard on watermelon to the depths of the ocean and back.
