This post is part of Just Jot it January, and our prompt of the day is courtesy of Judy. Check out her blog here!
It’s a chicken and an egg situation—which came first?
I’ve always left the best for last, especially with food. It’s just the way I am.
So I’ve always thought about that last bite as the ultimate. The best.
The dictionary definition of “ultimate” says nothing about it being the best. Just the last.
For me, it’s simply associative.
But …
Did I start by associating the ultimate for the best?
Or did I start by associating the best for the ultimate?
I think it’s the latter.
Either way, the second last bite is always the penultimate bite.
This not-so-ultimate post is part of Just Jot it January! Want to join in? Just click here to get to the prompt and drop your link. It’s fun!
Thanks again to Judy for the prompt!

January 5, 2024 at 7:49 pm
Saving the best for last prevents the letdown of knowing the rest won’t be as good.
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January 6, 2024 at 1:10 pm
That’s one way to look at it that I’ve never thought of before!
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January 5, 2024 at 7:16 pm
It’s kinda weird right?
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January 6, 2024 at 1:09 pm
Right? 😛
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January 5, 2024 at 4:55 pm
Not sure this comment is for me…
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January 5, 2024 at 4:56 pm
Oops! You’re right! Sorry!!
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January 5, 2024 at 4:59 pm
No problem. I just wanted to let you know so you can put it where it belongs. Let me know when you’ve copied it and I’ll delete it.
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January 5, 2024 at 5:18 pm
Ok
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January 5, 2024 at 5:21 pm
Ok, it’s in the right place now.
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January 5, 2024 at 1:56 pm
It is indeed 💜💜
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January 5, 2024 at 4:54 pm
😀 ❤
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