The last time I wrote about That Devil the Mini-Bar I opined that the only way I was going to conquer it was to avoid getting a key in the first place. I'm in Chicago for a couple of days at the same hotel, and will be tempted by it yet again (not to mention having a planned lunch and dinner again, which is always tough for me). It may not be the approach I take, however.
There are two clear approaches for addressing the mini-bar:
Avoidance
This is the easier of the two as long as you prepare for it ahead of time. Assuming you are at a hotel where the mini-bar is locked (I am) then when you check-in you simply request they keep the key. Very simple, and unless you've managed to pack a hacksaw or you give in later and ask for one, totally foolproof. Except of course if you order extra room service instead of attacking the mini-bar, then you didn't do yourself any favors.
Willpower
Here you accept the mini-bar and it's key as a challenge to be conquered. Can you resist it's charms? That is the challenge. This is real life here, you can't always avoid but you can remain resolute.
I'm not checking in until tonight. I'm still on the fence as to which approach I will take. I am leaning, however, toward accepting the challenge of willpower.
Wish me luck, as I may need it!
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