"When nothing is right, go left"I felt really insprired a few days ago... aka very bored. SO I decided to go find my old washable paints and go crazy. I thought it would end up being a huge mess of nothing but I was proud of the result so I decided I would set up my tripod and take some pictures.
"Eating for me is how you proclaim your beliefs three times a day. That is why all religions have rules about eating. Three times a day I remind myself that I value life and do not want to cause pain to or kill other living beings. That is why I eat the way I do." -Natalie PortmanI am one 100% in this for the long run. But let me tell you it's the most difficult thing I have ever done. There are so many things that you wouldn't think of that include or are animal products. Like honey! You don't think when you're putting it in your tea that this is an animal byproduct. But yep, it is. And Hint of Lime Tostios chips, what! Those were my favorite! It's insane how much our community thinks it needs to rely on animal commodity in everything. But there are also many things that are vegan options that may be surprising. One of which is boxed pasta, the most important food in my opinion. Pasta is the most versitile yet satisfying food on this planet!(also a personal opinion) You can add anything to it and it will taste amayzing. Also vegan diets are becoming more popular overall so businesses are creating options that are more worth while than another salad with oil and vinegar. You can go to almost any restaurant and get something that will be vegan. I know this is a little cliche but it really does make you feel so much better. I have so much more energy now! It's like when you put glasses on and everything is suddenly vibrant and clear. But, the main reason I am choosing to do this type of life style is because I don't believe that anything should have to die for my own selfish cravings when I know I can live perfectly fine without it. And I know that one person won't change an entire industry but asking as I am able to reduce my global footprint that's all that matters. The power of one. And with that I say that I will keep fighting this up hill battle and getting through the obsticles best as I can.
"One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things" -Henry MillerTo Do:
" Because when you stop and look around this life is pretty amazing."I'm not sure exactly when it happended but sometime recently I went from liking exercising, to loving exercising. I'm not sure quite yet if it's because I like the speed of it, the adrenaline rush, the idea that I can go far away and decide when to return, or if it's because I actually like pushing my body to previously unimaginable points. Or maybe, it's because I like the consistant changing of scenery from what I'm used to, but being able to say "I got here myself" not with some machine fueled on money and toxins. Maybe it's all of those reasons. No, it is all of those reasons. It's a new way of life, a healthy way of life. I couldn't imagine going back to my coach-potato-do-nothing-wait-for-the-next-TV-episode self, I would just get sad.. and bored. Not only do I love the activities but I also have fallen in love with the community. Obviously, you can't go anywhere without people that are going to be judgemental about something you're doing, but I have never met a group of people that are more willing to help you then in this one. It's here that, weither you're competing or just going out for enjoyment, the person next to you will encourage you to keep going or tell you you'e looking great, even if they have never met you. In these sports everyone understands the difficulties that you're going through and truly mean the words of optimism they are yelling. Because of this I am so thrilled that I have found my place in it and that my experiences moving forward will inspire me to become a better me in the future.