The great Vegan Experiement

Those who know me, know how easily I give in to things in life that I desire.
Food, or rather GOOD food, being my biggest temptation/fixation/addiction...or whatever you deem to call it has always been in the forefront of my exstence. How could it not be, I am 1/2 Italian and my love for fresh, good food comes rather naturally.

Becoming vegan - balls out - before Christmas was a huge thing. It has been 95 days now.... and what I have learned about myself, others, and society's general relationship to food could fill a book. I need to share some of my findings.

Soy Cheese, no matter how expensive, or "tasty" it says it is....really isn't.
Faux Chicken and beef has come a long way - but it still tastes like play doh - even covered in spices.
People can get really nasty when they find out you are vegan. Mean can include any of the following:
- People saying how much they looooove bacon......
- People quoting musical lyrics about how killing cows is fun
- People black lising you from their group web sites
- People saying they are open to the idea of veganisim, but still calling you a loser
- People not inviting you over to eat

It is NOT a good idea to watch the cooking channel. (Sorry Nigella, Ida and Jamie... I miss you!)
Realizing that most of what you do involves eating, going out to eat, staying home and preparing food, having dinner parties for others to eat, planning on eating, riding your scooter to get food.
Shopping at Whole Foods and passing by their Deli / chese counter is NOT a good idea
Every menu save for a few vegan restaurants is full of meat and cheses choices - the vegan choice comes with cheses and chicken....go figure!
It is NOT easy to be vegan while vising a small town in Alberta.
People keep asking me "so, are you still a vegan?" When are you going to give that up?


I can't grocery shop without spending atleast $200 on Vegan speciality items which include Veganrella / Vita Soy / egg free bagels / veggie burgers / gardin protein faux chicken / tofutti (faux creme cheese for those bagels) / coco orbs....etc.

I can't say I am vegan anymore. I have been told to eat Eggs by my physican as I am not propery balancing my proteins. once or twice a week I have a HUGE veggie omlet. Let me tell you how amazing that first bite tasted.

Am I a bad person....no. Am I a vegan..no longer. I am a vegitarian who does not eat cheese save and except for very special occasions - and I need a special occasion soon!


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From the office

File folders
Paper clips
Label makers
post-it notes...
email
7-6 daily.

I am going mental being at the office for such long hours.....that and school is making me twitch a little bit. The weather is oh so fine....so I am going for a scooter ride solo tonight.

Here is something funny I found in the New Yorker on line today.....made me laugh, which is what I need lately.

http://www.newyorker.com/archive/2004/11/29/041129fa_fact1