Maybe I will...?
The more articles I read about the food/farm processing business, the more I want to give up all forms of meat. Over 2 years ago, I gave up eating red meat because it contributes to my already genetically-inherited high cholesterol. It wasn't, and hasn't been, difficult whatsoever. I still currently eat chicken and turkey (the assumed 'healthier' meat). I have always toyed with the idea of giving up all meat, and am slowly being convinced I should.
Before I continue, don't confuse me with those silly "animals have souls and are equal to humans" animal lovers...I am not. In fact, those of you who know me know that I've grown into a person who doesn't really care for animals all that much. However, I cannot get past all of the research that has been coming out about the filthiness of our farms (where America's food is being raised!) For example, one statistic that I read said that Americans consume 3 billion pounds of antibiotics a year, yet our livestock consumes almost 18 billion pounds per year! That is what we are eating! Animals who are sick, therefore pumped full of medicines and steroids and growth-hormones. Oh, and speaking of that, growth hormones in livestock is considered the #1 contributor to young girls beginning puberty as young as 7 or 8 years old!
There are a ton more facts that I could go into, but when I think about it, it kind of just grosses me out. So, I'm deciding whether or not I'm gonna go vegetarian. I do love me a good turkey sandwich, but there's got to be yummy/healthier alternatives, right? (If you know of any, let me know!)
Angels and Turtles
I don't like Halloween, but I dressed up anyway. :)
My friend Shelly and I wanted, so very badly, to dress up as Batman and Robin (cute, right?), but every female Batman and Robin outfit we found was quite scandalous (and REALLY small...who fits in these things?!?)
So, with time running short, we found some cute wings and decided to be a light and dark angels.
Both of our boyfriends and their 2 other roommates decided to be Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I think they did a wonderful job creating their costumes!
All in all, we party-hopped 2 different parties, and it ended up being a really fun night. Although I realized that evening that I just don't stay up til 3:30 a.m. all that well anymore... :/
Haha....enjoy the pictures!
Ruben and I.
Cheesy couple picture with our turtles, Jesse (Leonardo), and Ruben (Michelangelo). :)
Shelly and I, as dark and light angels.
These 3 are my heart.
Desperate
You know you're desperate when you apply to be a teacher in Hemet.
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Real
I'm frustrated I'm not teaching this year.
Really, really mad and frustrated. Confused. Unfair. Sad. Angry.
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This past week... (stolen from Kimmy)
WHAT I’M READING: Crazy Love by Francis Chan with my small group. We are being so very challenged.
Stick Figure: A Diary of My Former Self by Lori Gottlieb...I finished it in a day.
The Poison-wood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver...because it's relatively famous and I hadn't read it yet. :)
WHAT I’M WATCHING: Felicity (always), The Office, The Biggest Loser (I still cry every episode), So You Think You Can Dance (wednesday night date-night with Kinsley)
WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: The new Colbie Caillat album: Breakthrough....she is soso good.
WHAT I’M WEARING: skinny jeans...yep, I finally gave in to this particular trend. They are slowly growing on me. Sweats..yay for comfy clothes weather.
WHAT I’M EATING: Just finished an AMAZING turkey melt from Subs and Spuds...I love hole-in-the-wall places near my apartment.
Oh, and I'm down to 1 Starbucks coffee a week...how amazing is that?! It's been tough...
WHAT I’M ENJOYING: A new relationship. :) My roommates. My small group. Running. Reading. Candles. Fruit. Going to the movies. Learning.
WHAT I’M SNIFFING: The different spicy candles in my apartment.
Hope this finds you all doing well. :)
12.5
Roughly 12.5 months ago I returned from Rwanda, Africa.
I didn't go overseas this past summer...and I'm so so itchy to go. Where? Doesn't matter. Anywhere. I miss it. I miss children's faces that light up when I talk to them in a language they don't understand. I miss them slipping their tiny hands into mine.
Consequently, those pictures are roughly 12.5 pounds ago as well. :/ I need to jump back on the fitness train.
