To be a Veggie, or not to be a Veggie.

I've been battling with my brain for the last little while over whether or not I'd like to become a vegetarian.  I've always thought that if the right reason came along and gave me the willpower, I might be able to do it.  Three days ago, the right reason presented itself.  I never realized until I read the book "Yoga: Mind and Body," that all us meat-eaters have such an effect on world hunger.  

In fact, a whopping 12.5 acres of grazing land is needed to satisfy ONE meat-eater.  If we took that land and used it to grow soy, we could feed 30.  It's silly for so many of us in the developed world to think that a meal is not complete without meat.  I've begun cutting back dramatically on my meat consumption, but I'm wondering if I could handle being a full-time veggie?  Is it a struggle for vegetarians to constantly turn down meat?  Or is it something that they just become accustomed to and don't even need the willpower? I've never been a huge carnivore anyway (N, is a different story), but I have to admit, I enjoy the odd Big Mac.  I guess one needs to ask themselves, "Is this important enough to ME?"  Does the idea of world hunger bother me so much that I suddenly have the motivation to never eat a burger again?  

I think it does...

When life gives you lemons...

It's on rainy days like today, when I can't be outside enjoying the sun and the trails, that it's fun to blog about those times when I can.  While there are many downsides to this busy little city (traffic, construction, etc.), it's beauty helps to compensate.  There is nothing I would rather do first thing in the morning than take a stroll through the woods, enjoying the way the sun rays peak through the trees while the chickadees play me a sweet tune.  I had the best afternoon last weekend, relaxing barefoot in the park with a good book and some berries.  It was quaint, and it was quiet.

This place isn't all bad.

It's what you make of it.

Awkward & Awesome Thursday.

These are fun.  'Least I always thought they would be.

Awkward

• N practicing his newly acquired CPR skills on me.  Not to worry, I was quite conscious, though I couldn't breathe so well from laughing like a hyena.  This turned into a wrestle-fest.. but everyone loves those.
• Fake laughing about farts at work. HA ha.....   ha.
• Getting one HECK of a blister on my heel at work.  Youch.  It still itches.  But it's worth being allowed to wear stilettos to work.  Oohh the things this girl will do for fashion's sake.
• Breathing in cancer because my Pops was late picking me up from work.
• Realizing that I work at a bank and still have my parents driving me to and from work.. Oh boys.
• Feeling like a big lazy butthead for not going for a run today.  Whaaaa, BBQ chicken was more important when ma tummy was rumblin'.

Awesome

• Neil Patrick Harris on The View.  Made ma day.
• Seeing BEAUTIFUL weather in the forecast for this weekend.  I'm thinking the lake, a frisbee, and maybe some cute little sandwiches with my honey.
• Realizing that Nabob coffee is SO much better than Maxwell, and being very delighted with yesterday's purchase.
• Making a new friend at work.  One that doesn't make me feel like I work with.. um.. yeah we won't even go there.  It was awesome though.

Flash.

Well wat up fancy new cam?!  I love my new Canon Rebel to death.  (N says he does too, but secretly, I think he wants to pull his nose hairs out because I can't stop snapping pictures of him while I play with the settings.. I've got the pics to prove it.)  It is my first big purchase since I got my new "big girl" job!  (At a bank!)  I FINALLY get a job where I'm allowed to wear high heels to work.  I'm in my element.  Minus the fact that I work with people who fart all day long.

Sure we all do it, but keep it at home peeps!

So I made N come out with me on a few photo excursions.. and here are some results!

Pretty little pond.. + wild fire smoke.

Who says fort building isn't an awesome way to spend a Friday evening?!  Especially when you add pizza.