Eco-Friendship

I bought an eco-friendly dress for a very important wedding in a few weeks. It was extremely important to me to wear a dress that reflects my values to this person's wedding. Jennifer has always not only accepted me for who I am, but expected me to be who I am, for better or for worse since we were 10 years old. She knows I am not flawless, but she embraces those flaws as a fundamental part of who I am. In all things - she is pure support. She is an amazing soul and her presence in my life has been a blessing for the past 19 years. Because of her unwaivering support, I wanted to wear a dress that was me - through and through because I knew she'd never accept anything less! I strive to be a better person because of her. I saw how she interacted with her students and knew I needed to get my behind back into the classroom if I truly wanted to be happy! I am better because she is a part of my life and on the most important day of hers, I will be there, being me.

Discoveries

They say you catch more flies with honey than vinegar, but it appears - being non-honey users - eco-veg's prefer vinegar. Most eco-veg centered books tell people the things they are not ready to hear and therefore keep them from joining the movement even at a small level. This has been my problem in trying to find a book I can share with my mother. I love my mom, and one of the things I love about her, is that she has supported my veganism as well as my movement towards a more eco-friendly lifestyle. She understands that I do not want a new diamond engagement ring, traditional wedding, or children. She respects my decisions. Yet, often, after reading a new book or article that has inspired some great change, I find myself unable to discuss the points the book brings up with my mom. I cried for days after I read Mad Cowboy knowing that my family was poisoning their system by partaking of the status quo. However, recently, I read an eco-lifestyle book that is honey. It does not cover everything, and considering how far down the rabbit hole I already find myself, this was not the book I needed it to be, but The Eco Chick is finally a book I can share with my mother. It keeps an open mind, so the reader can, too - does not believe that veganism is the ONLY way, and even introduces ways to keep your pets safe (I love my family's cat, Seuss!). I know my mother reads a lot and knows a lot about why I do, what I do, but this is one book that says a lot of the things I believe and is a good guide for why I do and want what I do and want!

And speaking of wants, I read a Skittles' package today and it had a magical word on it - gelatin-free! I still have two bags of European Skittles because the American version has gelatin - I guess I should say HAD. I hope this is a permanent thing cause I do not know anyone going to Europe any time soon!

Building Dreams

Eco-Friendly Vegan, Blue-Eyed Techno-Nerd, Passionately Intellectual Soul...

I figure it cannot hurt to put it out there, just in case someone is listening...

Simple things aren't always free...

But at $8.49 for $62 shoes & $14.99 for $85 shoes, they are certainly close! I FINALLY found my Simple EcoSneaks (2 pair) and Simple Green Toe Shoes! I wore a pair of the EcoSneaks yesterday and they were super comfortable even though I was running around and on my feet for most of the day! I'll find some more... just wait...