Tuesday, November 25, 2008

hmmm

Well, as far as my eating habits this past week, I let myself down a few times. My mom threw my dad a surprise party for his birthday and we had a great dinner... with steak and chicken. I guess my carnivore behavior was to prevent my mom from feeling disrespected, plus I knew how great the cooks were. Then another day, I was very hungry and didn't have time to make a meal but I didn't have anything quick to make... except for some Chef Boyardee meat ravioli that turned about to be really disgusting. And lastly, my roommate wanted me to try some of her meat from her Lean Cuisine, and I was pretty impressed I must say. I guess it was kind of a downhill week for my vegetarianism since I started with my dad's party, but those were the only times I had meat so at least I didn't have it every day I guess. So the cold weather has stuck around the past couple of weeks, and our heater has not been as warming as it could be and I am in the process of making a very warm blanket. Aaaand for electricity and water usage, I'd have to say it's about the same as last week, I can't really recall any vast improvements or situations that arose, but there still is some let down in the lack of improvement. Well, I guess if you weigh it out I didn't do so well this past week, but hey, it's a process. Never get discouraged!

2 comments:

Ellen said...

I understand the problems you faced with eating meat the last week. Honestly, if I could live by myself without coming into contact with people I know, it would be alot easier to live sustainably! Lots of problems arise when you're trying not to offend people, or stick out or break family traditions. My boyfriend recently joked around with me, saying we would have to break up if I became a vegetarian, so I had to carefully hint that I may not be eating as much meat anymore... :P

Tanner said...

I feel your vegetarian pain! I totally intended to maintain my vegetarian lifestyle over the break but I faced a birthday dilemma as well. Unfortunately my mom orchestrated a giant feast for my birthday which involved steak of course. Since she went to so much trouble I couldn't tell her no.