This journey does not feel like any change I have ever made before.  There is a conviction to this life enhancing way that feels so strong and so right.  A conviction I haven’t had before; feeling right about something and knowing it’s the right thing to do.  Even my marriages weren’t that way.  My children were!  Always knew I wanted them, no doubt!  No doubt that going Vegan and preserving what I can of Life and it’s energy within all things is Right.  The benefits of decreasing my carbon footprint, and reversing disease within my body, and maintaining a healthy weight all seem like just a bonus.

     My life as a child was a constant reminder of “eating healthy” and there were certain foods that were required staples; milk is one of those.  It made my first reaction to going Vegan seem impossible, I enjoy milk; some of it is even psychologically because I know it’s good for my strong bones and good teeth.  Hmmm, well what happened to my teeth? and thank dharmaness I can’t see inside myself too know what my bones really look like in case they look anything like my teeth :(   

     I was reading in “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Vegan Cooking” and discovered something completely new!  Did you know that cow milk can actually aid in the deterioration of your bones because the more acidic animal proteins our body takes in (Milk), the more it needs to compensate by releasing calcium from the bones to balance out the pH level of our system.  We are going through a middle man (or cow) so to speak, by drinking cow milk, because they are getting it from the fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains we could just be eating from directly.

     I have searched the remaining foods in my home to find what will hold me over till shopping day; was happy to find the frosted shredded mini-wheat’s.  Vegan. Yay!  Amazing how many foods I never thought twice about.  I really am enjoying this Venture to a better place on my Path.  The challenge is more of a rush, exciting learning something new about myself.

      Didn’t even know I liked vinaigrette until the other day :)  New favorite on the shopping list!  Had it with a bowl full of basil and arugula, even ate an olive! (that really is a first!)