Vegan - 2 week anniversary

     Keep having internal conversations with myself on what I am going to post next and haven't been able to get here.  The texting posts were a fail :(  So that lost an easy option. 
     Had my major food shopping episode on Wednesday.  Ended up going to Adams, Hannafords, and Stop and Shop; didn't even have time to go to Mother Earth.  Adams had an awesome selection of clean healthy fruits and vegies.  Started the trip with a list which was really helpful till I lost it midway through the first store; but I survvived even if my wallet doesn't agree.

     Very proud of myself I am officially Vegan for 2 weeks now.  I read a lot about others and their journeys and realize that so many people have a save the animals view; mine is a bit different eventhough the outcome may be similar.  I believe in giving everything with life it's ability to survive.  With this said I am even struggling with why plants are not considered alive; i mean I talk to my plants, keeps em happy!  Will admit that I kill the mosquitoe before I think of it as a life.  Obviously stil have some things to figure out. 
     I changed over my carry bag.  Coming from the Bag Lady this was no easy task.  My Veganism and my Patriotism go together in this case in choosing the right bag for me.  Almost impossible to find a bag strong enough with no leather and made in the USA.  Found one and have an enormous bag full of bags I am going to get rid of; maybe ebay. 
     The reason behind going to 3 different supermarkets ended by mistake working out really well.  The problem began when I lost the original list and it caused me to have to go back, and go back.  The fresh foods store does not have good prices on the everyday staples and household miscellaneous items.

      I enjoyed my first homemade green shake :)  I did it all by myself and put a little of practically everything in it.  Started with some almond milk as a base, then added some blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, kiwi, broccoli, spinach, banana, grapes, and a nectarine.  I liked it!  Next time I think I should not eat any of the kiwi skin.  Something sat in the back of my throat being scratchy.  But delicious :)
     I am going to make a basic list of things I enjoy that are okay to eat.  I find I will go looking for something to eat and old habits hit and right away I think of a bowl of cereal or a sandwich with ham n cheese.  I am not upset to not be eating this; rather happy actually that I finally made the push to do what I feel strongly about.  Boy when you're hungry though it makes that quick decision much easier of I can look at a list that says hey have peanut butter on your whole wheat bread, or oatmeal or a banana.  I remember way too often as I am walking out the door that I haven't eaten anything and really do not want to waste the money on something else when there is plenty at home.