Oh My...

Well it's been quite a long time since we've had our last encounter.
I deeply regret not writing to you all, and by all i mean that one aunt in sweden.
Seriously.
Anyway, for all you non-existent readers, i am currently doing absolutely nothing.
But, quite a few things have happened.
1. I've recently become awesome.
2. Referred to as a 50 year old woman.
3. Trying to teach myself Italian.
Now, all those three things have a reason behind it.
1. I'm awesome because i've been trying to raise awareness about animal cruelty and the industry. Coming from a free screening of "earthlings" (Which i strongly suggest every single one of you watch) downtown with two of my friends and my brother. 5 minutes into the documentary everyone in the room was bawling their eyes out. It was moving. I have been a vegetarian for about a year, but i am now officially a vegan. Due to the documentary. I've become much more motivated to help these poor animals who can't speak for them selves. It not fair to them. We all need to help these poor, helpless, defenseless animals. They have families, hearts, and feel just as much pain as us. Its inhumane and goes against everything we were taught about being fair to one another, treating each other with the love and compassion we deserve.
2. I have been referred to as a 50 year old woman because apparently i relate to old people to much, and by old people i mean from 20-50. -_- well i guess its not such a bad thing. Mostly because and i quote "All you do is go into coffee shops, read, watch old comedy sitcoms, and talk about deep issues." - Victoria. All that is partially true. But is it so bad? Anyway, i just hope this doesn't mean im going to age super fast, and when im 20 ill be complaining about my back hurting and having hip surgery. ahh, well what can you do? I enjoy talking to older people. Not my fault. But... don't get me wrong, i am sometimes like a 10 year old girl. Talk about harry potter with my friends, make inappropriate jokes, and drool over attractive men ;) frankly my mother still does all those things.. well maybe not the harry potter part. Disney Land: never went = no childhood. I plan to fix this before i die, even if it means when im 80. (:
3. I'm trying to teach myself Italian because i will hopefully be doing a student exchange with someone from there. If this does work out, then she would be coming to stay with my family and i for 3 months, and i would do the same there. Sounds pretty exciting, doesnt it? But pretty scary. I have thought about not doing it. Cause 3 months away from my family is a lot. And its not like im going to go stay with relatives, but with total complete strangers. You know? Its a scary experience, but an amazing one. I am so lucky and grateful to have all these amazing opportunities. For example this march break i will be going with my school to Spain and France. And one my best friends, Taylor, will be coming along too. Now doesn't that sound fantastic? Going on a plane with your friends, staying at hotels with your friends in EUROPE?!
Some times i feel like i take things for granted. Which i really shouldn't, but it's human nature? Right? :$ i feel terrible. I have the greatest family, and everything i could possibly ask for. Yet i still complain over boys and homework? I need to get a hold of myself.

Anyway i've taken the choice to become more environmentally friendly. I probably drink Starbucks about 4 times a week. So i've decided to use a reusable mug from now on. Imagine how many trees that would be saving. A LOT.
I have three different types of light in my room. I usually use the brightest and the one that uses the most kilo-watts. I am now using the one with the least, and it honestly doesn't make much of a difference, brightness wise. Does that make sense? nah, i don't think.

I am greatly sorry about not writing enough. But i promise to start writing more often... auntie. -_-
seriously, im delusional. More people need to start reading my blog or i might be sent to an asylum.

Remember: Laughter is the greatest medicine. ;)

Choice of Life Style.

Recently iv'e been taking more of an interest in what my brother has got to say. mostly about all the research he has done on, organic food, raw food, what to and not to eat. just a whole bunch of stuff like that.
i guess im starting to realize how important what you put in your body is.
not only the obvious foods, like sugar, and lard. but like milk, cheese, dairy in general.
And im not saying im going to go all the way. as in, ALL organic and ALL healthy ALL the time. i mean, let's face it, thats impossible. we all have our guilty cravings.
my most greatest craving, cheese and french fries.
although french fries isn't as bad as cheese, it is still empty calories.

anywho, some small changes iv'e started making are.
1) NO MILK. substitute --> rice milk. even better than milk.
2) CUT DOWN ON CHEESE --> it's difficult but working
3) NO POP/JUICE --> water. Not difficult at all, since i was already used to it. and only have bubble tea, or slushy once a week, when out with friends.
4) NO COFFEE --> good lord, this is a hard one, seeing that i'm a coffee-holic. BUT im trying.
5) MORE GREENS --> this one was harder than i thought, not so easy getting all the greens u need per day. my brother juices, but its GROSS. so i think im going to have to find an alternative.
6) FISH ONCE A WEEK. NO MORE, NO LESS. --> pretty hard.
7) NO GUM --> SUPER HARD. i love gum.
8) EAT RAW, AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE --> this one is super inconvenient. But ill try and make an effort
9) DRINK MORE TEA --> this one i like :)
10) EAT AS MUCH AS ORGANIC FOODS AS POSSIBLE ! ! !
11) EXERCISE MORE ! ! !
12) POSITIVITY ! ! ! :D

My list seems pretty reasonable. Even though i know it's going to be incredibly difficult at first, it will be worth it in the long run. not only for my health but for the planet and the animals <3

DID YOU KNOW: The beaks of chickens, turkeys and ducks are often removed in factory farms to reduce the excessive feather pecking and cannibalism seen among stressed, overcrowded birds. :( BASTARDS.

thanks for reading, and BE HEALTHY :D