Updates

I've just returned from an out of town 2-day grant writing workshop.  I'm excited about all I learned and the resources provided as I plan to use them to help a variety of charitable organizations that I'm involved with.


Today is the 11th day of my 21-day vegan challenge.  So far, it has gone smoothly and I don't feel as if I'm making a sacrifice.  The main thing I had to give up was cheese.  I eat eggs as well but since our chickens have not been producing many eggs this winter, I had pretty much already eliminated them from my diet.  I've been able to maintain pure veganism except for a couple of occasions.  Yesterday I ate a veggie delite sandwich at Subway.  I didn't feel like mustard and didn't want the onion dressing since I was in the middle of my workshop and was interacting with a lot of people.  So instead, I chose the ranch dressing.  Today I had lunch at Panera Bread and realized my mediterranian vegetable sandwich had cheese in it.  Otherwise I've been completely vegan.  While out of town, I stayed with a friend and she so kindly prepared vegan food for our dinner, even though I told her it was not necessary.  What a sweet friend!


My "use it up" plan is moving along well, too.  I went to the grocery store today and stocked up on fresh vegetables and almond milk.  I did slip up a bit when I was at Target earlier today and purchased a couple of bags of "healthy junk food."  I think this little slip up was due to having just returned from out of town and not really thinking about my plans.  


The updates will continue...