Dear World,

Nov 07 2009 ∞
“ What we know about eating animals is that we don’t want to know.
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The New Yorker: Should you eat meat? (via marco)

I’m not a vegetarian for any uncompromising principles. I don’t mind that meat comes from animals, that these animals were killed for the meat, or even that some amount of suffering is necessary for the process. animals die, that we eat them, or even that there is a certain degree of animal suffering is incidental to the process. Death is part of life.

But the industrial farming and slaughter process is a mess of unnecessary cruelty in which I am not comfortable participating. I cannot reconcile my core belief that we’re in some ways responsible for taking care of the earth and the creatures on it with the realities of the confined animal feeding operation and the slaughter mill.

(via squashed)

(via sunnynsassy)
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I had a match.com date tonight that was really nice.  Will he call again?  I’m not sure.  But going out with such nice, normal men gives me hope for all the single ladies out there.

Mike from Chicago, you’re a catch!

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Nov 06 2009 ∞

Going to see South Pacific in a few weeks...

… SOOOOO excited!

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The benefits of flexible work hours

It is 2 pm and I’ve already gotten a good amount of work done, did some banking, scored a free week pass at a nearby gym, went for a long-ish run, did some laundry, and made a delicious lunch. 

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True Story

  • my apartment is currently decked out in Christmas lights and will remain that way until December 26th
  • my dog has developed such intense separation anxiety that I either stay home with her, send her to doggy day care, or find her a baby-sitter
  • I went on a run this morning just so I could eat ice cream with dinner
  • I accidentally said the f-word to my manager today- it’s okay- we were driving in my car and he thought it was funny
  • I have a match.com date I am SOOO excited for tomorrow night!

Judge if you must… :)

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Oct 30 2009 ∞

Big Decision

Do I go as Blair Waldorf for Halloween, or Kate from ‘Lost’?  Blair will be cuter, but the idea of spending a night drinking in a tank top and khaki pants is pretty darn appealing. :)

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Oct 29 2009 ∞

For the past week I have worked hard, sort of brutally hard, to get my health habits back in check.  That means tons of fruits and veggies (more than I have probably had in the past month TOTAL), daily runs, and some impromptu yoga last night.  And oh man, I am paying for it.  My arms and butt are sore like they haven’t been in a loooong time and my stomach is complaining after so much raw food.  But, I’m thrilled.  It feels like a detox in a way.

I know that I’m going to eat A LOT while I’m on my mini-vacation to Charlotte (I mean, come on- I’ve been missing Zada Jane’s and The Penguin EVERY DAY since I’ve moved…) but I’m going to do my best to keep doing what I did this week.  Fresh produce as often as possible and at least one run while I’m there.  Once I’m back in Chicago next week I can start tailoring some of my other not so excellent habits… namely ice cream and corn chips. :)

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Oct 27 2009 ∞

My morning Run

means I’m 2 for 2 in terms of Monday- Thursday workouts.  I forgot how good it feels to start your day with your work out.  I think this needs to become habit!

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I miss my puppy!  I’ll be happy for her return once I’m back from Charlotte this weekend.

I miss my puppy!  I’ll be happy for her return once I’m back from Charlotte this weekend.

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Balthazar Getty is back on Brothers and Sisters next week… I know he cheated on his wife and was cavorting with Sienna Miller topless for a few months, but he is one good looking man.

Balthazar Getty is back on Brothers and Sisters next week… I know he cheated on his wife and was cavorting with Sienna Miller topless for a few months, but he is one good looking man.

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What a day!

Did my run, ate my fruits and veggies, learned some cooking tips (I now know how to properly chop onions and shallots!), and met Chane, Adam’s new puppy.  I’m taking the happiness article I reblogged a few days ago to heart- I’m trying to find something to look forward to every single day.  Tomorrow I’m looking forward to a huge block of time to hammer out the next few weeks at work, reconnecting with a team that I’m really starting to love, and spending some more time with Adam and Chance.  Look at that, three things!

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Oct 26 2009 ∞

Weekly Goals

(in an attempt to get my life back together!)

- 4 work out days in a row (time to jump start it!)

- 5 fruit/veggie servings a day

- at least two visits to see Adam’s new puppy

- daily reminders to let it be

- be honest and happy about the things that come my way :)

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