The other night while at a Christmas party (at a BBQ restaraunt), a party goer looked at my plate and saw that I had a piece of bread and a brownie on my plate. Of course, the next question he asked was, "Why aren't you eating? Are you on a diet?" Thankfully, my quick-witted sister-in-law stepped in and said, "No, she is in a lifestyle." So, thanks for that, Kristen, I have the feeling I will be using that line a lot!
I love that line because it is so very true. I am living a lifestyle, not a "diet" or fad that will come and go. I am choosing to live the most healthy and compassionate way I know how. So, as out of place as I may feel at times, I will continue to live (and eat) the way I do.
Finally, I am at a place in my "lifestyle" where I look forward to these opportunities when I can teach others why I eat and live this way. I used to let these sort of questions bother me and make me feel isolated but, not anymore, though. Now that I am speaking out through this blog, I am finding that I am not the only Vegan in this state. I have also discovered that many people, though not "sold" on this lifestyle, are very intrigued and eager to learn about it.
So, with that, I would once again like to say, "Thanks, Kristen for being understanding and supportive of my lifestyle!"
1 comment:
Major bonus points for Kristen! (Santa, take note!) :-) That is a great response to that question. May I borrow it if needed?
I'm glad you no longer feel isolated, and find such questions a wonderful opportunity to plant seeds.
Happy Holidays, Tami!
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