Just look at that sweet turkey face. Of course the majority thinks they're stupid, but I know better. I've been considering becoming a 'tarian, I mean it does come with the animal lover territory. I know I need to make a change in my diet if I want to at least stay close to the weight I am now for the long term. Less would be nice and more is not an option. The first thing I need to do is cut out all fast food. I may as well be eating trash. Next comes the processed foods/meats. Speaking of processed meats...ever try a meat stick? No, not jerky... A thin, processed stick of hard, greasy meat parts. I picked up a few for a friend that was over for football on Sunday. He'd requested jerky and I got him these, thinking they'd be better. He and Ron already knew better and wouldn't touch them. Mind you, I had gotten them for the boys. I'm not too crazy about jerky, but I thought I'd take a bite. It tasted like the recipe consisted of shredded cardboard and wood dust combined with old bacon grease and gristle, squeezed into skinny logs and fried to a reddish brown in old french fry vat oil. YUMMEH!
I've got to get some things done so that I can leave early today. I am so tired of this place and oh so happy to be able spend a few days off. Did I mention that the holidays are going to be more relaxed this year? It's great, I get to spend tomorrow with friends. Ron and I are going to Melanie's brother's house for a nice, intimate and relaxing day. There will only be six of us total. AND her brother is a fish tank addict like me. I hear he's got at least two tanks now since I've been to there. He also has a couple of sweet kitties that he keeps indoors. I'm looking forward to playing with them. It's gonna be a good day. I'm also looking forward to making my yam recipe. Sweet, mashed yams whipped with milk, butter and eggs with a brown sugar and butter topping sprinkled with pecans. *slup* I cannah wait!
Oh and thanks very much to my few loyal readers/'net buds for your sweet comments. I appreciate knowing that I'm not alone in my struggles. That's why I continue to spew this shit into infinity. Have a happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
3 comments:
You know me, chica. I don't eat bird. I don't each much meat in general, but bird is off limits. Too much like my babies!
When I saw the photo, I thought, "I'm ganking it and calling it 'plzdonteatme.'" And look at what you called it! See? Great minds think alike!
I tried to go vegetarian back in college... unfortunately, I got sick and my doctors told me to knock it off =/ Maybe you will have better luck! **HUGS!!**
That turkey is gorgeous and whether s/he is smart or stupid by human standards, he still has hopes and dreams even if we don't understand them. He deserves to pursue those dreams, whatever they may be, without fear of being terrorized and slaughtered.
Chris, what were you eating as a vegetarian? If you got sick it was from some other cause or because you ate too much junk food, not because of removing animals from your diet. Just my 2c, no offense.
Julie, this is great news! I wish you the best and you always have my support!
Cheers to you all!
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