A Change Would Do You Good

Hello friends!

Just a quick update here. You probably noticed that the title of my blog has changed tonight. Well, here's my short and sweet explanation...I wanted to change it. ;) lol

In all seriousness, I've decided that I don't really want the word "vegan" attached to my blog. I LOVE making new, vegan conscious choices. However, my reasons for choosing to eat mostly as a vegan are for health benefits and not moral qualms. I support and love my vegan/vegetarian friends who live this lifestyle because of moral convictions. I just don't want to misrepresent myself. I still eat honey, which some don't consider to be vegan, I have no intention of changing my beauty care and clothing products that are animal based (wool, leather, etc,) and I have no problem with eating some yummy veggie goodness that has laid on the same counter that a cooked piece of meat was prepared.

I have found in my research of recipes, food options, etc. that the vegan community can be very unforgiving if you don't meet certain standards. Some are quick to criticize and say that others are not vegan if their choices do not meet these high expectations. I'm going to just be real with you all. I don't have time for that kind of judgmental negativity in my life. I'm making choices to better myself. That includes trying to protect my heart from the potential of unnecessary criticism and drama. So, before anything does happen, I'm making a proactive change.

The other reason I have changed my title is that I don't know what the future holds. As I've mentioned, DH and I have challenged ourselves to eat a plant based diet through the end of 2015. I do not know at this point if we will add any animal products back in after that. I like to think that we will not. The truth is though, that I just don't know at this point. I want to be able to continue with my blog past any changes we may make.

What I do know is that I have fallen in love with fruits and veggies. I do know that I will always be a vocalist that sings as much as she breathes. I do know that I want to keep sharing with you, imperfections and all.

So, I hope you like the new name. This one should stick!


Song of the day:
A Change Would Do You Good by Sheryl Crow