Living, lifestyle and general everyday thoughts and feelings
It can at times be a little frustrating that the rest of the world hasn’t quite caught up with the fact that there are more and more vegans who want to dine out or even just join their friends in going for a coffee on an afternoon. So I was stunned, yes stunned, to find […]
I read Maya Angelou’s ‘I know why the caged bird sings’ last year after I had seen that Jillian Michaels had recommended her books. It was a very emotional and heart rending read, from a brave, inspirational woman. I came across this quote today and it made me stop and think “Yes, it’s exactly right”. […]
One of the main concerns I’ve had since taking on the vegan diet full time (4 months ago now – feels like longer!) is how it would work when I’m around my family, all traditional meat eaters in a pretty big way. Well I’ve been spending the last couple of weeks staying with the parents […]
Returning to Edinburgh as a newbie Vegan, I was certain that I would be able to find a treasure trove of vegan delights when it came to nights out with friends. I had no idea the stress I caused my good friend Ros when I suggested we hit the town and grab a bite to […]
I’m due to visit my family back in Edinburgh for a week and I’ll have the absolute joy of spending some time with my niece whilst she is on her summer holidays. She’ll be 12 this year and I’m not quite sure if it becomes easier or more difficult to keep an 11 year old […]
Steve Jobs hit the nail on the head when he said that time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life. We are surrounded by a generation where many seek to mimic a life they think they are missing out on, be it a jet setting celebrities or just the next door neighbour who […]