Daily writing promptWhich animal would you compare yourself to and why?View all responses I really do think I would be a cat. I like to be alone (true introvert here) but I enjoy quiet company at times. I can have my guard up when I meet new people, but am actually quite a goofball once … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Category: Thoughts
Animal suffering will never be art
I saw this post pop up on my Instagram page and...I have no words... According to news reports I have read, the exhibit involved starving three piglets on display to protest agricultural pig farming. The artist, Marco Evaristti, created the exhibit "And Now You Care" was designed to highlight the 28,000 piglets that die daily … Continue reading Animal suffering will never be art
Where do vegans get their protein from?
Daily writing promptWhat is one question you hate to be asked? Explain.View all responses This has to be the most common question that I am asked as soon as someone finds out that I am vegan and honestly I am so bored of having to explain it. You'd think in this day and age that … Continue reading Where do vegans get their protein from?
Sunday Musings
If there was a biography about you, what would the title be? Permanently Exhausted Pigeon. Try as I might, I am not an early bird. Catching worms isn't a very vegan activity to partake in, but I also love being cosy in bed too much. Yet I am also not a night owl. Again, because … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Can vegans take medication?
This is a question that I see asked a lot on online forums. There seems to be this (rather toxic) attitude to veganism that it is an 'all or nothing' approach, which is obviously not always suitable. It also isn't helpful. If you feel that you are able to completely avoid animal products in every … Continue reading Can vegans take medication?
Time for a pause!
This year I am very much trying to focus on my rest and my wellbeing. Last year was very full on and having started a new job this year, I am trying to implement healthier routines. I have always associated my worth with how productive I am, which is the main thing I am trying … Continue reading Time for a pause!
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptAre there any activities or hobbies you've outgrown or lost interest in over time?View all responses Growing up, I used to love performing - musical theatre especially. Even though I cannot sing, cannot dance, and can just about form a sentence. I am still a massive musical theatre nerd (the new Wicked movie … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptDo you need a break? From what?View all responses World news. As much as I like to keep up with the news, so I know what is happening around the world and current topics, I need to take regular breaks from it. I know they say 'no news is good news' but goodness … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Lidl Vemondo vegan chocolate bar with pretzels and sea salt
I feel I am very late to the Lidl hype, however now that Veganuary has ended, I am still finding new things to try at Lidl. I have to admit that in my local store at least, the selection has gone down ever so slightly. The vegan friendly shelf has gotten a little smaller and … Continue reading Lidl Vemondo vegan chocolate bar with pretzels and sea salt
Floof Friday
I recently had to travel in -5 degrees (Celsius as I am in the UK) and to say I was in a bad mood whilst doing so would be the biggest understatement of my life. I am not made for the cold - anything under 15 degrees and I am in my thermal clothing and … Continue reading Floof Friday