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?
Category: wellbeing
Book Review: The Cat who Taught Zen by James Norbury
Book blurb: This is the tale of a cat wise in the ways of zen, journeying to discover a fabled ancient pine, under which infinite wisdom may be found.Along the way he meets a vivid cast of animals: from an anxious monkey and a tortoise tired of life, to a tiger struggling with anger, a … Continue reading Book Review: The Cat who Taught Zen by James Norbury
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
E.L.F hydrating lip shine
The cold weather here in the UK always does a total number on my lips - they can get very chapped and dry, and I will end up with a split lip at least once a week if I don't have a really good lip balm on hand. The downside with this (aside from the … Continue reading E.L.F hydrating lip shine
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
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
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptDescribe an item you were incredibly attached to as a youth. What became of it?View all responses My favourite childhood toy growing up was a stuffed toy duck that I creatively named, Duck. My parents say that he used to have a big head of hair and a little squeaker inside him, but … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Taylor Talks Vegan 