Vegetarian2012
January 8, 2012 michellethilaga
I declared to myself that i am going to be a vegetarian despite living with two meat eaters, the two love of my life. So when we went for a new years party on the eve of new year, 2012 it was the last day for me to consume any meat whatsoever. The fireworks at Desa Park City was amazing. It was a 8 minutes show. I will try to upload it soon.
1st January 2012, i had to reinforce my intentions of being a vegetarian and therefore declared the news to the family, as we dine most of often together, some was shocked and some was very pleased. My mom was very supportive as she would link it with Hinduism and spirituality.
I informed my domestic helper and her first reaction was - “for the whole yearrrr…” “how can” i smiled and told her sure can. Alongside with that conversation, I thought her how to prepare chapatis (Indian bread made of wheat flour), explained that cooking for a non meat eater is not different and can go along with cooking for the meat eaters, when making any curries or dishes, before putting in the meat (poultry / seafood / meat) once some vege are added, the curry can be removed for my consumption and proceed to add the necessary meat for the rest.
Well, she still looked puzzled. i am sure she will be fine and soon will be creative in her approach.
The reasons why i turn to being a Vegan;
1) I wanted to stop killing – when i visited the local fresh market sometime in October 2011, it was to shop for preparing Deepavali (the festival of lights that the Hindus celebrate around the world), i order 5 chickens to be slaughtered and that was the first indicator of how uncomfortable i felt. My son on the other hand was very excited.
2) Health – While turning 40 is the new 20 – prevention is better than cure, i am a strong believer or at least i would like to think so.
3) Hygiene - read somewhere that in every packet of chicken (raw or cooked) there is always some poo left in it!
4) Life - Would any animal like to see its own child be sent for slaugthering?
And the list can go on!
I am also aware that it wont be easy and challenges will come in leaps and bounds, but i am ready to conquer it!
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