OK, I know that may seem overly dramatic when referring to the first day of a new job, but that is really how I feel. My last job was nothing less than toxic - I was unhappy most of the time - not due necessarily to the job duties, but the management style and ummm, personality issues. In the 6 weeks I had between jobs, I focused on spending more time with my daughter and concentrating on what I can do to ensure a more pleasant job experience. After all, as an attorney, most of my waking hours are spent at work. I might as well enjoy what I'm doing, right?
Today was my first day, and I can already tell this place is different. I am so excited about showing them what I am capable of, and being appreciated for my hard work.
People say that when you go raw, everything changes - not merely what you put in your mouth. I completely agree. In the last few months, I have quit an unhealthy job, greatly improved my health, and have made enormous headway in de-cluttering my house and my life. Once you go raw, you will never, ever, be the same.
Speaking of raw, I fell off the 100% wagon today. Lunch was ordered in, and my choices were limited. I had a veggie calzone - fortunately, it was heavy on the veggies, and low on the cheese. I don't even feel that terrible after indulging. I thought I would feel sick, but I don't. I wonder what that means. Anyway, instead of beating myself up over it, I am treating it as a learning experience. I will not have complete control over what I eat at every meal, so I will just do the best I can.
I will also admit that I didn't want to make a fuss, or "stick out" by being the one person who had to be different. Maybe that is a personality fault - I don't know. Maybe one day I will not have a problem bringing my funky green smoothie to lunch while everyone else munches on pizza. I know I shouldn't care what other people think, but I do - at least now, being the first day on the job. :) But I'm sure it won't be too long before I'm known as the "crazy raw chick." :)
Monday, July 14, 2008
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Kendra,
Congratulations on beginning the raw journey and on all of your recent successes including finding a healthier work environment.
I'm wondering if you have Natalia Rose's books? I think you might find her gradual path helpful. I also STRONGLY encourage you to leave all flour COMPLETELY out of your diet. When you have cooked food, opt for steamed veggies, sprouted grains, etc. You can always say you have a gluten intolerance - it's way under-diagnosed and I personally believe most people with food addictions suffer from it - if you're worried about not fitting in. People have to respect it. They should respect our choices to eat a raw vegan diet - but this is a harder sell and you have to be at a certain place (where cooked food really doesn't tempt you and where nothing matters more than living your truth).
I've been having my own raw recipe disasters of late. I've been raw a while but since I'm gluten intolerant (really) I just learned to live without baked things and so I don't miss them on a raw diet. I still don't own a dehydrator after a year of this. But I'm trying more raw soups with not much luck. The stuff is all edible but none of it very tasty.
Don't worry about the equipment. Keep it simple in the beginning.
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