Breaking up and the art of healing

I went through a very difficult break up this year, on the day we were suppose to be celebrating Valentines.  For whatever reason this has been the most difficult break up yet.  It has effected everything that I thought I knew about myself.  I just feel different. I feel like part of the reason it hurts me so much is he was able to move on like it never happened but for me it has been very different. That and anytime I make progress he messages me and it all comes over me again like a tidal wave of emotion.
I have had successful acupuncture and meditation classes, yoga etc.  I have been on a holistic journey to find self love.  To find myself again, I feel like the progress but every time I do I get set back with a message from him.   I feel like I need to do something bigger go on a retreat or something longer and hopefully the length will allow for longer results.

Vegan " turkey" day

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving everyone!

You don't need to eat animals for a delicious meal.   Below is green beans roasted parsnips and carrots, tatter tots, and a celebration roast with mushroom gravy.  For desert vegan pumpkin pie! All so very taste. 

 

Are you vegetarian?

Yesterday I went to whole foods to pick up something's for thanksgiving and at the checkout was asked if I was vegetarian.  Not sure why but it somewhat angered me, I find it funny that people think vegetarians or vegans look a certain way.  Like we are a race all our own.  I really hate that I am judged still based on the fact I don't eat meat.  Why do ignorant people think that because we don't eat meat or animal products we should look sickly?  In the world we live in now a days people should be less judgemental and start focusing on themselves.  I know what makes me happy and being vegan is one of those things.

Rant over.  Tomorrow I will post vegan turkey day!

Xo

Vegan Golightly

I'm back, favourite things

After a little while away I feel like I need to blog again.  Though I not too sure how many people are reading this.  It's time to share some of my new favourite things.  I will really try to blog more lately

Petit Vour fall luxury box.  First for all of you who have not found this subscription box all I need to say is subscribe you will not be disappointed.  I always love everything I have gotten from them!  Best of all they are truly lovely people

http://www.petitvour.com/

Next up some favourite items right now

1) My daughters fragrance Joyful. This came in my luxury box and one sniff was all it took I'm in love with this scent

http://www.mydaughterfragrance.com/

2) BKR bottle. I have seen these around and was in love with the look.  The lid makes it super easy to carry.  Who says environmental needs to be ugly 

http://www.mybkr.com/

3) RL Linden & CO thousands petal beautifying toner.  It is just amazing a few sprays and even after working all night my face looks rested and amazing!  (Really want to try the deodorant spray)

http://lindenbeauty.com/

Year of Me

Well I must admit that I am not the best at this whole blog thing not yet at least but I will try a little harder.  I have decided recently that this year is going to be one where I dedicate myself to myself.  I tend to be the type of person that even if I am not in a relationship I dedicate myself to everything else besides doing things for me.  So for this year my plan is to do things I have always wanted to but never got a chance to do and things that I love.

1) Learn to snowboard

As a kid I always wanted to snowboard I even asked for a board for Christmas more then once but my parents never caved.  In winter we usually did the norm of sledding, skating and playing in the snow.  So this year in March I got the chance and took it.  I'm not that good yet but fell in love instantly and it will now become a part of my life.

2) Learn to skateboard

Just like the above always something I asked my parents for but was never given.  I have found a biodegradable board.  Penny Organics http://www.pennyskateboardsonline.com/shop/organic.html so I will be buying one and leaning!

3) Paddle boarding and surfing

Are you starting to see a trend

4) Yoga and working out more

I LOVE yoga but I tend to give it up when I get busy even though it centres and grounds me so this year I am going to try to do yoga a few times a week at least.  Working out is the same I love it but it is the first thing to go when I get busy so it is time to not make it my last priority

5) Camping

I love camping and getting to nature and as I have become an adult with a fulltime job in the city I haven't gotten out.  I feel calmer whenever I get the chance to leave the city so I plan to spend more time away with my dog in the country.

I am sure I will come up with more things to do but this is a good start.  Wish me luck!  I will try to update you more often

Christmas countdown continued

Today is all about vegan hot chocolate, with the amazing dandies marshmallows.  These are just like the marshmallows you had as a child.  Perfect for a nice hot chocolate, smores or anything else marshmallows can go into.  There is nothing like a hot chocolate with marshmallow on a cold day.

Another new love of mine Josie Maran arf an oil hair serum.  So perfect it leaves your hair silky and smooth.  Makes for healthy looking hair.

Christmas countdown Monday-Saturday

Since I have been slacking on my posting lately I have decided to make up for it with this list of things I love.

1. Hot Beans Vegan in Kensington Market.  Today I got the Mac andCheese boritto with vegan hot dogs and a vegan tart from through being cool vegan bakery.  I can not even being to tell you how good the food here is.  If you are in TO you need to try it.

2. Essence of life organics.  Kensington Market this place is the best place to get vegan goods.  They have the cheapest prices.  Only downside is it is very small and cramped.

3. Zevia soda no artifical flavours colours and using stevia for sweetening.  I stopped drinking soda for a while every now and then I have a craving and this stuff fills my needs.

 

4.  Ying Yang Smokey tofu.  This stuff is seriously delicious, it get crispy like bacon tastes and smells so good.  I have even tricked meat eaters I know with this.  

5. Vegan chocolate bars.  I have been searching for good vegan chocolate bars again for cravings.  I came across these (they have peanut butter which sold me)

6. Coconut Bacon I have not tried this yet but I am very excited to.  It sounds so good and I have only heard good things.

What are some of your favorite vegan goodies?