November 1, 2010 I became a vegetarian. This was my first Thanksgiving without turkey and I feel good about it. The 31st of October I was up late online. I started by searching organic food and watching videos about nutrition on youtube. That led me to Alicia Silverstone's "The Kind Life". I then watched a video of a book signing she did, she spoke about veganism and how it has changed her life. She has been a vegan for 11 years now. She also spoke briefly about macrobiotics. I was inspired by her. I started researching veganism more and stumbled upon a book signing by Jonathan Safran Foer, author of "Eating Animals". That night I watched videos on animal cruelty and the truth about factory farming. I saw the horrible things being done to all sorts of animals. I am so appalled at what is allowed to happen to these helpless animals. I have now decided that it is finally time for me to change my life and take action towards what I am passionate about.
I have just started reading "Eating Animals" so far it is very informative and well researched. I can't wait to finish it!