It just occurred to me that I haven’t blogged about my new vegan lifestyle for a couple of months. I don’t want anyone to think I’ve fallen off the wagon and am afraid to admit it. I haven’t touched a single slice of meat since I gave it up in June. I’m continually surprised by how easy it has been. I always used to say I could never give up my bacon. I used to be a demon for eating meat. I especially loved bacon cheeseburgers. I cringe now to realize that for me to eat that, two animals had to be killed. A cow and a pig. I feel so sad to think how many of those I’ve eaten in my life. Oh if only I could turn back the clock and change my eating habits earlier. But I can’t. All I can do is keep up my new lifestyle.
And I will!
So next week is my first meatless Thanksgiving. It’s time to go cold turkey. Or make that cold tofurkey. To be honest this will only be my 10th Thanksgiving. I’m English. I moved to the US in 2005. In England I always ate turkey at Christmas. So this Christmas will probably be the strangest of the two upcoming holidays. We always have big family get togethers at Thanksgiving. My wife and I are the only non meat eaters in the family. So we’ll probably bring something to go with the veggies and potatoes. And we’ll bring our own potatoes with vegan milk and cheese. My wife always brings her special vegan stuffing. I’m on the lookout for a special vegan recipe to bring with us to replace the turkey. Hopefully we’ll come up with something good. Suggestions would be very welcome. 🙂
I’m looking forward to showing the family that I am vegan for life. So far they have been mainly supportive. Although the mother in law keeps suggesting I could eat meat once in a while. I guess some people just don’t understand.
I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving this year. I enjoy the occasions when the family gather together. I never had that growing up. My family was scattered far and wide. So in case I don’t blog before, though I probably will, Happy Thanksgiving for next week to all who celebrate it.
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