As some of you already know. I have been a vegetarian since january of '02.

I rarely mention this, people usually ask me at dinners or lunches when I am not eating meat.

I get one of two reactions from this:

1. (Intrigue)- "Oh, you're a vegatarian?" in that voice that I might know something that they do not.

2. (Disgust)- "OH! You don't eat meat eh? That ain't right." in the demeanor that implies I think of myself as some pious jackwipe that thinks all people who do are savages.


For clarity, let me give you the facts on my decision to not eat meat:

1. There are no secrets that I know about being vegetarian besides how to make great faux meatballs.
2. I think no less of people who do eat meat.
3. My decision is based on seeing how long I could go without. In life what we do is just as important in that which we will not do.
4. Soy cheese tastes like crap.
5. Yes, I did think I would not be able to go without steak or chicken, but I got used to it.
6. There are tons of things that I can eat!
7. You can get protein in your diet as a vegetarian IN MANY WAYS.
8. There is a difference in Vegetarianism vs. Veganism. Vegans do not have any animal products. Vegetarians will have an Egg & Cheese Bicuit and be happy.
9. Yes, I may go back to eating meat one day, it just hasn't been that day yet.
10. No one likes answering the same questions over and over again.
11. MOST IMPORTANT- CHICKEN AND FISH ARE MEAT! (I get asked if I eat chicken or fish everytime I go out to eat!)

Alright, I am gonna go eat something good and yummy and not weird.