[Daniel] Going Veg...

I'm moving to a vegan lifestyle, starting today.



I have been a vegetarian for almost 4 years now. Time and again, I have been asked how I could justify eating cheese and eggs yet not meat. Ragging about where the line is drawn. I've felt guilty at times and lately, totally disinterested in the foods that make me vegetarian.



Tonight, I saw pictures. Yes, they were from PETA. Actually, they were from PETA2. To hell with whatever you think about PETA. I don't agree with all of their actions and ideaologies but what they say about animal suffering is the truth. Ignoring it or pretending it doesn't exist might be convenient but so is pretending people don't starve to death or kill each other for worthless reasons.



Am I trying to force this on anyone else? No. I'd love to see everyone go vegan but it's not easy to break old habits or give up tastes you enjoy. This is my choice.



The scope of the changes aren't even that big for me. I threw out my cheese and ice cream. I can't have milk chocolate any more. And no more leather and suede. That's about it.



I feel good about the change as it's been something I've been thinking about for weeks/months. It's all part of the grand, "Daniel-improvement" plan. Hopefully everyone who eats with me will understand. Please pass the lettuce!