In the beginning there was woman...

In the beginning there was woman, the original sinner, the temptress of all that was evil. But really, was this the case? I believe if it was, it truly is not now, especially in this male dominate and privileged society.

Life that is constantly revolving and evolving around us has been falling into this global downward spiral over the last 20+ years. Every commercial or advertisement is about mass consumption and consumerism, so what exactly does that have to do with us? Well, we're the suckers that purchase, that upgrade at the latest advancements even if we're still marveling over the last upgrade. We're super sizing of foods, animals, and homes just to fulfill that need to fit into society, to stake claim at the world.

On Feb. 10th, 2013, I decided that I was going to change my life. I wasn't sure how this small change would affect my entire perception of the world, but for the last 30 days I've seen the world in not so friendly rose colored glasses. 30 days ago, I decided I wanted to be vegan. It was a dramatic change in my life. I loved bacon, cheeseburgers, ham, Ben and Jerry's ice cream and so much more.

So why did I change? I figured that this was the best time as any to start making a difference. Growing up I was an environmentalist, an equal rights advocate, I was a animal rights activist, all rolled up into one feisty teenager that wanted to change the world! So what happened? Life.

This year I turned 34 years old and realized that the girl I use to be is no longer in me, or at least I lead myself to believe. I thought that I had to stop fighting since no one was fighting (or fought) for me. Does this logic even make sense? Not really, but then again, it does. Most people I know over the years of early adulthood have lost that perspective that they once believed. Most people just partake in the normal 9 to 5 day, then home to take care of the kids, dinner, watch a couple of T.V. shows and then off to bed. Now this is where I wanted to change.

By all means I do not live that "normal" life I just described, quiet the opposite. I am a single mother of two fabulous boys, 12 and 7. I am a full-time student finishing my last semester at my local state University, where we also live. I also work part-time on campus, intern part-time, and am a freelance graphic designer, and this is all just during the academic school year, don't even start me on summer. I definitely wear many hats, that is completely an understatement but I do all this to better myself and so I can provide my family with a stable future. Now, this life of mine is by far not easy and is not meant for everyone. It takes someone strong, independent, resilient, and has a little moxie!

despite all my challenging aspects to I am engaging in this huge evolution in the lifestyle. I need to feel who I am again. I need to be me. This blog will document those struggles to live life to the fullest, to eat cleaner, to exercise, and bring joy the good old fashion way, through laughter! My hopes in writing this is to share with others my struggles and accomplishments and in hopes to provide inspiration to others out there that are revamping their lives too!