Well, I have been eating, or trying to eat, raw off and on now for the last month or so. I read a couple of books about eating raw and I like the concepts they contain but I just haven't fully dedicated myself to committing to the lifestyle daily. It isn't that it is difficult, because it really is no more difficult than preparing full course vegan meals ( let me just tell you!!!). However, the change comes with taste and appetite. I will be adding a section for book reviews because there are some really super books out there about all sorts of things relating to Veganism and rawesomeness that I have read lately and I really want to spread and share the word.

That aside, I really want to say just a few things quickly about my findings thus far in the eating raw lifestyle. First of all, I like the concept. To me it makes sense. Our bodies are living organisms and the best we can do is feed them living food that supports that system and doesn't take more energy away from our cells to breakdown and discard of non-living organisms. It just makes sense to me. Secondly, for me, it has been almost instantaneous the feeling of lightness and joy when I switch to a diet almost completely raw. For example, if I wake up and have a glass or two of water and prepare a big juice and sip that through the morning. Then, have a big salad with a freshly prepared dressing and then a light dinner with perhaps something lightly cooked, the energy I have is hard to describe... I think I drive my students the most nuts and my coworkers as well on these days!

If I go back to my normal diet of some raw food, some processed vegan goods, and some cooked food I don't have the same level of energy. It is a fact. I just don't and I don't feel mentally my clearest and I don't feel as free, if I can use that expression. This way of eating works for me. However, it is an adjustment and I am taking it a day at a time and hoping to eat more and more raw in the future. I will keep you guys posted and I will also be writing about the books I read in a little more detail.

Night night lovelies!!!!

Well, here we are. You, me and the keyboard. Yeah!! I figured everyone else is doing it... why not me?? Well, no that's not really the reason but I wanted to have a place to share what's been going on in my life for those of you who care to take a gander or two every now and again.

First, and foremost. I moved to Mexico in August of last year. What a journey it has been. I was lucky enough to find a job within five days of being here. I am teaching English at Cuaunahuac Language Institute. The property is beautiful and I can honestly say I feel very lucky to have found this school in such a timely manner. I have been having such a great experience teaching and meeting all kinds of people from Mexico and from around the world. I work some pretty amazing other teachers. There is a great team in place right now! I wouldn't change what I am doing for the world right now.... No more 9 to 5, no more under-appreciation, all the work I do is for the students and to see them progress, laugh and express themselves more and more in English.... Well there are no words. It's awesome!!

Teaching English has really given me an opportunity to learn a lot about this crazy language we speak (well for those of us who do speak it :p). We teach a class just for sound.s. I didn't know there are more than for 48 sounds but we only use the 26 letter alphabet.. How about that for throwing a douzy at English students. Here are the letters but when arranged this way or that way, yeah, they don't sound how their spelt!!! Woo!! But it's fun and I have learned soo much, and everyday is a learning experience.

I am living here in Cuernavaca. The city of eternal spring. The weather is almost always a perfect 26 degrees with a light breeze. The city is beautiful and there is always something to see or do or something that is going on in the zocolo/centro.

I'll be blogging about life, travels, teaching and cooking adventures here. I have had to become quite the scavenger to find all the things I want and need for cooking Vegan. It has been a challe

I won't make this first post super long, but I promise to post pictures of the school and the city and whatever happenings I should share!!!!

Happy travels and good day to you lovelies <3