These photos make me so sad. Wow. They were taken in 2007.
It was my then, best friend’s wedding day and I was giving a speech at the
reception. I remember thinking I looked so cute that day. At the time, that was
one of my favorite dresses. I went to get my hair done that morning. And I took
a little extra time doing my make-up. But now when I look at these pictures,
all I see is someone who looks tired, unhealthy, and miserable. I can’t believe
I wasted so much of my life abusing my body. And I was 5 years into being a
vegetarian at that point...a PROUD vegetarian. I remember having this one male friend who
took every opportunity to remind me that every other vegetarian he knew was
skinny. I use to get so offended and so angry with him. But now, looking back
at these pictures, I can see where he was coming from. No, I didn’t eat meat or
seafood, but I was no vegetarian. I ate plenty of unhealthy, processed, animal
bi-product filled foods. I loaded up on sweets, pasta, and white rice like it
was my job. I was so uneducated in regards to true vegetarianism and honestly, I didn’t care. My reasons for being a
vegetarian was out of compassion, not for health reasons…and that’s
crystal clear from these photos.
Now, when I tell people that I am a vegan, I hope that I am
doing other vegans proud. I know better now, and hopefully I am doing better…a
little more every day.
Always,
Blaque
Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers. ~ 3 John 1:2
Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers. ~ 3 John 1:2
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