Alas, I must post and admit defeat on meat. I gave it a good run. My one recommendation for Vegetarians is--don't try this at home. Let me break this down for you all. I was excited to get this process started and went down to the local Trader Joe's on a bright sunny day to fill up the miniature carts with organic, vegetarian goods. Side bar conversation: People who love Trader Joe's are a special. I probably did 5 laps around the store looking for food--I was struggling to find items without meat. I figured sandwiches were the way to go, so I bought healthy bread and vegetables, along with some spicy humus. I also ended up with soy milk, cereal, nuts, and some veggie burgers. I happily paid and loaded all my groceries in a recyclable paper bag (though everyone there had their own bags that they probably hand constructed from the grass in their back yard).
I got home and made a veggie sandwich that tasted pretty good--the key to healthy food is to make sure it's spicy; it hides that earthy flavor that people pretend they like. For dinner I tried to make a veggie burger. This was before all the great comments on the Boca burger. I heated it up and took a bite--the brown mass had chunks of corn, peas and other indecipherable elements. I'm sure you can imagine how this metaphor may go...much like the diaper I had changed on my 1 year old.
Anyway, I went Vegan for three days (they have to be unhappy people). Then I started introducing some dairy, then I just started eating cereal and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. THEN I started eating some fish. Finally on the third week, we had constant rain and were trapped inside. We had some friends come over and decided to grab some food. Erica so kindly said she wanted Chipotle. She's so supportive; let's go to the meat bar and you can have some rice and beans. That was it, I ordered a carnitas burrito and never looked back. I also popped open a diet coke with Lime and let euphoric liquid slide through my veins.
I have learned that I think most Vegetarians are fat. You can only really eat carbs, there is no way you're getting full on vegetables. Secondly, being a vegetarian tears up your your bowels...I'll stop there. Also, if you're going to do this you really have to plan in advance because there is meat lurking around every corner just waiting to jump in your hungry little mouth.
Finally, I love meat. I do have to say I would feel better about eating organic where ever possible, but again, it takes time and preparation--not to mention zero restaurants under one billion dollars a plate serve organic food.
Everything in moderation is such a wise rule. God didn't make animals to just look at--He wanted us to eat their little faces...maybe not that graphic; I just wanted to say that for dramatic affect. I think America needs to calm down on the food frenzy and eat healthy. I did sleep a lot better without my soda. I feel better when I don't consume blue lake #7. I still hate tomatoes, cilantro, onions, broccoli and sour dough bread. I need to exercise to actually get in shape--The End...until I find some other weird experiment.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Payment Options
Well, our reunion is less than one month away and we are so excited to see everyone at the reunion. We hope that you are going to come and have a great time. As mentioned before, there are a few different options for payment.
1) Use Paypal and pay via credit card or your own Paypal account. All you need to do is select the option that fits your plans and click on "Buy Now". You do not need a Paypal account to use this, you can just pay with your credit card. This is a very secure method to make your payment. Please include your previous name (maiden name) in the comments section so that we know who is registering.
2) You can also send a check. Please include your previous name (maiden name) so that we know who is registering. Make the check payable to "Tooele High School Class 0f 1999" and mail the check to Cody Valdez at the following address:
Cody Valdez
THS Class of 1999
1129 S 970 W
Tooele, UT 84074
We are really looking forward to the reunion. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of us via phone or email at tooelereunion99@gmail.com
1) Use Paypal and pay via credit card or your own Paypal account. All you need to do is select the option that fits your plans and click on "Buy Now". You do not need a Paypal account to use this, you can just pay with your credit card. This is a very secure method to make your payment. Please include your previous name (maiden name) in the comments section so that we know who is registering.
2) You can also send a check. Please include your previous name (maiden name) so that we know who is registering. Make the check payable to "Tooele High School Class 0f 1999" and mail the check to Cody Valdez at the following address:
Cody Valdez
THS Class of 1999
1129 S 970 W
Tooele, UT 84074
We are really looking forward to the reunion. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of us via phone or email at tooelereunion99@gmail.com
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
1999 Called...They Want Their Class Back
Get out your treadmills, make your hair appointments, call your plastic surgeon...it's time for THS Class of 1999 High School Reunion! We have spent months planning a great weekend and can't wait to see you!
Here's the deal, we want EVERYONE there. If you are looking at this blog we need your help to get the word out. Here's the info:
Saturday, June 20th 2009
Where: Salt Lake Hardware Building (photo above)
155 N. 400 West
SLC, UT 84103
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost per person: $30 in advance (by May 31st)
$35 at the door
Here's the deal, we want EVERYONE there. If you are looking at this blog we need your help to get the word out. Here's the info:
Saturday, June 20th 2009
Where: Salt Lake Hardware Building (photo above)
155 N. 400 West
SLC, UT 84103
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost per person: $30 in advance (by May 31st)
$35 at the door
***This includes food, photographer, DJ, pretty much everything.
(Less than a dollar day people...pennies for the priceless memories you will make...I hope you're catching the sarcasm. Bottom line is it's worth it, trust us)
Dress: I like to call it Hollywood Casual. No ties for the guys, just nice pants/jeans and a button up shirt. Ladies dresses, skirts, nice pants/jeans. By jeans I don't mean the ones you wear to do yard work...you get the idea...look sexy.
Friday, June 19th
Where: Deseret Peak Aquatic Center Pavilion
Located on Highway 112 (Between Tooele and Grantsville)
Time: 6-10 pm (from 8-10 will be a private swim time for our group)
Cost: $7 for the entire family!!!
***No food will be provided but there will be some small snacks/desserts. A BBQ will be available if you would like to cook your own food at the pavilion. Bring any drinks you would like as well. We will have the pavilion reserved for our group. Please come and enjoy a great time with your classmates and their families.
Send checks payable to:
THS Class of 1999
1129 S 970 W
Tooele, UT 84074
(Please include maiden name)
***Send either cash, check, bill pay, or Saturday we will have a PayPal account set up for your convenience
Please Scroll Down to the RSVP!
RSVP
In the comments section please let us know if you're coming and how many...please feel free to express your excitement for this grand evening like:
"Woot Woot, you know I'll be there, I wouldn't miss this for the world!"
Once again we are excited to see everyone, please please please let everyone you know, know about this blog. Much like George Bush, "No Class of 99 left behind". Check back often as we continue to update.
"Woot Woot, you know I'll be there, I wouldn't miss this for the world!"
Once again we are excited to see everyone, please please please let everyone you know, know about this blog. Much like George Bush, "No Class of 99 left behind". Check back often as we continue to update.
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