tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post8677266165976292220..comments2023-11-23T01:43:46.926+00:00Comments on Bohemian Bloomers: Preparing For 2013 (New Year's Resolutions)Amy Asphodelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-68502319057224477782013-01-16T20:48:15.896+00:002013-01-16T20:48:15.896+00:00Hi, I have a blog intended to help out new vegans,...Hi, I have a blog intended to help out new vegans, feel free to check it out - it should be linked from my name on this post. I always liked (not always in the sense of agreeing with) the gothy posts on your other blog, and am finding your de-gothification interesting to watch. I don't goth up every day and haven't for a while, but consider myself more a goth-in-mufti than anything else. Kind of miss being part of a goth scene, but my current home town doesn't have one :(LiseyDuckhttp://vegangrasshopper.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-63148234186631318492013-01-04T21:33:54.849+00:002013-01-04T21:33:54.849+00:00I'm excited about your FILOFAX! I got my first...I'm excited about your FILOFAX! I got my first one a little over a year ago and my second one last month. I hope you do some filofax posts! Good luck with all your positive plans! Happy 2013!GothBarbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02053230806396868217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-58321677040120304182012-12-31T05:09:44.494+00:002012-12-31T05:09:44.494+00:00Hi Amy,
I found you and both of your blogs quite ...Hi Amy,<br /><br />I found you and both of your blogs quite recenty, and I'm very excited to see what you may post in the coming year :) These resolutions sound wonderful, and definitely achievable!<br />I admire your decision to switch to a vegan lifestyle. Health problems and living conditions (ie. I'm only 17 and just eat what's fed to me xD) prevent me from changing my eating habits too drastically, but my family and I have started to grow our own fruit and vegetables, and plan on buying some chickens to have living free-range in our backyard. We'd also love to buy our own farm, cows, goats, the whole shebang - but we haven't won the lotto just yet :)<br /><br />After reading your resolutions, I decided to write up my own list of 'achievements' to work towards next year, including the following: getting a new job, starting a blog, learning to sew, saving money for a car (and a tattoo, and a trip to England), getting my license, donating blood at every opportunity, signing up to be a bone marrow donor and to get back into writing in my spare time.<br /><br />I wish you the best of luck with your resolutions, and happy new year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-55614439644691958172012-12-30T16:44:11.860+00:002012-12-30T16:44:11.860+00:00Those are some really nice new year's resoluti...Those are some really nice new year's resolutions! Good luck with achieving them ^^ I still have to think of some for myself. Perhaps I'll only think of some when it's already 2013, just like this year XDMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763790207875477355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-23917640188993367102012-12-30T05:44:31.847+00:002012-12-30T05:44:31.847+00:00I love your blog Amy! I have been vegan for years....I love your blog Amy! I have been vegan for years. I just wanted to offer a tip: go slow if you think that you need to. I made the mistake (for me) of going from vegetarian to vegan way too soon. I didn’t know enough about vegan staples and how to plan/decide your meals. This caused way too many nonvegan slip-ups that I could’ve prevented. But similar to Alli, I was in my early teens. I agree with the commenters who said it gets so much easier with practice. Best wishes to you!<br /><br />(Sorry that I don't have a blog or site to link to)Deb (from USA)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-28502912477043767202012-12-20T07:33:41.124+00:002012-12-20T07:33:41.124+00:00Glad to have assisted even slightly in the pursuit...Glad to have assisted even slightly in the pursuit of wellness. And a guest post would be an honour <3 Enjoy your day =)-Khttp://katsaw.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-2418258127207041222012-12-19T12:54:57.953+00:002012-12-19T12:54:57.953+00:00Gosh, definitely no nut roasts for you then! Good ...Gosh, definitely no nut roasts for you then! Good for you for taking care of your health <3Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-1037757304848878122012-12-18T20:11:20.100+00:002012-12-18T20:11:20.100+00:00Depending on where you live (I'm in the US, so...Depending on where you live (I'm in the US, so I don't know about other nations), you my be able to find organic markets that sell dairy that comes from small, private farms that have policies that are much different from that of mass-production farms. Farmer's Markets are a great option, as well.<br /><br />I'm an omnivore, but I also feel the food that comes from these sources is likely to be "cleaner", with less chance of bacterial contamination, as the animals are free-range & not pent up in crowded cages. Animals also don't receive injections of any sort to produce more food. You may have to do research, though, to find out *exactly* what any particular supplier/farm does.<br /><br />I do applaud both of you for your commitment, though; I just feel like such a hypocrite whenever I wear leather, so I haven't made the complete switch from meat (although I rarely eat it anyway, as a matter of taste). <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-17112689954613041732012-12-18T19:27:05.568+00:002012-12-18T19:27:05.568+00:00This was really interesting to read! When I was in...This was really interesting to read! When I was in primary school I was a vegetarian for around 3 years, then I went to secondary school and got peer pressured out of it...pathetic I know, but I was only eleven so that's my excuse haha. I have recently gone back to a vegetarian diet and felt a lot better for it the only thing that makes me wary of being a vegan is my severe nut allergy which I discovered I had last year. I have to check the packets of everything it's so annoying, also nuts are a good source of protein and still having eggs (only free range of course) and dairy means I keep my protein levels up! That being said I may slowly ease my self into veganism as its a great lifestyle choice. I decided to give vegetarianism another go after watching the documentary "earthlings" on YouTube it's horrific to see, but extremely eye opening. It's great that you are choosing cruelty free cosmetics too, that's something that I really should get wised up on!Holliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18372157474321680845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-38583390042330240792012-12-18T18:19:36.292+00:002012-12-18T18:19:36.292+00:00Hello :-D
Thank you very much! That is certainly ...Hello :-D<br /><br />Thank you very much! That is certainly a pleasant surprise, especially as I wasn't sure anyone would even READ this blog! >.< I am absolutely honoured! <3<br /><br />(A secret I am learning: the cheesier it sounds, the truer it probably is...)<br /><br />Dreads are fun! Go for it ;-)Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-59604013129204586132012-12-18T18:10:23.634+00:002012-12-18T18:10:23.634+00:00Good luck to you! Good luck to you! Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-67356555713778346712012-12-18T18:09:54.383+00:002012-12-18T18:09:54.383+00:00Thanks! And thank you very much for the recommenda...Thanks! And thank you very much for the recommendation also, I will definitely check it out. :-)Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-60744063470958912112012-12-18T18:08:09.605+00:002012-12-18T18:08:09.605+00:00Woohoo! :-DWoohoo! :-DAmy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-41870605353160266992012-12-18T18:07:44.117+00:002012-12-18T18:07:44.117+00:00I've been enjoying looking at all your sewing ...I've been enjoying looking at all your sewing projects on your blog and it has inspired me to get back into DIY-ing myself. Best of luck to you! ^^<br /><br />I agree; a poor diet is a poor diet, whether or not you eat meat, dairy or anything else. I do try to eat healthily but I have a huuuuge weakness for sugar! :-)Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-46614930379809525462012-12-18T18:02:33.082+00:002012-12-18T18:02:33.082+00:00Hello, my lovely! :-)
Thank you very much! I have...Hello, my lovely! :-)<br /><br />Thank you very much! I have also wondered about etiquette vs. ethics when eating with friends, but my nearest and dearest have been very understanding and probably wouldn't bat an eyelid if I rocked up with my own carton of almond milk to put in my tea. Jo, who cooks for my group of friends most frequently, just asked me to let her know in advance what I can and can't eat. <br /><br />Best of luck with your resolutions! Thanks a mil for the link, and yes, I would very much like that brownie recipe! Fancy a guest post? ;-DAmy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-31374786338064259912012-12-18T17:58:09.329+00:002012-12-18T17:58:09.329+00:00Oh, thank you! <3
I wish you the best of luck ...Oh, thank you! <3<br /><br />I wish you the best of luck and every happiness for the new year.Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-63135379585279397412012-12-18T17:57:11.582+00:002012-12-18T17:57:11.582+00:00Thank you! :-)
That is a GREAT challenge, I think...Thank you! :-)<br /><br />That is a GREAT challenge, I think I may join you on that one! Also, I implore you to provide photos. ;-)Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-12726346663348865322012-12-18T17:56:24.384+00:002012-12-18T17:56:24.384+00:00I see where you're coming from - if I didn'...I see where you're coming from - if I didn't cook for myself it would be a thousand times harder for me to go vegan. I still live at home but have only recently started doing my grocery shopping separately. Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-65230360829304350022012-12-18T17:54:31.031+00:002012-12-18T17:54:31.031+00:00Thank you! Best of luck to you as well!
Cutting d...Thank you! Best of luck to you as well!<br /><br />Cutting down on Facebook time is a good idea, as is commenting more on blogs... I am terrible at that, I just lurk about and admire in silence. >.<Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-90351364492967768612012-12-18T17:53:42.145+00:002012-12-18T17:53:42.145+00:00I would be happy to! It's something new to me ...I would be happy to! It's something new to me also, I'm no expert, but I will definitely try to provide any information I can. Probably some of the other committed vegetarians/vegans commenting here can offer better guidance than I can, but I did turn up this book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Vegan-Girls-Guide-Life/dp/1616080922/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2R257X5BWOV91&coliid=I2VFAYSR78LZFP#_Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-40443390125176567792012-12-18T17:51:54.224+00:002012-12-18T17:51:54.224+00:00The chaos does pass... eventually!The chaos does pass... eventually!Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-61095734740282438942012-12-18T17:51:27.856+00:002012-12-18T17:51:27.856+00:00I loooove quinoa. I did buy a vegan cookbook yeste...I loooove quinoa. I did buy a vegan cookbook yesterday and I was like, aubergine? You think I know what to do with an aubergine? And what in hell is tempeh?! So already my food repertoire is growing! ;-)<br /><br />I do enjoy feeling self-righteous, also. XD Thank you!Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-15229395874293926592012-12-18T17:50:02.921+00:002012-12-18T17:50:02.921+00:00I have done zumba, it's such a great laugh! I ...I have done zumba, it's such a great laugh! I once found myself roped into a public demonstration but I was very unprepared; wearing a velvet medieval dress and stompy Gawth boots.... >.<<br /><br />Note to self: clothing does not improve quality of life!<br /><br />Thank you, and best of luck to you to - have fun writing your novel. ^^Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-16520965484771357602012-12-18T17:47:51.595+00:002012-12-18T17:47:51.595+00:00What about Sheese and other dairy replacement prod...What about Sheese and other dairy replacement products? Lots of them are vegan. It's a good choice for me, I think, as cheese and dairy are huge triggers for my migraines, so dairy-free cheese subsitute seems like a much better option!<br /><br />I just ate a bar of vegan chocolate and shared it around with my friends - none of them could tell the difference. It might be worth trying a few different brands (in the name of research, of course!) to find the most chocolate-y chocolate substitute. ;-)<br /><br />Good luck to you also!Amy Asphodelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421175277346067388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988511601926237243.post-74350680077085485672012-12-17T16:58:33.222+00:002012-12-17T16:58:33.222+00:00Hi Amy! first i would like to say that i find your...Hi Amy! first i would like to say that i find your outlook on life so refreshing! I loved your old blog and read it religiously as i was taking my first steps in alternative fashion. I have to say, though, i like this one better. When you first said that you might be creating a new blog and moving away from the gothy stuff i was shocked- but after having heard your reasons i find it utterly liberating! I love how the content of this blog focusses more on being happy with who YOU are, rather than constantly having to please other people and conform to stereotypes. I have recently been feeling as though i am stuck in a rut as i am currently doing my A-Levels and do not seem to have much time to appreciate the world around me and how wonderful life is.Your blog has helped teach me that life is too short to just drift along pointlessly, and i hope to begin to embrace life and do things that make me as a person feel alive! (cheesy as hell but who cares?!) and i hope to write my own blog post on this soon.<br /><br />I am also hoping to keep a diary, do more reading and spend more time outside! <br /><br />Thankyou so much for writing! <br /><br />(P.s I am also hoping to get some little baby dreads as soon as my hair is long enough!) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821066572594857572noreply@blogger.com