Finale or Continued?

Today makes the final day of my project.  I cannot believe it has ended so quickly!  I have jumped over several hurdles, and I have even fallen on my face a couple of times.  However, I have learned a myriad of information on vegetarianism and what it does to people.  First, I have learned that vegetarianism just doesn't affect you physically, but mentally and spiritually as well.  Second, I have learned that vegetarianism is clearly better than non-vegetarianism.  Finally, I have learned to become creative and open minded with food and people.

Yes, I stayed strong for my final day and kept my vegetarian diet.  Unfortunately, I never became a vegan, a dietary choice that I was wanting to make for a day.  However, being a vegan would of been too difficult because I love dairy way too much.  This is how I want to conclude my project by stating that you do not have to take drastic, radical choices to make a difference.  Ever decision is an influence, and any decision, no matter how small, that upholds humanity is a positive entity.

This project has taught me that being a vegetarian will not stop animal cruelty or global warming.  However, with smart choices, one can make a positive impact.  Therefore, I have decided that I will eat meat, but I will try to limit my intake of meat whenever I can.  Vegetarianism made me more conscience of what I was eating; however, I just love it way too much to give it up for the rest of my life.  Also, I did not realize how much meat is emphasized at social gatherings where it is impossible to go without eating.  Also, one should not be consumed with labels.  I was boxed into this vegetarian identity that I sometimes forgot who I was.  Make smart moves, know who you are, and if you crave meat, then eat it with thanksgiving.

Speaking of Thanksgiving, I will try to make smart decisions for the holiday as well.  I want to consume meat as little as possible unless I absolutely crave or desire it.  It showed me that just because something is delicious or is filled with protein, does not mean you should consume it all the time in huge portions.  I'm honestly going to miss writing for this blog and telling everyone about it.  I am going to miss seeing those three or four views from creepy Russian guys that I have never met.  This blog meant so much to me, and I truly just want to say that I love every single reader/follower out there.  You guys are the best, and you guys are what kept me motivated.

Finally, after all this time without meat, where is it?  Meat is everywhere, everywhere except for my stomach (except for the times that I cheated).