Is it easy to go vegan?

I am often asked by my friends if it's easy to go veg*an. Somehow they assume that it is NOT and do not try or try and fail quickly. Well, what can I say.. Yes, it is difficult if you approach it with the attitude of a sacrifice that you're making in the name of who knows what, maybe just because you think it is cool. Then, of course, it is difficult to not crave foods that you're used to, that your tongue loves so much.. We are in one stage or another are slaves of our tongues.. and so you are looking at carnivores who continue eating meat and envy them.. and then you give up. Because there is no real basis under your veg*anism.
But on the other hand, it is SO easy to go veg*an if you know why exactly you're doing it.. If you know what your foods go thru before getting to your plate.. if you know what it takes to make a nice burger.. or even a glass of milk.. then it is so easy to abandon this type of food. If you look at the cheese and think how tasty it is, but then think about a cow who lived a horrible life that you wouldn't wish to your bad enemy.. think about several little calves who were taken from her and raised for veil.. that cheese does not look all that appealing any more, does it?.. It doesn't to me - and trust me, I was a big cheese lover! After all, the bottom point is - it's all in your head. As soon as you realize that your going veg*an is not just following a fashion or being cool.. when you realize that it is in fact the moral, ethic way of supporting your own life and live in some degree of harmony with the world around you - it becomes so easy.. You don't even crave meat any more. You know, there was one specific type of ice cream that I used to love.. it came from a local creamery that, in fact, treats cows nice.. So, after i decided that i was going to abandon dairy as well, I ate my last ice cream, i enjoyed it - and I was done. Since than, I didn't crave for ice cream any more. Mi brain just realized that it was useless to send me craving signals and so it didn't bother. and when you set up your mind on going veg*an, you find that there are SO MANY awesome ways to feed yuorself and your family with only plant based foods! Tons of good recipes! Take Indian cuisine - that's a blessing for veg*ans!! And with stores like Whole Foods which can offer you a huge variety of produce, as well as grains and all the stuff you may need - it becomes even easier! And trust me, as soon as you lose the HABIT of eating meat, your taste for food will change. It will take some time, but will eventually happen. I have gone thru that kind of transition myself. First i thought that my diet was too plain and boring, then i started discovering more and more recipes, i became more creative in the kitchen - and now - my taste buds love what i cook and don't crave for even cheese! And one more thing.. interesting fact that I have noticed: when you abandon "sharp" tasting food with concentrated taste.. like same cheese, like fried meat, etc., your taste buds start feeling natural tastiness of fruits and veggies better.. products that seemed boring before, now taste so good! Remember, how you start feeding a small baby?.. After just milk, you give him or her some carrot, peas, apple, banana puree - and they enjoy it sooo much! You reach baby's unspoiled stage of eating and enjoying food! And I think it is so awesome!
After all said, remember one thing: whether you say you can or you can't - you're right.

Man on trial for cruelty to puppy

Somehow I cannot imagine that 6 month old german shepard dog could be SO dangerous that it had to be beaten to death... http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_W_webpuppy26.242928e.html
Very, very sad.

My First Post!!!

Hi All!
Well well well... Yes, me too...
I have finally decided to have my own blog! Everybody and their brother seems to have a blog this days. But this of course wasn't the reason why I decided to have my own blog too! No, this was the reason why I opposed having it till the last moment as I just don't love to do what everybody else is doing!! But... I just HAVE to share what's on my mind!

Ok, let me introduce my humble self! My name is Olga MacAfee. No, I am not Scottish :) My husband whom I love very much, is. I am Ukrainian and have moved to US less than 2 years ago. I am accountant by profession but not by my mind set. In soul, I am an Artist! I TOTALLY love creating something with my hands and even more so, I love seeing people using my crafts and being happy with them! This gives me the biggest satisfaction!

Well, here we got to the reason of why I've decided to start a blog. I have to, have to share my thoughts, my ideas and my creations with you, people! Because I feel like I'm getting obsessed with crafts! :D Even in the night, when the rest of the NORMAL people sleep, I keep creating. No, I don't sit on my projects till the early hours in the morning! I simply dream about them! And not only about designs! Very often it happens that I think about some design and yet don't know how to make it best. Well, the solutions come to me in my dreams! And they are often very successful! To be honest, I used to think that only Great people see their next creations in their dreams (ie, Mendeleev). Well, the conclusion is that either i was wrong, or.. I am becoming Great! :D

So, here in my journal I will be posting the pictures and explanations on how I make my new piece and you're welcome to enjoy and get inspired. In case you like anything-don't hesitate to visit my online shop at www.zibbet.com/Moussy or just write to me directly! I love crocheting, beading, playing with polymer clay.. etc!

Ok, let's get started!

Here's a company of my dearest friends that I've created to share my positive energy with people: positive kittehs! They fit well into adult's hand and are good for beating if you're pissed at someone or just for putting them onto your desk to cause everybody around (including yourself) to smile. Also good for kids! So I make them with or without beads depending on who's going to use them.










Now, here's my favorite (so far) piece that I've made out of polymer clay:



Ok, I think that's quite enough for the first time, right? I will keep posting.. I have so much more to show-older and newer creations!
See ya!