Home in Ithaca

On the veg front, I think I've made myself lactose intolerant. I had cut out virtually all milk and egg products for about two weeks (still using honey though-- I never said I was vegan!), but decided the other night to reward my dedication... with a pizza-sized quesadilla, split between Aaron and myself.

I have found myself completely drained of energy, and I blame the lack of animal protein. As an evolutionist, I know better than most that humans evolved as omnivores, our teeth and gut perfectly suited to both meat and plant foods. Our brain runs on fat and cholesterol, our muscles repair themselves with protein, our organs run on carbohydrates, but to ensure an adequate balance of all these things, I think meat is an absolute necessity. My on-the-go veganism has wiped me out, I don't lead a sedentary enough lifestyle to rely on solely plant matter.

So my new plan, although Aaron still questions my resolve, is to leave out all dairy, eggs, and meat with the exception of fish on rare occassions. Once I have more time to balance out my meals, I'm sure that my modified flexigan (flexible + vegan, aren't I clever?) diet will work out better, and I can ensure proper brain functioning with the supplement of animal-based fats and protein once a week or every other week.

Oh yes, and Ithaca? It's wonderful. Could surely use a job though, because I can't see myself paying rent next month with the money I have now.