Interrupted

My Life Thus Far
2016-01-25 08:52:57 (UTC)

Other Vegans

Today didn't go anything liked I'd planned, which was totally fine by me! Originally I was supposed to be teaching a bra certification class, but all three of the students systematically called out. A new manager being onboarded in Tacoma, then two of our newer associates. I was on getting into the car right as Allison called to tell me everyone had called out. I'm not upset, unexpected day off for me.

It was such a gorgeous day today, I figured the kids could use a little time outside, away from their tablets, so we went to Battle Point. We walked the mile and a half around the park and the kids played at the playground. While trying to skip rocks on the pond, Kiki accidentally hit a duck with a rock. She almost cried. I felt so bad for her. The duck wasn't hurt. It just flew off and settled a little ways into the pond (out of rock range). I'd warned them about watching for the ducks. They're very domesticated and will come right up to the banks for food. That was about the most eventful thing that happened today.

I'm still experiencing great angst about my Facebook situation. More friend requests keep rolling in. And as people are posting stuff, I'm weeding them out. Political zealots, vegans who hate humans (and think we shouldn't love ourselves or be kind to one another), people selling shit, The Indian guys who keep messaging "hi" and always wanting to know what I do for a living. That must be important to them socially over there. It's like all these guys could actually be the same guy, asking the same questions, sending me flower stickers.

I also got told I was "judgmental" and "holier than thou" based solely on my profile picture and cover photos (which is all someone who isn't my friend can see). I'm not even sure what prompted her to say something so rude. We were talking about how sometimes people can be defensive if you bring up the subject of going vegan. She was just full of spite. Saying stuff like "you're attitude is the problem" and making judgments about how judgmental I LOOK. I'm fucking over people. This is why I stopped commenting in vegan groups. I read stuff, but don't participate, because when I do I end up in weird battles with people that are supposed to be on the same side as me. It boggles the mind. The stuff meat-eaters say about vegans is true. A large percentage are assholes.

I love, love, love being vegan. I've said it before. I love knowing I'm not causing harm to animals. I love that I'm doing the least damage I can to the environment. I love that I'm helping society move closer to a more sustainable existence. All of that. It's other vegans I can't stand. Not all of them, of course. There are others like me. Who just want to live the best life, and help others do the same. Then there are the over the top zealots. I just can't deal with them. I'm quickly reaching maximum capacity. My bullshit filter is clogged. Ugh.




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