Vegan?

Per usual, I've made a diet change during the midst of something stressful (remember Vegetarianism while waiting for Bar Results?).  Vegetarianism has worked amazingly well I must say.  I've been Vegetarian for about 7 1/2 months.  I don't crave meat, I feel good most of the time and I feel very happy that I'm able to stick to a diet that I feel is socially responsible.
But this Vegan thing? It may be for the birds, kids.  Unlike my descent into Vegetarianism, the Vegan decision is a temporary thing. 5 days, in fact. To (a) see if I can do it (undecided) and (b) to see if it makes me feel "cleaner" and "purer."
Yesterday was the first day. I ate chips and salsa. And sorbet. And Vegetables in a Tortilla.
Not TOO shabby.
Today for lunch I had my usual at McAlister's - a veggie pita.  BUT, instead of delicious mac and cheese or soup, I went with the fruit cup AND because ranch dressing has milk in it, I went with a balsamic vinaigrette.
I don't like balsamic vinegar.
Like, kind of hate it.
Unless I'm really in the mood for it.
I wasn't really in the mood today.
I also went to the grocery store after work. And when I realized that my 5-day Vegan diet would not allow for road cheese, I almost (a) cried in the cheese aisle, and (b) gave up... in that order.
Seriously, though, this was the most interesting grocery store adventure ever. And Long.  SO MUCH STUFF HAS DAIRY IN IT.  I also felt like a total idiot asking the lady at the bakery counter if she had any vegan desserts. She clearly gave me the Oh-you're-from-the-city-you-liberal-hippy-vegan-monster look. I guess they don't get that many requests for vegan desserts in East Texas. I ended up buying 2 apples, hummus, pita, romaine, cherry tomatoes, olive oil vinaigrette, and dark chocolate.  I'm 90% sure none of the above has dairy in it.  Ok, 80% sure.
So we'll see how this goes.  I'm eating hummus and pita right now abd craving cheese cubes. I assume cheese cravings with be the theme of this week. Along with the theme of working long hours and making huge life decisions.  Again, per usual.

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