i recently wrote a note on facebook that was long and in depth about things that are on my heart. there are a lot of ways since last year that i've been shown a different way of living life. it has fascinated me, and i want to get moving and try to do some of those things. i already have in some ways, but i need to stop being lazy.
i've been taking a human rights class. it's pretty heavy, but i think it's necessary to be educated in these things. not just for the sake of education, but perhaps to help keep history from repeating itself. so that's one thing i've been interested in educating myself more about: human rights.
since last year, i have learned a lot about food and seed companies and cows...it's all pretty tricky with food politics. really, a diet that would have the least impact on the earth and that does not give so much money to corporate doodie heads is a vegetarian diet. this would be very difficult for me to change in my life. 1) i really like food, 2) i really like eating out, which makes it harder for vegetarians, and 3) i like meat. so, i think i would like to read more about food politics and change my diet as a result. need to read: diet for a small planet; animal, vegetable, miracle; books on gardening.
i've learned a lot about our effect on the environment. as a result, i have learned about natural cleaners, and have been using them. i also use organic soaps. however, i need to learn how to put ingredients together to make a natural scrub, with baking soda. i was also going to experiment with making a laundry detergent. need to make: scrub, laundry detergent. need to inform people (and get more informed) about the dangers of using regular cleaners and soaps. also, besides cleaners, i need to be more educated about alternate forms of transportation besides driving a car. i know a little about fixing my bike, but not much. i also know little about taking good routes to get from one place to another, so I should look them up. then, the final step is to not be so lazy and BIKE the route.
i've been educating myself on politics and how Jesus would look at things. there are a lot of things i want to learn more about, and i would also like to learn more about ways i can help. want to learn about: darfur, child soldiers (read A Long Way Gone), abortion, human trafficking, sweatshop workers, coffee farmers.
i just want to read a lot more, period! so much to learn and read. i learned how to knit this week. i want to eventually learn how to sew. it'd be cool to make my own stuff.
more on this later.
