vegangirl

Hi! I stumbled across you from Miharus place :-) Like you I really dont care if people are vegan or carnivore or whatever either :-D

But...If you really were interested in an answer to your question...I wonder if the source of Why do people feel the need to be total ass monkeys about the fact that I and various other people DO CARE? might depend on the presentation of And why when someone tries to explain reality to them do they deny it? Not just say I dont give shit, but deny it?

I think that makes people defensive, because they may not be in denial...but may not actually agree with the facts. Having been raised in Montana, and having known many people involved with cattle and chicken ranches...and also having seen the PETA videos...most of what I saw in the PETA videos is actually illegal. Meaning, if a ranch operated that way, they would pay fines and/or be shutdown.

I mean, I dont eat much meat for health reasons...but I have no issue with it. Now, my choice when I eat meat is free range over standard corporate...for both health and I do think the animals are much better treated...but if you were telling someone who eats meat Its OK to be in denial. and Its OK that you just dont care what happens to animals. ...I mean, are you really surprised they get defensive :-)

Just thoughts :-D

For the record-

I would never call someone an ass monkey to thier face. Since I have yet to have one of these encounters with someone on SG I don't consider this journal entry really saying it to their face.

I'm not actually surprised that people are defensive and I fully understand that sometimes things sound preachy when they are not meant to be. I also grew up on a cattle ranch 0 on of those last few where the cattle actually do run free (until, of course, they are killed) and I know a lot of the shit in PETA videos is illegal -- that's part of the point is that regulations don't do what they are meant to do.

I would not ever say that or anything like it: Its OK to be in denial. and Its OK that you just dont care what happens to animals. What I don't like is when I've known someone for awhile and then one day they offer me a cheeseburger. And I say "no thanks" and they say "why" and I say "cause I'm vegan, but thanks for offering" and they say "OMG YOUR VEGAN? Why didnt you tell me? Why are you vegan? Do you get enough protein? You like cant eat ANYTHING? Are you one of those PETA wackos? OMG thats so WEIRD!!!"

Curiosity I can handle, defensive even I can handle, rude I cannot handle.

Stop it. You are twenty-fucking-one. The least of your worries in 5 years will be that you got B's a semester in college. Be young while you can still be young.




Daniel

Probably way past the point, but all b's? That is a 3.0! Not too bad at all! But I can say it is possible to worry yourself so much that is affects your health. Years ago, I had a botany class, and the lab teacher was so paranoid about people cheating we had to use cover sheets and crap! At a State University!!That (and I guess me) caused me a great deal of trouble and anxiety. Not exactly directly related to your problem, but for what it is worth: If that is the worst you do, that is better than fine. Next semester you probably will do better. Quit fuckin' worrying!!

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wow. thats a lot of love.

when my kitten when into a coma i spent a thousand dollars to send her to the kitty e.r..

when my mouse died... i ... uh... threw it out the window *hangs head in shame*

Well I hope it all works out. When my cat had his heart attack I did everything to save him, a year and a half later he is just a pain in my ass.

You should really go to Watercourse the food is great.

The pic looks good

I live with Strep Throat (or Mono, the doctors never call me back in to check the strep culture they send off) but I've never had THAT. My condolences.

Saw a posting of yours where you spoke your true feelings about Microsoft. Wow, haven't heard a thing like that outside of the Mac User Group

Just wanted to say I concur (except for the Vegan, please don't make me).

Ah Linux. And vegan. Definitely more extremist than my Mac use and omnivore diet (I knew a girl who went vegan and had her hair fall out, don't know if it was related but she seemed to think so). Don't try to be normal, it's not worth the cost.

Hope the mutant strep strain is close to dead.

I really reaally want to go but can't because of stupid school

the last time i had magazine solicitors they wanted to smoke me out after i didn't want to buy any magazines. i guess it works for some people.

why'd you want to cut it?

somehow, I'm sure you can figure out a way to entertain yourself... Can't wait to see the hair!

OMG! I just deleted a comment on accident! I don't even know who posted it. What did you say????

That's sad!

And yeah maybe I just need to know more boys with long hair haha
And the tattoo is based off of a picture my brother drew for me. The picture in its orginal form was not really tattoable so the arttist is reworking it a little bit. Short description, it's a tree with a vine wrapping around it. I will post pics someday when I get it!

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Girls with short hair are the hottest girls of all. Cut it!

yeah, they're saying a couple of inches. i'm really excited for the snow.

Makes me wanna go snowboarding.
Plus Ill make snow men with heads cut off for halloween (or atlest till they melt).
thanks for the add

Regularly.

How'd it turn out?

All of the time - sometimes it's just an off day - usually means it's time to move on...

what happened?