So, the folks at Peta supposedly created this ad for the Superbowl, which NBC rejected on these grounds. But since Peta is known for its attention-getting antics, I have to wonder if they made it too racy intentionally, just to cause a stir about it getting banned and getting more people to visit their site. I’m happy either way. Anything that gets the message out about vegetarianism is good, and using sex to sell a concept is a proven method. So what do you think? Is this too racy for TV, or are the NBC censors being silly? I find it kind of ironic that a commercial about women loving vegetables has been deemed inappropriate to air during an event that features grown men playing an extremely violent sport. Ah, violence before sex. It’s the American way.
I’ve never been to New York City, but I keep saying that when I go, the one thing I’m for sure going to do is eat at Pure Food and Wine (or at least get a take-away snack at the juice bar). I’ve mentioned before that PF&W owner Sarma Melngailis is one of my raw food inspirations, and I definitely want to check out her restaurant. I also occasionally peruse her inventory at One Lucky Duck, which is an online resource for raw foodists. One item I keep revisiting is the Eat Raw Live Long shirt. I love the bright colors, 3/4 sleeves, and the retro vibe. If anybody wants to splurge and buy me a $25.00 shirt, that would be totally cool.
“My body is my temple. My body isn’t a discount body. Just because something is cheap or free doesn’t mean I need to eat it, especially if I know it’ll do me more harm than good.”
-Ani Phyo
Over Christmas, I spent a fantastic week in Hawaii. I had a great time, but one downside was that my cell phone died. I don’t know if it was all the rain, or just the fact that my phone was 3 years old, but the screen went crazy, then the buttons froze and that was it.
It was really frustrating not having a phone on the rest of my vacation, and then when I got home I had to wait a little longer, to see if iPhones for Verizon would be announced at MacWorld. When they weren’t I headed to Verizon to see about a replacement phone, almost two grueling weeks after mine broke. I liked the LG Venus, which is no longer available, and I also checked into a cute purple Motorola, but decided it was overpriced based on the limited features it offered. In the end, I went with my first choice: the LG enV!
I’ve wanted one for a few years, and I was able to get a really good deal on it. Verizon sells the phone in black and maroon, and I opted for the black one. I’ve had it for almost a week, and I’m really enjoying it. It has great sound, and the full QWERTY keyboard is really convenient, both for texting and adding contacts. I may upgrade to the iPhone one day, but for now I’m happy with my enV!
Did anybody catch the most recent (1/5) episode of Gossip Girl? Blair has the enV in maroon! Does this mean I’m on top of technology fashions?
On Friday, I spent the day with two friends, driving around the Atlanta metro area and having a great (and mostly healthy) day.
Our first stop was Life Grocery in Marietta, which is a fantastic health food store that has a lot of raw items, supplements, traditional health foods, and a cafe. I picked up some delicious coconut cream pie Larabars, four new supplements (MSM, Hawaiian spirulina, Klamath Lake blue green algae, and zeolites), a copy of Get Fresh! magazine, and the best Kombucha I’ve ever had. I opted for High Country’s goji berry flavor, and it was very palatable: not too vinegary, and no strands of Kombucha floating around. Plus, it comes in an amber jar, to further protect the living cultures from light damage.
Our next stop was Phoenix and Dragon Metaphysical Bookstore in Sandy Springs. This has been one of my favorite stores for years; it’s packed to the brim with all sorts of cool stuff: cards, stickers, books, herbs, crystals, calendars, tarot cards, figurines, statues, pagan tools, essential oils, jewelry, and more. There are also psychic readings, a Japanese garden, and two store cats, Amber and Sage. We stopped there because my Wiccan friend needed to pick up some supplies, and while I was there I browsed chakra decals, mala beads and bracelets, yoga clothes, and Buddhist and Hindu statuary. It’s always fun to hang out at P&D.
After the bookstore, we made a quick detour to the mall (which included an unfortunate stop at Starbucks; I can’t resist the pumpkin bread!) and then headed to dinner in Buckhead, at a neat restaurant called R. Thomas Deluxe Grill. R. Thomas has a really varied menu: there’s traditional diner fare like waffles and eggs, but there are also raw food and vegan selections. I tried the Crazy Trails Salad, which turned out to not be my cup of tea. I didn’t care for the dressing, so it wasn’t a good choice. However, my friend really liked it and took it home, so at least it didn’t go to waste. I’m still proud of myself for trying something new, and I definitely want to go back (for the fresh juices and raw truffles if nothing else)!
Our final stop of the day was supposed to be Sevananda, a health food co-op in Little Five Points. Sevanada is a really neat little store and has great prices. Unfortunately, by the time we finished eating, it was dark and we were sleepy, so we decided to postpone that excursion for another day. All in all, we had a great time, and even though we drove all over the city, it was worth it. Next time you’re in the Atlanta area, check out some of these great spots.