We all know the importance of support when we take that step away from the 'norm' that society imposes on us, and choosing the raw path, is certainly one hellova step away from the norm! Particularly for me, being the only person choosing this way of living and eating in my family, it would have been hard if not virtually impossible for me to stick to my raw journey without support from other people who share my values.
Over the past few years, I have made some truly amazing people, with whom I have connected on so many levels. This has really helped me stay true to my self and inspired me to keep going when things get rough. Now my closest friends are spread all round the country!
If you've been following my blog, you'll know how far I'm prepared to travel to maintain this support network...there was the mad trip to the Glasgow Meetup...three hours drive to Glasgow and two more to find the venue!!!, thanks to an inverted Google map and dyslexic receptionist for not helping me in any way whatsoever! Fortunately the lovely Gail had thought to save me some food otherwise I'd have travelled all that way for nothing, and would have just had to munch on 20 raw samosas that were in the back of my car!!! I'm grateful to Emma and Gail and their partners for stopping behind to chat after the meetup otherwise it would have been a bit of a wasted trip!
After this event, I was finally convinced that a sat nav was vital if I'm to stay raw and sane!!!! So, sat nav fully installed and the world is my oyster (not sure what the raw equivalent of this phrase is, but rest assured, no oyster is going to cross my lips!) So my next potluck destination was...Suffolk! Four and a half hours away!!!! This is getting ridiculous! ...Sadly for my poor car, a weekend in Suffolk with Jenny is just not to be missed, beautiful company, location and food, ( check back to my blog on 22/04/10) and since she holds potlucks every month, I guess that's where I'll be headed!
So, three hours north, or four and a half south...there must be something closer to home!!! And there is!!! This is when I discovered the Raw Food House Party!
It's a goup of wonderful people in and around Manchester (yes only 30 mins away!) who meet every month for a potluck and a chat! And that's where I found myself last night! Great company, and fabulous raw food, what more could anyone want in an evening!!!!
Fabulous spread!
My plateful, just had to try everything!
Broccoli and cauliiflower sushi
Curried mixed vegetables
So, my raw diary is getting full, as is my tummy lol!
This week I've been on a course where lunch was provided in the canteen. As we walked to the canteen the smells wafted down the corridor.......'Mmmmmmmm' was the general concensus of opinion around me, and me? ...holding my breath! Does our sense of smell really change that much when we go raw? Guess it does. Those cooked smells did nothing for me, and certainly didn't tempt me into the canteen! So if you're struggling to stay raw, believe me, if you stick with it, it does get easier, your senses will help you out! Luckily I'd brought my own salad and crackers, and braved the comments of...'Ooh you're sooo healthy!'
Oh, and I forgot to mention that we were split into groups according to our favourite Celebrations chocolate!!! Um...where does that leave me!!!
It's amazing how different it feels to be actually sharing a meal, rather than just sitting at the same table as someone whos is eating something totally different! And preparing food that is enjoyed by others is a real bonus!
So, if you're struggling to stay raw, keep up your support networks, they're invaluable, and you'll be surprised hoew many groups there are springing up around the country, so you don't have to go to quite the lengths that I do!!!
OH OH OH OH .... SO MUCH HAPPY FOR HAVE ENDING....WAS IS SOMETHING YOU SAY.....HELP UP SO HIGH.....
Posted by: Supra Footwear | 02/23/2011 at 08:58 AM