happy [late] earth day!

i know. it was a few days ago. but since i just now started back up and blogging, i figured i was allotted some grace to celebrate it, again.

i also know that i am terribly late jumping onto the food, inc bandwagon... but, in reality, i have been agreeing with everything that movie is about for a long time. i loved the movie and was excited, and horrified, to learn more about what encompasses our food industry today. it makes me want to be even more serious about my food choices, taking the time to know where my nutrition comes from, how it was produced, etc... maybe the popsicle run wasn't the best idea, in reality. also, the movie made me want to become a vegetarian again. if i find a way to healthily be gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegetarian whilst still eating at saga, where the gluten free choices consistently contain meat, i would have found a miracle. but maybe after college, when i have a little more choice in what i buy and consume, i can try it yet again. i can at least take heart in saga's environmental friendly approach to cafeteria dining. as much as i get frustrated with my lack of choices, i am incredibly thankful for their intentionality to choose the local, healthier, and safer options.

seriously though. if you haven't watched the movie yet, you should. here is the trailer:



and you can watch the full-length film here

it's overwhelming, a bit. but i have found it really only takes some research and intentionality. websites like eatwild.com, foodroutes.org, and localfooddude.com are dedicated to helping support and encourage the consumption of locally grown foods - fruits, veggies, dairy products, and meats. sometimes, i know, it can feel like walking up against a brick wall, but that's exactly how the food industry wants us to feel. i am not, in no way, a supporter of capitalism, but i cannot escape the fact that i am living in a capitalistic society. therefore, i also cannot ignore my role as the consumer and the power such a role gives. consumption drives the market and if consumption fails, somethings gotta give.

hmmm. so many thoughts... all too unplanned, unorganized, and unrealistic to actually form into a full argument. but i am sure it will come soon.

how's that for my first, informative post? not too bad, eh? =)