I know a few people, three in total that don't use an antiperspirant or deodorant and never have. All three claim that when they do use it they sweat more and smell worse than if didn't put it on. My interest was triggered again upon my first visit to Los Angeles. I bought a cream antiperspirant stick and when I read a possible side effect being linked to kidney function and failure I thought that's a bit weird, what on earth is in this stick that would affect my kidneys? As a side note I did not think that I would be living in the beautiful La La land years later. Life is good that way. Thinking no more about my kidneys I blindly went about my day. I carried on as normal smelling powder fresh for the next 6 years.
Showing posts with label meatless. Show all posts
Showing posts with label meatless. Show all posts
Monday, August 17, 2015
Aspirations of no perspiration, an update. What I have found not wearing deodorant for 5 weeks
My aspiration of no perspiration began just over a month ago now, 5 weeks to be exact. I took this leap to rid myself of my dependancy on antiperspirant and deodorant once and for all. I must confess I did attempt this cold turkey in 2009 whilst working in Dublin and well, the results were an epic fail. Two days in I caved and grabbed a co-workers spray and doused myself. I couldn't cope with my own smell and that's saying something. I feared everyone could see this stench surround me like a decomposing discoloured aura.
I know a few people, three in total that don't use an antiperspirant or deodorant and never have. All three claim that when they do use it they sweat more and smell worse than if didn't put it on. My interest was triggered again upon my first visit to Los Angeles. I bought a cream antiperspirant stick and when I read a possible side effect being linked to kidney function and failure I thought that's a bit weird, what on earth is in this stick that would affect my kidneys? As a side note I did not think that I would be living in the beautiful La La land years later. Life is good that way. Thinking no more about my kidneys I blindly went about my day. I carried on as normal smelling powder fresh for the next 6 years.
I know a few people, three in total that don't use an antiperspirant or deodorant and never have. All three claim that when they do use it they sweat more and smell worse than if didn't put it on. My interest was triggered again upon my first visit to Los Angeles. I bought a cream antiperspirant stick and when I read a possible side effect being linked to kidney function and failure I thought that's a bit weird, what on earth is in this stick that would affect my kidneys? As a side note I did not think that I would be living in the beautiful La La land years later. Life is good that way. Thinking no more about my kidneys I blindly went about my day. I carried on as normal smelling powder fresh for the next 6 years.
Thursday, August 6, 2015
A Meatless Six Weeks..... My Vegetarian Voyage
I eat fish and so it is said I'm not a vegetarian. Some serious googling was conducted to find out what the definitions are and what the etiquette and political correctness is around all of these labels. I think vegetarians may take up arms with my self professed
vegetarian-ness, so pescetarian it is.
I am a peaceful person see but not ready to give up fish as well. A "green-eater" I have read is a person who avoids meat for environmental reasons. That's me.
If asked I say "I'm not eating meat, just trying it out, it's supposed to be good for the environment" to soften the side glances, roly eyes to heaven and the audible whispers "ah jaaayysus here we go, have ya seen yer one, gone all LA she has" followed by something else profoundly articulate referencing a meat injection, "Wha'?" says I, rolling me eyes to heaven.
As of this week I haven’t eaten beef, chicken or pork in 6 weeks and eating out has been fine in-spite of the vegetarian options in most restaurants being pretty poor. With that said I have had some delicious veggie burgers and fish dishes. Used to it by now I can pick out the veggie alternatives straight away without having to scrutinize the menu.
I am a peaceful person see but not ready to give up fish as well. A "green-eater" I have read is a person who avoids meat for environmental reasons. That's me.
If asked I say "I'm not eating meat, just trying it out, it's supposed to be good for the environment" to soften the side glances, roly eyes to heaven and the audible whispers "ah jaaayysus here we go, have ya seen yer one, gone all LA she has" followed by something else profoundly articulate referencing a meat injection, "Wha'?" says I, rolling me eyes to heaven.
As of this week I haven’t eaten beef, chicken or pork in 6 weeks and eating out has been fine in-spite of the vegetarian options in most restaurants being pretty poor. With that said I have had some delicious veggie burgers and fish dishes. Used to it by now I can pick out the veggie alternatives straight away without having to scrutinize the menu.
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