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Dove Ad

This is awesome. I’ve seen similar Photoshop demos on the web, but this presentation of how totally screwed up our standards of beauty are really drives the point home.

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Add comment October 17th, 2006

6 Immediate Benefits of a Vegan Diet

I’ve been a vegan for a few weeks now, and I have to say: It’s pretty awesome. I’m sure I’ll undergo more changes as time passes and I stick to a healthy diet, but already my body and mind are changing. Here are 6 positive things I attribute to being a vegan:

1. I’m more energetic than ever. Since switching to a 100% plant-based diet, I’m not longer sluggish after lunch or lazy in the morning. I’ve been jumping out of bed and feeling great.
2. I don’t get zits anymore. Kind of an awkward point, but it’s true. I’m still young enough where I’m rarely seen without a glaring blemish. Since giving up animal foods, I’ve stopped using pimple cream at night and my face is clearer than ever.
3. No more athlete’s foot. I don’t know for sure that I had athlete’s foot, but the soles of my feet were always dry and cracking. I’ve noticed a significant increase in smoothness and the filling in of these cracks since becoming a vegan.
4. I don’t miss meat. Though it’s harder to find variety in the vegetarian sections of most menus, I haven’t noticed a longing to return to the dark side. I see meat differently now. Namely, I see it as unnecessary and harmful.
5. I eat less but more. For some reason, I get hungry more often during the day, but I eat less during each meal. I don’t think I’m eating any less than when I ate animal foods, but I’m spreading it out more. The result is that I don’t been bogged down by heavy meals - especially after dinner, which used to be much bigger.
6. I’m learning tons. There is a mountain of knowledge that has been ignored for a long time by most people. I’m fascinated by learning more and more about the benefits of a plant-based diet.

If you want to know more about a plant-based diet, please don’t hesitate to ask. I probably won’t know the answer, but I’ll appreciate having an opportunity to look up the answer.

12 comments July 12th, 2006

Backpacking in Sequoia

Over the July 4th weekend, my friends Jay and Tom and I went backpacking at Mineral King in Sequoia National Park. It was amazing. My first backpacking trip, I experienced breathtaking views, exhausting hikes, and spent some quality time with some quality people. This was a weekend I won’t ever forget.

Check out some more pictures of our trip.

Add comment July 5th, 2006

Mathematical Proof: 1 = 2

My little brother is a math genius. I kid you not. He sent me an e-mail yesterday giving a very simple but - obviously - true proof that 1 equals 2. Here it is for your thinking pleasure:

a=x

Add `a` to both sides:

a + a = a + x

Combine like terms:

2a = a + x

Subtract `2x` from both sides:

2a - 2x = a +x - 2x

Combine like terms:

2a - 2x = a - x

Factor out a ‘2′ on the left and ‘1′ on the right:

2 (a-x) = 1 (a - x)

Divide both sides by `(a-x)`:

2=1

Voila!

Now, who can tell me why my brother is not only a mathematical genius, but also a joker?

10 comments May 19th, 2006

Mother’s Day - 2006

I had a great time coming home to San Diego this weekend. Mom and I went to Meeti’s wedding (Congrats!), which was great, and my brothers and I spent most of Sunday with Mom celebrating Mother’s Day. I’ve uploaded the album for Mother’s Day to Flickr.

Add comment May 14th, 2006