I’m actually really glad
this week is over. Not wasting anything is impossible, especially if you live
on a university campus where you never cook. I think this would have been more successful
if I lived in an apartment or house since I could have use silverware and cook
for myself. Also, I realized how much waste we use without thinking about it.
For example, when I had my burrito on a plate and traveling mug, my friend used
a paper plate, foil, and paper cup. Even the workers automatically pick up
paper plates and foil to serve the food from fast food restaurants. It seems
that our society teaches and, at times, forces us to use disposable products
without any other option.
By abandoning the elevator and limiting my use of transportation,
I felt healthier since I was forced to walk and use the stairs. However, during
some late nights when I headed back to my room, I wanted to ride that elevator.
Taking the elevator really is an unnecessary convenience; however, it’s there
when you need it after a long day. We mainly just need to use elevators in
moderation instead of using it all the time.
For
Easter, I made my parents walk and take the metro to downtown D.C. I enjoyed
this much better than taking their car because we could talk longer and see
more on the way instead of rushing to our destination. They enjoyed it too, besides
being a tired after a full day of moving around the city. Since we weren’t separated
in the car, we could more easily talk and form a better relationship since we
had more time.
With
my Facebook abstinence, I realize how important of a communication tool
Facebook has become. Originally, I thought I would have no purpose for ever logging
in. However, I had to go onto the website to check for a group project meeting
and to see if I had to play piano for church. I still do feel that limiting
Facebook is important if you are just looking at someone’s posts all day;
however, you can’t cut it out completely because everyone uses it. Social
networks like Facebook have become as important as the telephone.
My
goal this week was to play piano every day, but that did not happen.
Unfortunately, school work, other activities, and piano availability prevented
me from accomplishing this. But when I was able to play, I really did enjoy it
and lost track of the time. I wish I had more time for music, but as long as I
find some time, I will be happy.
Being
a vegetarian isn’t that difficult. The most difficult thing for me was ensuring
I satisfied my hunger. I feel that meat ensured that I would always feel full;
however, I did not miss meat. There are many non-meat food options, but the
question arises whether it’s worth it. I feel that, if you want to eliminate
meat, it would be easier to begin doing it gradually and try vegetarian
options, like veggie burgers, which I completely forgot about getting. I plan
on going back to eating meat; however, I will notice more what I am eating
because it has now become a habit.
Overall,
the drastic changes will not continue with my daily routine. I will probably
return to my normal self. But I may keep a few things in my life, such as using
the travel mug, making time for the piano, watching what exactly I eat, and use
Facebook a little less. Changing your life needs to be practical so you can’t
expect to eliminate Facebook, go play the piano all the time, avoid all meat,
and not waste what-so-ever. A small change in these areas can greatly impact
your life, your friends’ lives, and your campus’ life for a life perhaps worth
living.
