Poor animals, how jealously they guard their bodies, for to us is merely an evening’s meal, but to them is life itself.” - T. Casey Brennan
If you don't know the blues... there's no point in picking up the guitar and playing rock and roll or any other form of popular music." -Keith Richards
This week begins the inception (really, the re-start for one of these) of two of my 101 goals. I will embark upon the world of veganism. I do not share the same animal cruelty beliefs as many of those who are vegan, though I know there are many terrible animal practices for the sake of our food out there. I am more so trying a way of living in which many of my friends engage for compassion purposes. I am also curious as to what health benefits might be gained from a non-animal product diet. So, from now until next Monday, I will "try on" veganism.
Also, I will start taking guitar lessons again. I started guitar lessons at the beginning of last year after my sweet aunt bought me a guitar for Christmas. Due to a job and scheduling changes, I stopped and never picked them back up again. I started learning to play the blues and will continue in that vein, since I love the blues and, according to Keith Richards, it will be my entree into popular music. Wish me luck!
Update: So Vegan week went bust on Thursday. Perhaps, I'll try again in a few weeks
First (pick back up) week of guitar lessons review:
So, I remembered more than I thought I would, but any finger calluses I had started to build are gone. My fingers are still hurting (8 hours later)!!! I have to practice, practice, practice. Encouragement is appreciated. :) Also, randomly, my guitar instructor said, "I am glad you wanted to start with the blues as it is the basis for all other forms of popular music." Sound familiar? I think I am on the right track!
