Hey guys!
Hope you are having a great day. I am currently watching the Men’s Olympic Hockey right now, while blogging. I’m a crazy multi-tasker like that.
Today on Twitter, I posted a link to an anonymous form where you could ask me anything, anonymously. Why would I subject myself to such a thing? Well, for one, I received an email from a long-time reader hinting that I hadn’t done a FAQ post in a dog’s age (which is true!! oops). Secondly, I saw the Ask Anything on many blogs and I thought it was pretty fun to read.
Here are a few of the anonymous questions that I received today. Please note I am leaving out the questions I have answered in FAQ’s previously.
Here we go!
264. Have you lost any friends because of your healthy lifestyle? If you could go back, is there any way you could have saved that friendship knowing what you know now?
Nope, thankfully. When I was struggling with an ED, I did however.
265. Since becoming a vegan, do you ever crave meat? How do you combat it?
I think it has been over 6 months since I have truly wanted meat. I used to combat the cravings with fake meats, but now I don’t need to. I do occasionally crave cheese though. Eric had me try a piece of cheese last week and I was surprised to find that I actually didn’t enjoy the taste much anymore. I think that our palates change based on what we eat.
My biggest cravings now are things like coconut butter, nut butter, green monsters/fresh juices, HUMMUS (I need to buy stocks in Fontaine Santé), dark chocolate, glo bars, oatmeal, dried apricots, dried cherries, bread. I go through spurts with what I crave…it changes by the week!
266. What’s your biggest fear?
That I am not living my life to the fullest.
267. It seems to us readers like you are the dominant person in your relationship. Would you agree with that?
We have an equal partnership. When we disagree we always find a middle ground.
268. I’ve tried having green monsters for breakfast but they always make me nauseous. Has this ever happened to you?
Possibly after a night of consuming too much alcohol. ;) I’m not sure why this would happen to you- anyone else out there experience this? Maybe it is due to how visually unappealing they are- close your eyes? ;)
269. Does your husband ever mention that he misses it when you weren’t Vegan or does he like your lifestyle better now as a Vegan?
I just asked him and this is what he said: ‘I don’t miss it because I can still eat meat when I want to.’
Basically he said vegan or not, he doesn’t really care too much!
270. Which bloggers are you jealous of? Which ones tick you off?
Come on now.
271. You talk a lot about natural beauty. How do you think highlighting/dying your hair falls into that?
It doesn’t…and I’m ok with that. Gotta have some fun!
272. Sketchie is so adorable! Do you think he’ll be good with kids?
Thank you. He loves kids!
What is your favorite color?
Light blue and pink. Pink a bit more because I want a baby girl. :)
273. It doesn’t seem as if you attend church regularly. Are you a member of a church? Why or why not?
I don’t speak about my religion or spirituality on the blog.
274. Do you ever feel selfish for waiting so long to have children?
So long?! What am I, an 80 year old? haha. Sheesh. We have only been married a year and a few months. For one, I don’t think it is selfish to not to have kids. Secondly, I don’t think it is selfish to wait to have kids until you are ready. I am only 26 and am still establishing my career and place in this world.
275. Do you feel guilty on days you don’t work out? It seems like you work out a lot.
No I don’t feel guilty on days that I don’t workout. I used to in the past, but I am way easier on myself in recent years. I’ve had some life lessons recently that have taught me to love myself and to treat myself well. Hating on myself gets me no where. Working out makes me feel awesome, but I realize that my body needs rest too.
what size are you?
Size…HEALTHY! That is what the tag should read anyways. Numbers suck.
276. What does your wedding ring look like?? What is your favorite grocery store?? When you go grocery shopping, do you make a list or just walk in and buy stuff??
There might be a picture of my wedding ring on my wedding page…I can’t remember. I enjoy Whole Foods, but I don’t live near one so I don’t go more than once every few months. I don’t make a list, I just wing it most of the time.
277. When is your birthday? What do you like about having your Glo Bakery? Are there any hatha yoga DVD you would suggest I get…I am a Level 1 or 2 Love your tweets/blog and bars!
May 16th. Taurus. I love the freedom that owning my own business gives me. I love the creative aspect of it the most. I always felt so confined creatively in previous jobs. Sorry no DVD’s to suggest- anyone else?
278. Have you stopped dying your hair blonde? I think you should go full out – it would look great on you!
Thank you. I get highlights about 4 times a year, although I am considering just getting full colour because root touch ups are cheaper than highlights.
279. What does the husband do?
He doesn’t feel comfortable discussing his job on the internet. My lips are sealed!
280. Green Monsters Or fresh juices?
Don’t make me! That is like choosing between your two children.
281. Which fashion designer would you want to dress you?
Nicole Miller in a heartbeat.
282. i’ve been to a bunch of blogger meet ups and it seems like we always end up talking about you!!! I’m not sure why, but we talk about how INTENSE you are with everything you do! You just seem so hardcore about everything you do! Calm down!!!!
I don’t want to calm down, but maybe you need to? I like who I am! I’ve never been called intense or hardcore before but I kind of like it. :mrgreen:
283. You’re least and most favourite exercise?
Least- recumbent bike (like watching paint dry to me haha)
Most- Snowboarding, running, walking around as a tourist on vacation :)
284. Where’s one place in the world you still want to go?
I want to go to a developing country to volunteer. Hopefully in 2010 or 2011.
285. Do you really want kids?
More than anything.
286. How tall are you and how much do you weigh? I know you aren’t interested in numbers on the scale but do you have a specific number which you would like to keep under forever?
I’m 5’5 and I don’t know my weight. I go by how my clothes fit and it surprisingly works well. They start to get tight and I reel in the party in my mouth a little bit. :)
~~~
I better get back to our cheering squad now. It’s currently 3-0 for Canada right now…woot!
Have a great night!
There are some really awesome Q&A’s going on in this blog world right now!! I love it! I also despise the recumbent bike. :)
Oops… accidentally hit send!
It’s so funny you mentioned not feeling guilty about working out anymore. I used to feel tremendously guilty.
I recently created a 30 day workout challenge for myself purely for FUN! Two years ago if I had done this and missed a workout, it would have been the end of the challenge and I would be a failure. Oh the journey to health…how difficult it can be! Now…my workouts are so much fun and such a party for me that I look forward to them and could care less about guilt! It took me so long to get here but I finally have arrived!
oh my god! I loved your answer to the question about your size. Size healthy! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
Loved your reply about the kids. I’ve been told recently that I’m selfish for not having children yet.
Ummm, hello… I’ve been married for just over 2 years, I’m only 29 and the big part is, I’m NOT ready yet.
I got your back on this one!
I don’t even understand the concept of being “selfish” by NOT having kids… Selfish to whom? Surely having kids and then not being able to devote enough emotional or physical energy to them would be more selfish. Not to mention that children are pretty much huge carbon consumers, so you could argue that not having children is about the least selfish option in terms or reducing our impact on the earth’s resources. … Only an individual (or a couple) can know when and if they’re ready …
My gosh, I know it’s “ask anything”, but some of those questions were pretty rude or at least passive aggressive. I can’t even imagine the questions that you *didn’t* post!
You are the sweetest, and I wish all the best things for you.
I completely agree! I was blown away by some of the rudeness of these questions!! Some of them were way too personal! I also agree that you are the sweetest, Angela! :)
I was thinking the same thing! Geez… great post, though!
P.S. I LOVE your intensity! ;)
I too was surprised by many of the questions! You are brave to be so out there with everything in your life. I’m shocked people push for more info. Thanks for always writing great posts!
OMG ITA! <- lol @myself (I don't usually comment much… truly an inside joke)
I just read this FAQ list for the 1st time & was thinking the very same thought! Thank you for standing up and saying this – I was feeling a bit awkward reading some of them.
Me too?!? Crazy questions going on up there but Angela answered them beautifully!
My freaking GOODNESS–Love your answer to the “waiting so long to have babies.” Seriously, WTF?!?! 26 is not old, nor too late to have babies. Perhaps earlier than 26 is TOO YOUNG. Whatev.
:-D you rock!
Oh, and your “intensity” INSPIRES ME–you’re a smart-working woman well on her way to success. You’re right; I would love to be hardcore in the road to success ;-) hehe!
Here here!!! I totally agree!! It’s your “intensity” and “hardcoreness” that draws be back to reading your blog everyday!! I love it!
I think that only downside is that I compare alot of blogs to yours, and while all the ones I ready are awesome, they’re just not Oh She Glows… (but that’s my problem, lol)
Thanks for being you.
wow! you handled a few of those questions incredibly well! good for you!
Great, honest answers. I would have to agree though, you’re a little more intense than most.
Whoa – some of those questions were rough and, honestly, kind of mean! I hope you know that the vast majority of your readers love you for you! (And you are hardcore – but in a good way!)
[from #282] Girl, you are so hardcore, but in a good way!!! When I read your posts, I am always thinking “how does she do it all????” Inspiring!!! :)
At the CO meetup this weekend we were talking about how amazing it is you do all that you do …and you do it so well!
Oh man, now I feel ancient for being 29 and not having kids ;-)
Ha, ha… I’m glad that you answered those questions. I think you are so inspiring BECAUSE you have found things in life that you are passionate about. If that makes you intense and hardcore so be it; we should all be so lucky! I think you have a very compassionate side that you show yourself and others. As women we should be celebrating, not criticizing, your love of your work and health!
Have you picked out any novels to read? I would love to hear about your selections and what you think of them!
Thank you :)
I am going to start reading time travelers wife soon…cant wait
If by ‘hardcore/intense’ they meant ‘inspiring/good example’… aye yae yae
Hi Angela! I just read your Q&A answers and I want you to know that you are so INCREDIBLY inspiring to me! I just started reading your blog a couple of weeks ago and since then I have gotten back into making green smoothies and I started the Whittle My Middle challenge! I am sure you already know this (because you remind me of this!) but you are fabulous just the way you are–dedicated and excited about living life. Thank you for all that you do! :)
Thank you so much for sharing! I saw on twitter that you stopped the ask me anything because of rude questions… so sorry about that :( People are lame sometimes.
Great answers…even to people who take advantage of the whole “anon” thing and ask/say rude things. I go through craving spurts, too. One week it can be one (or many) things the next — something completely different!
You handled those questions really well. I’d say that showcases just how “hardcore” you are in the best of ways. Keep up all of this great inspiration of yours!
I know what he/she means about green monster nausea! Usually I love them! But many mornings, I simply can’t fathom drinking one. It’s not the looks for me. Maybe I just get tired of the same thing? Plus, it’s easy to go crazy with new ingredients and create a new concoction that doesn’t taste so good. When they’re bad…they’re BAD. After I drink a bad one, I need a few days off!
Yes when they are BAD, they are BAD http://ohsheglows.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/IMG_1665.jpg haha
I agree that tastes change so much. I go through spurts of what I crave. Right now I want something sweet and not too much meat.
Wow – I can’t *believe* the audacity of some of those questions! Geez! Let the girl lead a *somewhat* private life!
But, you answered them all very, very well.
BTW, I don’t find you intense/hardcore at all. I think we’re similar – go strong or go home! ;)
Why am I so obsessed with reading Q & As. Way to get sassy with a few of those people, anonymity gives people courage!