Freegan Gross

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Have you heard of freegans? The word freegan comes from the words free and vegan, and freegans believe in the principles of anti-consumerism, reusing, and recycling-perhaps even a little dumpster diving.

A freegan is a person who buys as little as possible and makes use of recycled or discarded goods and materials, in an effort to reduce waste and limit environmental impact. You may not want to watch what you are about to see, but if you have a strong stomach have at it.

You never know what you might find between dirty diapers and rotten banana peels. I think I will continue to live by the principle of only buy what you can consume before I make any evening trips down rat invested alleys to find my midnight snack. The thought repulses me, and no matter how much I care about the environment I could never become a freegan. I have goosebumps, my mouth is watering, and I’m starting to sweat. If I look at a toilet I might just throw up.

 

My ABC’s

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{My sister and, without a doubt, best friend. I miss her!}

{My Environmentor and inspiration}

Age: 23. Still a youngin’

Bedsize: Queen

Chores that you hate: Laundry and giving Zoey a bath

Dogs:  German Shorthaired Pointer and Weim mix, ZOEY!

Essential start to your day:  Cup of coffee

Favorite color: Purple

Gold or Silver:  Depends on what kind of mood I’m in

Height: 5 feet/3 inches.

Instruments you play: Just my voice ; )

Job title: Public Relations Intern

Kids: Someday!

Live: Phoenix, AZ

Mother’s Name: Jenny, but Mom to me

Nicknames: Momo, Mo, Moses, Mol

Overnight hospital stays: Thank God, no

Pet peeves:  Mean people and wet socks

Quote from a movie or tv show:  “My momma always said, ‘Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.’ “

Right or Lefty:  Righty.

Siblings: I have an older sister, Lauren. She would argue that the youngest gets away with everything-I agree ; )

Time you wake up:  I always set my alarm for seven… and then push the snooze button four times

Underwear:  Yes?

Vegetable you hate:  Brussel sprouts

What makes you run late: Zoey

X-Rays You’ve Had:  foot, spine, shoulder, knee and MRI(s)

Yummy food you make:  Zucchini blueberry bread

Zoo Animal:  Little PIGS! But I’d rather see them outside of the zoo.


How to: Grow your own Avocado Tree

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With my recent beauty concoction and tonight’s dinner aside, I found myself pondering over the pit of an avocado. I once saw in a movie how someone started their own avocado plant indoors. Instead of tossing the pit out like I normally would, I decided to do some research to see how difficult it would be to start my avocado plant from a seed. Turns out, it’s SIMPLE and all you need is an avocado seed, a plastic bag, and a wet paper towel.

Steps:

  1. Rinse avocado seed with warm water and a soft towel. Leave for a day or two.
  2. Select a bag large enough for your seed. HINT: There needs to be about 5 inches of breathing room above the seed.
  3. Saturate one length of paper towel with warm water and wrap seed completely.
  4. Place seed in the bottom of bag.
  5. Seal the bag, but avoid trapping air inside of it.
  6. Tape bag to a window that receives moderate sunlight

Maintenance:

  1. Replace the wet paper towel once a week.
  2. If the baggy begins to smell stale, you need a new bag.
  3. After four to six weeks you should start to see roots.
  4. Allow roots to thrive in the humid climate of the bag for another two to three weeks before planting.
  5. Place seed in a six-inch pot after the roots have had time to grow.
  6. Make sure your plant remains wet at all times and gets lots of sunlight.

There you have it in twelve easy steps. Good luck!