Wow, long time no blog. My life has been turned upside down backwards and forwards over the past year. Fashion was something that ended up taking a back seat. As many of you know I went back to work full-time and this was a much bigger adjustment then I ever would have imagined. In March of this year we found out we were pregnant. We were so excited. Unfortunately, we lost the baby in April. This was a very sad time for us. Thank God for running, because that is what got me through this period and allowed me to function. I can’t believe how time has flown by since this time.

In August we moved to Illinois so that I could begin my internship. We are now thousands of miles from home and living in a very small Midwestern Town, which brings me to the mercy of the internet so that I can shop. Last winter when I blogged, I did not comprehend the necessity for winter clothing or appreciate how difficult it is to protect yourself from the brutal cold, yet still maintain vegan values. My one saving grace is that the local grocery store, Hyvee, is pretty eclectic in the variety of foods carried and I am able to get most of my vegan staples from here. I can’t wait to return to California, though I do love the beauty of the snow.

As we begin the holiday season and winter, I have been doing some browsing. Look for some great fashion finds soon, as well as some new recipes, such as satay tofu with peanut dipping sauce, tofu tikka masala, holiday rice pudding, and vegan chicken sandwiches to name a few.