Comments for Green Junkie Living

Comment on How to be a Quitter by LC @ Let Them Eat Lentils

LC @ Let Them Eat Lentils — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:24:13 +0000

GREAT post! I actually quit a great job back in DC because I was ready to leave that city. My mother could not understand it at all, but sometimes you have to follow what’s right for you.

Comment on How to be a Quitter by Jen

Jen — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:34:18 +0000

I love love love love love this post!!!! Thank you for writing on this topic! I used to think quitting anything was bad but clearly there are times when one must quit. Yay!

Comment on Indian-Inspired Hummus by Lauren Lionheart

Lauren Lionheart — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:20:52 +0000

I’m making muffled “mmm hmm” sounds as I eat a lunch of homemade hummus! My standard recipe is about the same, except I always use lots of lemon juice. Oh man, the tang of lemon with all that savory garbanzo & tahini… drool. It’s delicious, versatile, and really affordable, too. I make a batch about every 4 days.

Before I started traveling I made a raw version that’s essentially the same except just sprout the garbanzos rather than cook. Even tastier is omitting the legumes and putting in zucchini. Or tossing in a little avocado. See how versatile these recipes are?

And the price of pre-prepared hummus in the States is practically criminal! I’ve found that it’s a good bit cheaper in the UK (as low as $1 for about 12 oz.) but still. Homemade 4evuh!

Peace,

Lauren

Comment on How to be a Quitter by Lauren Lionheart

Lauren Lionheart — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:13:02 +0000

Awesome! The word “quitting” has a lot of negative connotation, but it sure is a refreshing concept. Your examples are excellent examples of how *conscious* quitting frees a person up. Congrats on focusing your energy where you truly want it to be!

Have you seen Adaptation? There’s a scene where John Laroche talks about how his passions have changed over time. At one point he was crazy for tropical fish. Until one day… he wasn’t. “Fuck fish” was his new sentiment. He was just done with them and ready for the next challenge. No ill will to fish. Just time to quit and move on.

I’ve been at the point of Eff Fish many times. In fact, I feel one rumbling now in the near future. We’re dynamic beings, us humans. And I’m so grateful for that.

Peace,

Lauren

Comment on How to be a Quitter by Heather

Heather — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:05:59 +0000

Love, LOVE this post! I quit a job a few months ago where I enjoyed what I was doing but needed to exit from the environment before I spent another year there…and I’ve been in Australia since learning loads about where life might take me next.

And I’m with you on the gluten thing There are some fantastic sites/blogs out there for that. Looks like you have fun health and wellness posts too…must go read!

Comment on How to be a Quitter by Ali M. Shapiro

Ali M. Shapiro — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:57:33 +0000

Great post Olivia! I’ve quite gluten, the corporate world but still have a bad sports tooth!

I’ve also quit many bad habits and there are others I’m working to quit. This life thing can be intense!

Great writing and thoughts as usual!

Comment on How to be a Quitter by Laura

Laura — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:35:41 +0000

I quit my 8th grade basketball team. The coach never put me in the game. Ever. My parents would drive me to all these games which were up to two hours away and sit there only to watch other people’s kids play. My parents warned me against the evils of being branded a quitter, and I feared disappointing my parents, so it took a huge amount of courage for me to stand up and tell the coach it wasn’t right that he never played me. When all was said and done, I think my parents were relieved and supportive. I am still an overactive, overcommitted, chronic joiner but this was a good life lesson.

Comment on How to be a Quitter by Valerie @ City|Life|Eats

Valerie @ City|Life|Eats — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:36:49 +0000

I love this post. And it is so very true. I actually went to grad school for a year and quit to go to law school. While my parents supported the decision based on logic (i.e. why take out more debt for another year of grad school just to go to law school), they were not thrilled with the idea – but they were at least understanding. Pretty much everyone else thought I was insane and had wasted money and education and time. The truth was, being in the program made me feel like I was wasting my time. I do remember feeling incredibly free and empowered, which really helped me get through my first year of law school, which was hard on many levels, but at least I knew deep down that I really wanted to be there.

Comment on Higher Ground: Green Roofs and Living Walls by Lauren Lionheart

Lauren Lionheart — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:48:21 +0000

Talented brother, indeed. In fact, your whole family sounds like a team of amazing green champions!

I am gaga for green roofs. Living Walls are a new one to me, but they sounds awesome, too. I dream of an eco-friendly home that’s totally in harmony with nature. Not sure if it will end up being earth bermed or underground or just having a green roof, but there will be some earth in the mix for sure. It will definitely have an atrium! Really, can’t get enough greenery in and around my dwelling.

Here’s to both of us having the green homes of our dreams

Peace,

Lauren

Comment on The Low Down on Living the High Life by Olivia

Olivia — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:33:22 +0000

I am *definitely* looking forward to eating in the States–I already “placed my order” with my mom: GF pizza and Tuscan kale salad. Nom nom nom.

And I’m happy to hear that at least one reader won’t be bored by wedding updates! I’ll try to keep it in check…mostly.