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Like everyone else I have a lot of reasons I may or may not do something, and each of these fit right for me & how I perceive or want to be in the world. I am Cruelty Free but I am not Vegan. Vegan is awesome though, you do you, but here's why I do me. I do have some dietary restrictions/requirements from allergies and what not that effect my health so health wise my body just does not work well on a vegan diet but from my time being vegan I developed many a love and appreciation, and wish everyone would not approach "vegan" with predispositions, but maybe instead just enjoy good food. In turn I am Celiac, so I get those "tastes like cardboard" comments constantly... fine, more cookies for me, not bothered because I know my food is delicious. 

I do more firmly believe in responsible consuming, living aware of the impact we make and responding to our limitations. My partner and I source our food as locally as possible, which for us is amazing sometimes since we live in Washington, access to local farms rather easily but not always. We watch for sustainable sources, organic, and how the food was processed/the company/farm behind it. Foods, and other products that are processed this also included vegan products or alternatives can often be more polluting on the environment (when it comes to some 'replacements' or alternatives, especially today with our ever growing amount of plastics/synthetics). I like to keep it simple, natural and responsible. Every part of an animal should be used. Don't shed life easily, but it is part of a 'natural' way. Example the feather industry is secondary to the meat industry, the meat is sourced and then the farmer has additional income sources from feathers, leather, oils etc from each bird. This (depending how processed) helps keep environmental contamination down, allows the farmer to make more per bird, allowing not only him to be able to eat but be able to provide proper (let's say) accommodations for his birds. I want my own farm someday, and do think we have drifted a bit too far from providing for ourselves or more locally. Don't get me wrong, it is fucking amazing the fact I can think up whatever food and go get it from a grocery store 24 hours a day pretty much, but I also think there is a compromise. I want my own farm someday, because I love animals, and I consume animal products it's one way I can guarantee their treatment, as well as provide locally for myself, family and who knows, guests. 

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