Farewell...

I pursued a 1 month long internship/volunteer program at the Creative Health Institute and it has finally come to an end. I earned my level 1 Raw Chef certificate, lost a few lbs, met a lot of great people, and ultimately explored a whole new realm of nutrition. So despite not being paid, I have to admit,  it was definitely quite the experience. I originally fancied the idea of staying longer but I figured it be better for me to finish school, once and for all.

My stay may have been short and sweet, but I have to admit, I will miss a few people there and wanted to send a farewell to those people. That including everyone from Angel and Bobby, the directors of the institute, to the interns  Patty, Ahhhngelina, Ben, Valorie, Paige..etc.., You all were great, and I was fortunate enough to have crossed paths with such a diverse set of people.

My experiences going raw:
 Overall it was a great experience. The food was quite filling, and I felt a little more endurance, I think. The greatest challenge for me was eating enough to fulfill my nutritional requirements with raw, vegan food. I mostly just wanted to eat fruits (sugar) and cashew or almonds (fat), and I was satisfied. The idea, however, is to eat the foods that fulfill your bodies nutritional needs rather than eating the foods you prefer the most.
The biggest challenge I may encounter when I embark on this raw journey on my own is having the money to purchase the necessary appliances for raw food, and most importantly, having enough money to purchase organic foods. Only time will tell.

Well, off I go...