Punta a las Dia

Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful, committed citizens
can change the world; indeed, it is
the only thing that ever has.
    Margaret Mead

You know you're Canadian when it's -20, you look outside and you say, "What

a wonderful day for snowshoeing!"  That whole crazy Canuck nickname is

completely warranted.  Although I really do dislike winter, it is undeniably a

beautiful time of year.  It's the only time you can stand still and be surrounded

by dead silence. No birds chirping. No leaves rustling. Nothing but the sound

of your own breathing. It's an unforgiving place. You are not the ruler, but

the subject here. And I wouldn't want to be anywhere else! 

I find I need outings such as this. I care for these darn trees and sometimes

living downtown in a city I forget how wonderful nature is and how important

it is to preserve it all. I'm way beyond thinking recycling is a sufficient enough

action, but there's always room for improvement. Every so often I will add to

my list little pledges that help the environment. A few that I have already

committed to are: buying only used books and not buying magazines, about

80% of our things are second hand, never ever use plastic water bottles, use

energy efficient light bulbs, I have fast food about once a year (and it's icky),

I've looked for jobs that use the least amount of transportation (I work from

home at the moment), I cut my own hair, don't dye it, and I most often air

dry it, etc.....But like I said, there's always room for improvement. I've started

thinking about taking the extra step. Our landfills are out of control.  

 I truly mean it when I say it is darn near impossible to buy things

that have not been made in China. Why are we still using dirty coal? Why

are we and the animals we raise for food eating so much of some form

of corn? When did spend, don't mend become the unspoken mantra?

A nation needs to tap its resources (whether it be nickle, gold, etc.) in a

manner that does not destroy the land making it an unlivable wasteland.

I apologize for getting heavy here, but things need to change and

we all have the power to make it happen, never underestimate it!

Outfit:

GAP (Gift) // Down Vest

GAP (Gift) // Scarf

American Eagle // Wool Sweater

Thrifted // Long sleeve shirt

Sorrel // Joan of Arctic Boots

Thrifted // Leg Warmers