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Introduction

Hi there! I have been vegetarian for just over 6 years now and vegan for just over 1 year. I go to UH Manoa and have lived in Honolulu since August 2011 and love it so far!

How did you hear about the Oahu Vegan Meetup?

I am a member of the Vegetarian Society of Hawai'i and saw a sign-up sheet at one of their talks.

How veg are you? Vegan? Vegetarian? Flexitarian? Not at all?

Vegan (no dairy, eggs, honey)

How veg do you want to be and why?

I like being vegan because I feel that it gives me a greater opportunity to see what else is out there food-wise. I have several reasons for being vegan, including health reasons, environmental reasons, and of course, animal rights. Also, I have been vegetarian for so long, at this point I figure why stop now? It has become hard for me to imagine my life with eating meat again.

What do you want out of this group?

I want to interact with people who understand my views on food, and why it is good to not eat animal products. There have been countless times where I have been made to feel stupid for being a vegan and wish that other people would respect my decisions. People always are trying to "convert" me back and I have almost given in, and all I have wished for is the company of people who can share my views instead of put them down.

What kind of events would you like to attend? Where? When?

Anything that looks interesting is good with me! Of course eating out, but also cooking classes and picnics, anything outdoors-y would be good. Since I've got class and work I'm usually free on the weekends, and preferably somewhere close to campus, or at least downtown, would be doable for me.