Little Joys Experienced from Giving Up Meat
I’ve been off meat for three months now, while still having seafood and fish. Sometimes, guilt creeps in for indulging in seafood. Yet, I aim to shift towards more vegetarian meals gradually.
What’s surprising is the love I’ve felt from those around me during these days:
🌱 Friends choose veg restaurants or ensure menu options suit my diet when dining out with me
🌱 When having hotpot, we opt for a divided pot; my section is quite dominant, but my friends never complain about it and still remind each other not to mix beef or pork in ‘her zone’
🌱 Family always caters for my diet with dishes like steamed scallops, stir-fried squid, stir-fried egg with tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, and Vietnamese veg spring rolls, all of which I absolutely love
🌱 My aunt almost always brings me fresh fish fillets whenever she visits us
🌱 Mum’s all-vegetarian feasts suit my taste perfectly, and she often prepares me fruits and high-protein soy milk to ensure I’m getting the right nutrients
🌱 My sis even prepared fish maws as thick as her arm, fearing I might miss out on good food
What I appreciate most is that my friends and family have always shown special understanding, respect and support for my choices, never pushing me to eat meat, making me feel most comfortable and loved ♡