This time last year, I was in the process of transitioning into a vegetarian. It was never something I thought I would do, but after a year, I can't even remember what meat tastes like. Vegetarianism has become a big part of who I am this year; it was actually a very easy switch for me, and I'm glad I decided to do it. Though, if there is one thing I can say I learned in the past year, it would be that not everyone you talk to will understand this. I have received various questions about my diet change over the past year, and if you're also a vegetarian, you will definitely know what I'm talking about. That is why, in honor of my one year veggie-versary, I have compiled a list of things you will relate to if you're a vegetarian/ vegan.
1. Everyone asking if you eat grass or rabbit food
2. People being overly concerned about your protein intake
3. Being asked if you still eat fish
4. When people say you murder plants because they're living things too
5. Being told you have to eat meat because God put animals here for that purpose
6. People always asking, "Is it OK if I eat in front of you?"
7. When you tell someone you don't eat meat and they can't comprehend how you've lived so long without bacon
8. Everyone assuming that your diet is unhealthy
9. The constant jokes you receive about tofu
10. Your parents no longer having any idea how to feed you
11. Being bombarded with questions when someone lets it slip that you don't eat meat
12. People asking when your diet is going to end because they assume it's just a phase
