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Beef Boycott

It’s hard for me to admit that I really like eating steak and other beef foods, but there is a certain craving only meat can satisfy.

Despite my craving for meat, I, unlike animals, do not have to follow the (stimulus->response) method of living. Instead, I take the high road and make decisions for myself, not simply as reactions to cravings. This is called the (stimulus->independent thought->response) method of living. (Thank you Stephen Covey for the insight.)

I choose not to buy beef for the many negative environmental effects believed to be associated with the cattle industry. I don’t have a ton of other meat in my diet, but I thought it would be a small step to cut beef out (except on the few occasions when a plate of juicy steak is handed to me).

Stephen Covey teaches the proactive principle of (stimulus->independent thought->response) in his book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.

Wedding Dance

I love when the bride takes it away on the dance floor. I had a really good wedding today, from start to finish I was taking great pictures and feeling really comfortable.

I think I might have drank too much iced tea, I got mega caffeine shakes right now at 1:43 am. The food was really good, weddings are the only time I ever eat steak. I don’t buy beef (if you’re interested in learning why, read this post) but I sure do love the taste.

I have a sore lower back now and I’m tired from the long day on my feet. I’m also tired from the mental strain of taking photos and directing people.

Good night.

Music

I’ve started rating songs in my itunes while I listen on shuffle. Here’s how my rating system works:

***** – All time favorite – reserved for very few songs
**** – A good song that I like
*** – Wouldn’t mind it coming up in shuffle again
* – When I need hard-drive space this will be first to go
(no stars) – impartial or need to listen again to make a decision

I haven’t felt compelled to give anything a ** so it’s not in my description.

I can then make really excellent playlists from the accrued songs with stars. And by listening to shuffle, I am rewarded with more starred songs for even better playlists. I suggest you try my rating system.

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