The Green Smoothie Challenge is going really good. Green smoothies, I think, are the door to raw living. It is so easy to eat healthier when I have had that one drink for breakfast, as a snack, or an appetizer before dinner. I have had AT LEAST one green smoothie everyday, which is just the push I needed to stop eating so much rice and… CHOCOLATE!
I have a confession to make. I am addicted to chocolate, and have been my whole life. This is not going to be easy, I can hardly type the words, but I need to stop. My ritual every night is to have a warm herbal tea and some chocolate. Dark chocolate, the darker the better. There. I said it. Now I must follow through! I will start now. No chocolate tonight 
On another note, remember that job interview I had? Well I finally decided to take it if the job was offered. And they didn’t offer it to me. SOOO, on to new adventures! I am now shifting my energy towards designing ebooks (need your Word document formatted to a fancy PDF?) and this blog. Blogging is a brand new thing for me, as I never really liked writing. But I love the journaling qualities of it. It’s like a massive email to the world (or only the three people who will actually read this, ha ha!). BTW, I would LOVE some feedback, as I find it very helpful in my process of learning.
I am contemplating taking a raw food un-cooking class. Specifically the Living on Live Food Level 1 & 2 classes, a certification course under Alissa Cohen. She has set up a system so that people can become certified and then teach others. I would love to learn more about educating others of the raw lifestyle, I just don’t know if I am cut out for teaching. The class cost is an investment, and I need to make sure it is one I will follow through on. I can teach through Raw Living via video, but holding classes at my little apartment just doesn’t seem feasible.
I would love to know what you think, but hurry! The class is this Thursday and I need to sign up before then.
I’ve looked at that course a couple of times b/c this is where I’d like to see myself going. Let me know how you make out!
hugs
Doll
You actually inspired me to look into training. Your new green smoothie party sounds fantastic, but I don’t have the place/skills/appliances to hold one. I have to sign up today for the class and I still don’t know. Mainly it is the cost. I need to get a high-powered blender and I am on a budget now. I just can’t justify the cost yet, not knowing if I will be able to successfully hold classes in the future. I will keep you posted on what I decide
Hi! There are other classes that you can take that are less expensive. There is one in PA near where I live. http://www.lovinglifecafe.com/new/ The teacher of the class is an incredible woman and a good friend of mine. She has no dates, but works around your schedule. If you decide to go, let her know I sent you
I copied this from her site:
“3 days “Hands On” Certification Class is available
Raw Foods – Beyond the Recipes!!!
2 Days “Hands On”
$500.00 per person plus food costs.
All living foods will be served for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Learning how to do something from a book is possible, but nothing matches hands on experience to help save time and money!!!
Therefore, I invite you to join me for a 2 day class on raw foods preparation.
Here’s what’s in store for you:
Learn the basics involved in raw foods preparation: the ingredients, the techniques, the equipment;
Learn fantastic foundational recipes that you can use to make many foods you already know and like such as pasta, pizza, lasagna, tacos, “chicken” salad, and yes, chocolate!!!;
Learn how to improvise to convert cooked foods into raw ones;
Understanding how to pull it all together – what your raw lunches, breakfasts, and dinners can be; how to schedule your cooking around your lifestyle; and have things available to be eaten when you want them.
Go from being a complete beginner to a raw foods chef!!!
I look forward to assisting you in this journey – please contact me at: love AT lovinglifecafe DOT com ”
Amanda, I also wanted to mention that I may need you for a few business things that I am doing. I will let you know as it gets closer to time and I am more prepared. Your work is fantastic and right up my alley. BTW I love your blog!
Oh! Thank you so much for the info! I am in Vancouver, BC right now and I just went to an intro class which was really amazing. I decided to take the weekend course and I can’t wait to see what comes next! Janice, the teacher, is really energetic and a great teacher packed with information. I can’t wait to start helping others with their journey. I will definitely fill you in on the details
Let me know about your business stuff as I would loooove to work with you, Amanda. I am loving this big raw family and all of the joy we bring to each other’s lives! Really amazing stuff happens when we work together. Can’t wait to see what you are up to next!