#AskAwayFriday, #23 with Sonya K!

Happy 2014!

Here we go!  I'm back in the game.  It seems strange to me that there were only four weeks in December. Anyone else? I've only skipped one #AAF since October 4th, awesome.  For those of you who don't know what the #AskAwayFriday is all about, it's a way to get to know new bloggers, learn more about our current blogger buddies, and have some fun!  So let's get started.

This week I am partnering up with Ms. Sonya K! She's a SAHM that loves shopping, and loves shopping for you! Everyday she has some great deals to share. I'm excited to be her partner this week, so check out my answers to her questions below.  Be sure to go to Sonya's blog to see her answers to my questions!  

1. How long have you been eating a raw diet? It's been a while, I can't recall an exact date. I eased into it, as anyone should. 

2. What initially made you interested in trying a raw diet? I was a vegetarian on and off for many years, from a young age.  Within the past few years, I leaned more toward veggie-head, but I still wasn't feeling all that healthy, even with all my running.  I felt sluggish and bloated too often. Eating veggie though, can be fattening if you don't watch what how you cook. So when I stumbled upon the RAW way of eating, I was instantly attracted.    

3. I thought a raw diet was when you don't use heat when preparing your meals, but I see that you do use heat when preparing your meals. Do you find most people misunderstand what a raw diet actually is? Sorry to confuse anyone. I LOVE to cook, so that gets me in trouble, haha!  Although, you can cook your food, just certain ones for a short period of time.  For me, sometimes just to heat it rather than a microwave. I use water to sauté or caramelize, rather than any oils.  I only use coconut oil when I do use an oil, but it is very fattening and should be used in moderation.  Getting back to the question, haha, it is a process to go completely 100% RAW.  I fall off the wagon, as many of my posts of have  mentioned.  I will be totally RAW…soon :)

4. I want to be more of a DIY type person and repurpose furniture, but I'm afraid of messing up. How long have you been tackling DIY projects? If you could see the projects I have yet to finish, or even start! I love the idea but get so many going in my head at once, buy all the materials, then get overwhelmed.  Then, life gets in the way.  I'll get there…come SPRING.  Haha.  

5. Have you ever messed up so badly while doing a DIY project that you had to give up on it? If so, what happened? YES!! So frustrating.  I haven't given up, I'm taking a breather to try again later. 

6. What has been the DIY project that you are most proud of completing? OMG, haha, just completing all of them! Actually, I am proud of this one, for my niece.  

7. What was the last MP3 song or album you bought? Emeli Sande. I've worn it out. 

8. What was the best movie you watched in 2013? Hhmm, tough one.  I'm soooo bad at remembering names of movies.  The one I really enjoyed, in every aspect, was Enough Said.  Starring the late James Gandolfini (so sad and I just love him!) and Julia Louis-Dreyfuss. Love it! You should watch.

9. Hot Chocolate or Apple Cider? Not a big fan of either, enjoy my tea. If I had to pick one, definitely a big fattening hot chocolate with whipped cream, vegan of course :)

10. What is your favorite room in your house? My kitchen!  I love the art of creating food and my smoothies, and I just love my kitchen, hah! :) It's changed a little from this photo.  A different chandelier and green window treatments, some minor things but that's the cooking station! 

Another great session, with another great blogger!  Thanks Sonya. 

Cheers,