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About Me:: I've been in AZ working with Gabriel Cousens for 2 years...a good community of raw fooders, but...not enough money to stay there long term...and the spiritual aspect didn't fit me that well...so I came back to the city even though I am still studying with them and continue to learn a great deal. (I will still be studying with them for the next couple of years)
I lived in NYC since '96, worked as a stagehand in Lincoln Center most of that time, but left to persue a career in health (still working on that on many levels...)
I also graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2005.
It feels like a sweat lodge in my apartment and I rather like it. Feels crazy to say, since I was a full on lover of meat and alcohol 4 years ago...(I know I have become much more able to handle the heat since eating more raw)
I had been 99.7% raw for almost a year, then decided that I like having cooked food sometimes. Thai or well..whatever...I notice, however, that I often don't have it..and don't miss it. (esp. now that it is warm outside!)
I still like to go out and have a few drinks every couple of weeks, but, I have found it a challenge sometimes coming back to my old friends here in the city..and having them question my food choices. (I found myself eating A LOT of cooked food when I first came back to the city in March, but that did not work at all!)
Sooo, I am working in the city for awhile...and hope to travel on and work at hippocrates Health Institute by this time next year (or sooner).
Just went to Guatemala for a month in Jan!
The guy in my pic. is Julio (from Guatemala) we were riding the ziplines through the jungle...
Loved it! My first experience in learning Spanish. (still working on that too!)

Relationship Status:: Single

Favorite Raw Food or Recipe?: Kale salad with Garlic (okay, anything with Garlic)

Favorite Books or Authors:: Illusions or Jonathon Livingston Seagull but Richard Bach

Favorite Quote:: If your not the lead dog, the scenery never changes (or...okay) Be the Change...

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At 1:49am on June 14, 2008, Deidra said…: The Tree of Life was good..i went there for their 3 month raw chefing program and stayed for 2 years..very unexpected...
was it expensive? as a guest yes...not the way I did it...but...really...I didn't make that much money either..so it is a give and take...
Sometimes it was a tough experience, but sometimes those are the ones that you learn the most. Talk to you soon. Deidra.

At 1:45am on June 14, 2008, Deidra said…: Cool Lucy! I will check that sight out! I was JUST thinking Today that it may be a good time for me to go back to Guatemala in October/November...but...I wasn't sure if I wanted to go back to Lake Atitlan. So, I will definately check that out! By the way..my spanish still sux too...I traveled down there by bus...4 1/2 days...no spanish whatsoever...tough trip...but wouldn't change it for the world!
Thanks, Later, Deidra.

At 5:39am on June 13, 2008, Lucy aka Smoothie Girl said…: Hey there.. I was in Guatemala all of January too.. jinx! What an awesome country huh! My Spanish still sux.. I was volunteering at this amazing place if you're interested to check it out: http://comunidadnuevaalianza.org/
Hope you enjoy GITMR. Peace, Lucy

At 10:40am on June 12, 2008, Raw life said…: Hay deidra how are you just sign up just a while ago liked your profile was Gabriel Cousens place expencive to live and study.Was it worth it,loved your profile

At 9:25am on June 12, 2008, We Like It Raw said…: Welcome Deidra! We appreciate you being here with us and would suggest that you just jump right into the community! This is a warm space so there is no reason to be shy at all. Make friends, start a blog post, create a group, or post questions on the forum page. Enjoy!