Mother Earth vs.Capitalism

I think I may have found a new hobby. I recently, picked up a new shampoo and conditioner from a Natural Food store, that is made completely with natural ingredients from herbs and plants. It works rather nicely on my hair, and I like it a lot. Its a bit costly for a shampoo/conditioner set, but I think it's worth it in comparison to the amount of unnatural and dangerous and/or damaging chemicals and plastics they put in commercial shampoo/conditioner sets (ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, anyone?)
Here's a link to an article that lists some of the things they put in these shampoos/conditioners and the damages they cause 10 Chemicals to Avoid

Anyway, on to my hobby. I've become fascinated by the natural aspects of my new purchases, and started looking up the ingredients online. Some of the uses are simply amazing, and it all comes from the earth. Which leads me to my idea for my future hobby. I think I'd like to study herbs and their benefits/uses, and possibly when I'm able to, start cultivating a few of the ones I like and have the most use for. I've always wanted to have my own garden, this would definitely be one of use.
I've found so many articles so far that I have really struck me as amazing and gratifying.

Its amazing that the earth offers all that one could possibly need, yet due to capitalism and greed, companies rather slowly poison their consumers, and pharmaceutical companies rather patent and exploit, rather than educate and share knowledge to the public. All in the name of money.

If you'd like to look into Natural Hair-Skin care try looking into Aubrey Organics

Check out their article section as well... this is a good starter The Economics of Herbals

Suddenly being Crunchy Granola isn't so bad.

Step by Step

So maybe I'll just aim to update when I feel like it. This week has been an interesting one. One of changes. I'm finally, finally finished my internship. It feels great be done with that part of schooling. All I have to do is write the 10 page paper for it, and hopefully get the A in the class. It was a nice send off, I felt a little betrayed by my co-workers when they rated me to my supervisor, but I feel like I stood up for myself and made sure those numbers on that 1-4 scale were to my liking. I am not a 2 in any sense, so I'm happy I stood up for myself and got 3's and 4's for my work. I think it was a good experience. I learned a little more about myself, and how I like to feel secure in my position, and know that I have full authority over what I do.

As of late I've been wondering about my path, wondering if it's the right one. Being scared about taking the steps to make it a reality. Its back and forth all the time. A constant struggle some mornings. For now I can only follow my own lead everyday and see where it takes me, take note of the feelings that come up and examine them. Being honest with one's self can be the hardest thing to come to terms with.

I just need to get through this week, get through my exams and papers for better or worse and go home to recharge briefly before the offical final stretch of school begins. I'll continue doing the things that that make me happy, and improve my health. Listen to music that makes me feel good, eat as well as I can. Find happiness and joy in the simple things.

Off to be productive