Happy 1st of the month to you!
My sketch this week for Sunday Sketches is late, sorry.
I figure it's still Sunday somewhere in the world so I hope it's okay.
Birkenstock sandal in A6 sketchbook
sketched freehand with a Platinum carbon fountain pen.
sketched freehand with a Platinum carbon fountain pen.
You can check out the other participants for this week HERE.
I bought my Birks over two years ago
at a time when I was suffering with very painful feet.
I thought that Birks might help due to their design and they surely did.
They are a very comfortable shoe to wear
more due to their design rather than what they are made of.
I was then faced with a dilemma when
I became a vegan just over a year later
I became a vegan just over a year later
what to do with my Birkenstocks?!
My Birks were already quite worn
so it's not like I could have donated them to charity.
I didn't feel right about throwing them out either
because I felt that was somehow
dishonouring the life that once was.
So as some vegans do with their pre-vegan items,
I opted to keep the sandals until they are completely worn out.
Every time I wear them
I acknowledge with love and respect
I acknowledge with love and respect
the life that once was.
I recently had my first year vegan anniversary and
I am still fully committed to my vegan lifestyle.
I am also happy to report that
VEGAN Birkenstock sandals are available
should I decide to get another pair in the future. YAY!!!
What is a vegan? - "A philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, animals and the environment. In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals."
What is a vegan? - "A philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, animals and the environment. In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals."
