Clauses

Happy that I finally put my recent thoughts down on a digital journal, I realize that there are a few clauses to my new eco-friendly and fairtrade conscience which I have to admit to :(
Mainly transportation. I recently moved back home (yay being broke!) to a small suburb in the west end of ottawa which means I need to now commute to my downtown university and job for the next few months. Normally I take the bus or drive and yes, this is not very environmentally friendly. I play soccer and visit friends during the week and weekends via my shared car with my sister sooo my bad on this front. Although I will attempt to take the bus more often as a sign of respect for my new blog :)
Also a problem with transportation is I LOVE traveling! Montreal and Toronto are going to be frequent destinations this coming year to visit friends and attend some uber cool conferences (let' go global fair in Toronto in September!) to enrich my mind and networking circle :P But planes and trains will probably also be in the forecast as I want to go into international health for my career.
Another area I must account for is the possible contradiction between my humanitarian attempts at fair trade and supporting international cooperatives and shopping local. I am a fan of websites selling artisan wears from around the globe and yes that does mean shipping it and yes more transportation costs but I like supporting local areas I have worked in and cooperatives looking to increase their independence and income!

Hopefully I will be able to work with my family and friends to try and limit any more clauses! Cheers to a new way of life!

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