Lessons not what I expected

The lessons I learned on my journey to Veganism in 2010 were surely not what I expected. Well for one, I expected to be 100% Vegan by summer--that happened to a point. I met some awesome German friends who love the raw food lifestyle and that helped a little. But when its all said and done, I have to come home to a non-vegan/raw food family. They really could care less about my choice of eating but I miss the family interaction when we use to eat dinners or go out to restaurants together. Food has an emotional attachment, and even though I can cook their food and prepare mine, it just wasn't the same. I learned that I got tired of going places and they not cater to Vegans and Raw Foodist. I would often slightly ruin the trip because of my "food choice" so of speak. Now is it impossible to be a Vegan and Raw Foodist-no. I did it successfully for a year, but I also in a way alienated family activities and my husband's home cooked meals he be so proud of. In affect, I was not kind to myself. I learned that I have to be kind to myself. I learned that I have to eat according to the occasion and not offend the host. I learned a lot in 2010 about myself and my lifestyle. I learned not to apply labels but just to be happy and enjoy life.