An Environmentalist: Birthday Celebrations!

Yesterday was my birthday. (My teenage days are over!! *cries*) When I realised my big ‘two O’ was going to fall within my eco-week I emailed close friends and family who I thought were likely to send cards. I explained my situation and said as much as I’d appreciate the kind thought, I didn’t think the sending of cards was environmentally friendly.

Don’t get me wrong, I do keep extra special cards and those with lovely messages inside, but I can’t condone felling trees when I could just as easy archive a nice email/text message!


One in particular gave me a good giggle though. (My brother obviously a fan of Moonpig.com, and their satirical humour)

If only the caption were true... :-/

My friend Matt Payne bought me a lovely Thornton’s Chocolate cake instead of a card. (I think he was almost killed whilst buying it, but that’s another story!) I’ve never tasted birthday sentiment before, but phew, it sure is good!



Matt presenting me with the lovely cake!

 As part of my challenge this week I’ve been trying not to get cabs places. So far I’ve been walking as many places as possible, and getting around via car sharing, public busses and trains- all in aid of shrinking my carbon footprint. Last night however, after having a lovely meal out and one (or three) too many glasses of wine, I succumbed to getting into a cab. The gang and I did try walking back from Newcastle-Under- Lyme, but with a bad sense of direction, rather large heels and the additional general impairment that comes with drinking, a taxi was our only hope!

When you get to the point of spooning in the road, and thinking nothing of it, it's time to call a cab!

 Out in Hanley tonight and I’m afraid to say the same will no doubt apply. Don’t judge me on my lack of eco-principles- it’s my birthday!