A Lot Happened In 2023
<p>2023 was a year of big changes for my family and me. Before I get to the big changes, let’s celebrate the small ones. The year began with the decision to stop eating beef, chicken, and pork. We opted out of the meat industry by <a href="https://medium.com/3-minutes/vegetarian-considerations-d79d1e4d4348" rel="noopener"><strong>adopting a vegetarian plus fish diet. </strong></a>We’ve stuck with the dietary change for all of 2023. I don’t anticipate returning to eating meat <em>other than fish</em>. I enjoy eating a variety of foods that aren’t based around meat.</p>
<p><a href="https://medium.com/@kristinapulford/lasik-eye-surgery-and-recovery-859d12135029" rel="noopener"><strong>I had Lasik eye surgery done</strong></a>. I delayed having the procedure for years because I thought I was not a candidate and because <em>I was scared</em>. I had terrible eyesight, and I’ve worn contact lenses since I was a teenager. I had a consult for the procedure in 2013 but wasn’t a candidate. I’m glad I decided to look into it again. My eyesight isn’t perfect, but I don’t need glasses. I have dry eyes requiring daily eye drops, which is common after.</p>
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