Advice From Grade Eight Liz

In grade eight, my teacher Mr. Morais asked us to write some advice for the people of the future. It was a vague project, but I was so excited to do it that I wrote mine at lunch and handed it in before the end of the day. He liked it, read it aloud to the class and forever gave me the gall to think that my advice to anyone was worthy. Here is that list. (Obviously, this is riddled with clichés and some of it is embarrassing to share, but there are some points that I still strongly believe in.)

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14 year olds have all the answers, guys.

“Keep a disposable camera in your bag. You’ll remember it every so often and take a photo of something, then in a few weeks (or months) when you get it developed all the photos will be long forgotten but a nice surprise.”

— #lizadvice

“If you burn toast, throw it away. Infact don’t eat burnt things in general. So terrible for your health.”

— #lizadvice

“Use some chicken broth in the pan when you’re cooking chicken. Makes it taste insane.”

— #lizadvice #harmeetadvice

Juicing

I know that I've mentioned my juicing to you once or twice before, but it's absolutely insane that I haven't done a post yet begging you to start juicing. I'm equally shocked and annoyed that I'm only writing this now. EVERYONE SHOULD OWN A JUICER.

I started making juices about a year and a half ago and there's no going back. Sure, I'll go through phases where I'll have one juice every two weeks. But there are definitely other times where you can't stop my juicing, and it'll happen at least six or seven times in one week. 

Facts About Juicing

1. You will never become bored with it since there are EONS of different things you can make.
2. Whatever you're feeling - there's a juice for that. Tired? Sick? Skin issues? THERE'S A JUICE FOR EVERYTHING. Just Google it! You'll find so many options that (I SWEAR TO GOD) will help your mood/affliction.
3. You'll rely less and less on coffee when you start having juices. Also, everyone needs to get off coffee. (Coffee Crisp on the other hand? That needs to become available outside of Canada already. The world needs to experience this perfect chocolate bar.)
4. You instantly become better than your friends who aren't juicing.

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It even makes you more attractive.

Now when it comes down to choosing what juicer to buy? I've only owned two kinds and they're both great. The Breville was obviously better since it was more expensive and heartier, but the Jack LaLanne one? Sturdy as hell. JUST GET ONE, I DON'T CARE WHAT BRAND.

I post the juices that I intend to try over on this Pinterest board of mine, incase you're looking for something new. Oh! And if you haven't seen this movie yet, get on that immediately (I'm pretty sure it's on Netflix now, too).

(And if you think it's abnormal to still pine after a chocolate bar whilst blabbering on about how we all need to be healthier, well, you can go right to hell. It is my decision to better my life with juicing just as strongly as it is my decision to devour any Coffee Crisp in my line of sight, damnit.)

“Whenever you wash your bathroom sink with Ajax, don’t forget to clean your kitchen sink with Ajax as well. Most people forget to ever clean the kitchen one, and it’s likely the grossest one in the house.”

— #lizadvice