the we like it raw squad have opened up their community networking site, called Give it to me Raw. it's a facebook-myspace type place, but for raw foodies. and it's now been rechristened, thanks to YummyHubby (tm). welcome to RAWFACE!
he's really happy i've got a place to share and make friends and i think is feeling quietly vindicated now, since i've never shown any interest in facebook other than to tease him for being on there!
so, what's it like?
well, not being a social network type means i don't yet know how 'good' it is in terms of a social network. i have no way of comparing it to facebook or myspace. but for raw foodies so far it's looking promising. almost one hundred people have joined since i did, about 36 hours ago. there are groups being created - mostly regional so far - and forum threads are on the go.
the raw royalty are turning up, slowly but surely, and i'm sure it'll be a great opportunity for them to network and promote their products, but it's also cool that they're all so 'normal' and just join in with everyone.
what do i hope to get out of it? well, i think for the time being, mostly inspiration. at times like these, where my halo has slipped, it reminds me, in the most powerful way, why i love raw food. all these people are so amazingly vibrant, full of life, energy, enthusiasm... it's not a myth. it's absolutely the only way you can be when you follow a raw food diet, and each time i look at a profile or read a message all that positive energy comes through and pushes me back in the right direction. and, as i get back on track - we have big plans for our health and fitness regime in 2008 - there'll be ongoing support, recipe swapping, potlucks. who knows. the possibilities are endless!
