First time to . . .

meet Philip McClusky . . .

First time to hear his amazing story, and see his old pants . . .

First time to have my picture taken with this inspiring sweet man . . .

First time to have incredibly delicious raw taramisu . . .

First time to go on a road trip to 105degrees in Oklahoma City

with some of the Tulsa Raw Food group gals . . .

(aren't they gorgeous!!)

First time to buy one of Philip's books . . . 

you didn't think I could leave with only one did you???

First time to make one of his recipes . . .

first time to make hemp milk . . 

first time to use my blender on the soup setting . . .

and the Tomato & Basil Bisque was delicious . . .

First time to 

take a vacation day in March 

and enjoy an outdoor lunch at Wild Fork

with one of my very best friends

on a beautiful day.

I am glad I took time to appreciate all these first times!