No meat please

Nebraksa. Also known as "Worship the Beef Industry" state. How I have survived this long is beyond me. About two weeks ago, I decided to not eat any animal that had four legs. That means cows and pigs are pretty much off limits. I couldnt give up the turkey or chicken...but that day might come as well. It really hasnt been that hard, because I dont really eat a lot of meat anyway. It has its advantages as well because going to McDonalds has become a little more healthier. There are challenges to face as well. My mom and I were invited to a resturant that should be called "We cook anything WITH four legs." I went along knowing that it probably wasnt going to be a awesome dinner, but who could turn down a trip to Waterloo...not me! The only thing that sounded remotely good and followed the rules (or so I thought) was chicken fried steak. I would get it without gravy and take some home. Well before the waitress could write my order down, I was quickly informed that it contained beef or maybe something eles. Son of a! I dont think you should be able to put CHICKEN in the title of something just because "its fried like chicken." I should have been smart and asked for a childrens menu.
Today was another challenge. It seems the only other place I am having trouble with is Taco Bell. I like their Steak Border bowls and thought it would be just as good without the steak (if you could call it steak). My mom found out first that asking for a steak border bowl without steak is like asking them if they served chinese food. How hard is it to pull your hand away from the bucket o' "steak" and just put a lid on the bowl. I thought I would try my luck again tonight and it wasnt more than I expected. First off, I sat next to the menu board for like 5 minutes after placing my "special" order. I knew they were all taking through their stupid headsets on how to punch in the compuer "HOLD THE COW." After pointing and laughing at me, she repeated my order and I was on my way to a face on face meeting. First words that come out of her mouth were "You people surely make things difficult!" Nothing like a side of guilt to go with dinner. If I had the power to confront people, I would have asked her "What is so bad about someone not wanting MEAT!" But a Lougie-burrito just didnt sound good tonight. I guess its going to be an uphill battle but I can save one cow in my lifetime, its all worth it!