Louise O'Neill: We want to be conscientious consumers, but we still want our lives to be easy

In November, I took my partner to New Orleans to celebrate his 30th birthday – yes, you’re right, I am a great girlfriend! Thank you for saying so, writes Louise O'Neill.

We planned the trip meticulously. He wanted to watch an NFL game, and because the holiday was to celebrate his birthday, I gritted my teeth and decided to forgo my own preference, the sculpture garden at the Museum of Art.