It's been awhile

It's been awhile since I have written anything. I have so many thoughts going through my head today. Updating "my page" on FB, got me thinking about my journey and have I really done anything to move closer to my "lifesimplicity". I guess in some small way I have. I moved out here to Seattle, well Woodinville ( a small semi rural area) outside of Seattle. I got out of the retail world, which I hated, and found a great job in the world of finance. I know you are wondering...how the heck is that going to help me get to my Lifesimplcity!? I love making "ownership" of a home reality for people. After all isn't that what most people yearn for? I know I do. So now I guess I need to have a "plan". I am the ultimate tree hugger, urban hippie, mountain girl, whatever you want to call it, I am that person. Really taking a look at what it is I want, I have decided that I want to be back home where I grew up. Moyie Springs, Idaho. So I will focus on finding a piece of land that will suit my needs, and allow me to become this person I am searching for. I really don't have any use for money, but realize that I will need it to get me where I need to be. I am not a going to build a large home. Just one that will be big enough to feel comfortable and have enough room for my kids to come visit and stay if they choose. I am going to go very green. I refuse to leave a large footprint on this earth. I think we as the human race, has stomped on it enough. My home will be away from all, as I am truly happiest as a hermit and don't require daily input from other folks. I like being with my animals and just hanging with Mother earth. I will farm and grow my own food. I want to learn how to spin fibers, make cheese, weave, knit, make soaps, bee keep, and so many other things. I figure if I do it right, my hobbies will make what little money I need to pay for those things that require it. My home will be built from straw and my electricity will come from solar panels. I have lived off grid before and really loved it. I still like my modern day conveniences, and will build my home with them included. I will do it SMART and have it done right. I guess I have always known what I want, just really never had the ambition or the direction to get myself there. At age 43, I am looking at thing differently. My last child is ready for me to let him go so he can start his own life. Believe it or not, I think I am ready for that to happen. My children have been the focus of my entire life for almost 26 yrs. I started young, so I never really had the opportunity to go through those important stages of life. I am ready now, and I am at a great age to get out there and get it done. I have a great support team in my corner and I truly am excited to make this happen. Well until next time my friends, remember stay true to yourself, and never let anyone tell you you can't do it!

Debra

It is just me.........Debra: My Awakening

It is just me.........Debra: My Awakening: Well I have decided it is time to take a hard look at my life. I was let go from my job the other day, and the only reason given to me was "...

My Awakening

Well I have decided it is time to take a hard look at my life. I was let go from my job the other day, and the only reason given to me was "you don't fit in". Well ok what does that really mean? She praised my computer skills and told me I should really look into that line of work! Boring! Almost a week has passed and I have carefully thought about what it is I really want to do. I am 42, and my last child at home will be 18 very soon. I have the world at my feet. Go to law school or perhaps get my RN and help people. These all sound like wonderful things but right now I am just not feeling it. I have a strong desire that is moving me in a different direction.

I am a simple person. I don't need people to tell me how great I am or have that daily pat on the back. What I am and have always been is a person who enjoys living off the land and tending to Mother Earth. I love to garden, grow flowers and share my knowledge. I am not the sharpest tool in the shed, but have a sincere passion to become self sustainable. I don't want to rely on the markets for my food or become so consumed with "things" that I forget what I stand for. This is what I am going to consider "My awakening".  

I am not sure what direction this is going to take me, nevertheless I am excited to get this party started.

The Garden

I really need to get busy and start thinking about the garden. I have my plants started and no place to put them. I want to try and do the raised straw bale garden. I found some info on it in Grit, a magazine I read. As I move forward into being more organic and self reliant, I will share all my trial and errors and of course the successes.  This should be very exciting.

Day One....Setting up

I have never really been a "Blogger" before, but thought it maybe fun since I have a tendency to want to share information with my friends. I figure this way, no one will get bogged down with all those FB "alerts" when I post. Well it is only day one and just trying to figure this out. I plan on blogging daily and adding information on my life and thoughts. Read if you like, but I am mainly doing this for me....


Enjoy my friends,

Debra