Jul 20, 2010
Summer sun
Lots of changes over the last few months.
My new home is lovely. I am so happy here and I’m finding that I really enjoy living with people. I have a satisfying routine with plenty of structure, lots of loving and cuddles, good friends and a full social calendar.
Still working 45 hours/week on the farm, but I’ll be cutting down to 20 hours when school starts in September. I’m taking three core courses for my program on leadership and public policy. I’m so stoked about school.
My garden is gorgeous. I busted apart some container pallets to build a 3×6′ raised bed, installed a drip irrigation system on a timer, and planted my seeds and seedlings. The dwarf kale and chard are growing up so well and the lettuce exploded. Purple carrots and cabbage will take longer, but it’s so gratifying to watch.
Slowly making my way through Terry Pratchett’s, “The Wee Free Men,” with the girl and boy. I love the characters and the way Pratchett is so sharp about and accepting of human foibles. Reading aloud is a nice way to spend time together. I think Neil Gaiman’s, “The Graveyard Book,” should be next on our list.
I’m having a little more energy lately, so I’m hoping to post more often. I have my rss feeds on my iPhone and have been happily reading away every day, which is an enjoyable part of my life to have back since I’ve been spending so much less time on the computer.
Definitely enjoying my organized and efficient life. Yum.