Spiritual Journey
Conquering Fears: Homeschooling, Josie and Postpartum Depression
Sometimes you begin writing about one thing, and it turns into something totally different. Be prepared, this is a more personal post for me than I’ve written in a long while. And it’s long. While it started as an intro to us beginning our homeschooling journey, it became more about my fears all last year, [...]
Why I Blog and How I Became an Urban Homesteader
Four years ago, at the beginning of March, I started this blog. At first I began tentatively, not sure who would ever read what I had to say, unsure of if I even had anything to say at all. Unsure of what my blog was about (I hadn’t even really read other blogs), I titled [...]
Independence Days – Weeks 9-10: And me
Warning: This post is less about homesteading then it is a vulnerable account of where I’ve been at. Here’s a bit about what’s been going on with me for the last 4 weeks or so. Mostly – I’ve been writing my curriculum and marketing my business. Though I feel it’s slow going, and yesterday [...]
O Tannenbaum…
We are busy busy around here getting ready. Decorating, making pizzelles, telling stories, making gifts. Last weekend we celebrated St. Nicholas’ Day (our first time ever), and Henry got gold coins and a note from St. Nick in his shoes. Ole Saint Nick wanted to drop a line to check in, since his elf, Poppin, has been keeping an [...]
On Hunting…
Lookout, I’ve pulled out the soapbox. Recently, I’ve come upon more than a few people who are expressing a general dislike for hunters and hunting. It gets my hackles up right away, of course, being married to a very responsible, passionate hunter. The arguments I hear are usually quite uninformed, and unfairly prejudiced. Over the [...]
Wordless Wednesday: Dusky (Blue) Grouse
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My Birth
For me, ‘childbirth’ is a misnomer. When Henry was born, I didn’t see it immediately, but I’ve realized now that really it was my birth. I became a mother, and was changed more in that moment than at any other time in my life. Rick and I were not going to be parents. I was unsure about [...]
101 Things in 1001 Days
So, I was insipred to do this by a combination of things. First was Krista’s blog of 100 Things she wanted to do before she kicked the bucket. The second thing was Jenn Leete kicking me in the butt to write my own. Krista was inspired by another blogger, and she by another, and so on. I followed the link trail reading quite a few lists, and some of them had this cool deadline thing, that I am going to adopt. Doing it all in 1001 days.
So, here’s my mission, and my list, which will also be posted on the right hand side here. I plan to cross things off as I go, so you all can keep track with me. This has been a cool thing. 
There are a many more material things on there than I’d like there to be (maybe I shoud add ‘Be less materialistic’ to my list!), but most of them revolve around the home & garden sections. Seeing as how this is where we spend most of our time as a family though, it makes sense to me.
This next part, I stole 100% from another blog, but I couldn’t think of a better way to state it.
The Mission: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).
Why 1001 Days? Many people have created lists in the past – frequently simple goals such as New Year’s resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Some common goal setting tips:
1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.
2. Stay Focused. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.
3. Welcome Failure. Frequently, very little is learned from a venture that did not experience failure in some form. Failure presents the opportunity to learn and makes the success more worthy.
4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.
5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.
My Deadline: Friday, February 25, 2011
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3 kids, 8 chickens, bees and a garden on my urban 1/8 acre. Striving to find the simple life - the easy way. I spend my free time blogging and getting dirt under my nails along side my hard-working husband. Yay for modern housewifery, urban livestock and front yard gardens!
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