Posting here has been limited, ok ok, VERY limited. Not forgotten, merely placed far on the back burner. Summertime is when I have far more flexibility to accomplish things that are less than home related. Getting things organized and ticking off those pesky items on the ever growing to-do list has been the grand focus of my attention. Progress has been made, except toward our homestead plans.
My husband called me out the other day for not delving deeper into our homestead plans. This was no surprise to me, I knew I wasn’t, but by actually saying it made me consider “why” I hadn’t pursued further action. What I realized, to my surprise, was that I was feeling more positive and didn’t have the SHTF concerns. Why? Our financial situation has improved and our President speaks so positively about our country that I felt uplifted rather than the swirling downward spiral of being sucked dry with tax expenses.
The other reason (which I am certain my husband would say is a result of my lack of action) is he has strongly considered, instead of buying a few acres for a homestead, would choose to buy ourselves a larger motorhome and just travel everywhere, maybe even live full-time in our RV.
Honestly, I would be happy to travel down either road. What is our best option? At this point, who knows. However, I feel that BOTH would result in the most amazing journey. When will this happen? I imagine the first step would to create a micro-homestead. That can happen sooner, I can plant some seeds, have a little garden. Implement my solar heater to save a speck of energy. Reduce waste in other areas, such as disposable paper products (paper towels, which we rarely use anyway, napkins, TP, tissues), sewing is almost at the top of my to-do list. I’m no expert, but I can sew almost straight lines. 😉
To prepare for the traveling portion I am *forced* to downsize. This brings anxiety. There are many things that I love. One of my most prized possessions that would not be able to make that trip is my dining room set. THIS is why I feel maintaining a modest (tiny) homestead would be good…so I can keep my table. <3 Would it be unreasonable to build a home around a table??
I am not a minimalist by nature, but I am willing to part with things that don’t make me joyful. Many things though are not suitable for the trash. I must connect with someone, anyone who sees the value and turn it over to them. Pinterest is no help what-so-ever! I had amassed quite a pile of TP rolls knowing they could have another life. One day I decided, nah, I don’t want to continue collecting them and tossed them into the recycle bin. Within a couple weeks I had stumbled across some amazing ideas for them. WHY?? Why did I ditch them?? UGH! How about those flat plastic bread ties (not the twisties), the square/rectangle ones, mmmm-hmmmm, yeah, I save those now. Geez! All the power cords, chargers, ear buds, and plugs all have them indicating what their purpose is, or to whom they belong.
(Yep, this is another draft hibernating in my draft folder…time to share.)
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