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Seth and I started something that I’ve wanted to do for along time.  It’s a ‘To Do Before I Die List’.  It all came about because we both feel like we have several things we’d like to do, but we only talk about them.  Sort of like spinning your wheels in mud.  So we brought out a recycled paper journal that Seth has been holding on to because he’s never thought he had anything worthy of being written in there. Now he does!  Seth’s first page has dreams such as ‘build my own house’ and ‘go on tour’.  What do I write down first? Own a cow.  I realize how odd I am, thank you.  I do have become yoga certified and teach, so on that note I am off to do my morning asanas.


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So my little family of three is facing some huge decisions this month.  We’ve gotten to the point where are finances are just not holding us afloat any more, and Seth’s job is killing him… I think almost literally.  He’s been having some major stomache issues and after having seen a naturopath and a ‘normal’ doctor, we’ve concluded that it’s due to stress and being nocturnal half the week (Seth works nights).  Apparently animals who are forced to be nocturnal do not have as long of a life span as those in it’s species who are awake in the day?  Great news, why the bloody hell is working nights even an option?  Probably due to the same reason McDonalds is, convenience and profit.

So we’re looking into schools, which means probably moving… for the 10th time in 5 years.  Yeah, beat that.   OIT seems to be at the top of the list.  In Klamath Falls, OR, just 25 minutes from the CA border.  Out in the middle of  fricken no where (no offense to those of you who live there).  Which brings to question a number of things, jobs?  Friends?  A community?  Food?  Like real food?  I already found a source for raw milk, but they said they’re already maxed out with customers…. grrrr.  And then to top it all off, we’re trying to decide when to start trying for number 2 munchkin.  We’re thinking about beginning the long hard process (hehehe) at the end of summer.  Which means I only have a few more months of freedom and having my hard earned body back.  Is it wrong that I really don’t like pregnancy?  I think it’s mostly for selfish reasons, I’m a selfish person.  I should probably get over that since I intend on having more children.  There’s no room for selfishness in that.  So, you can see my dilemma.  So much to decide…. and now I must go get my child out of the recycling.  For some reasons playing with duplos is much more fun in the presence of trash…..

There was laughing and much fun had by all during our recent trip to Seattle. We stayed with some lovely friends who graciously opened their beautifully decorated abode to some dirty hippies. Time was spent window shopping in Queen Anne after indulging in deliciously decorated coffee by El Diablo. I know I said I wasn’t drinking coffee, the devil made me do it. The barista even drew Diablo himself, winking at me through the foam of my coffee. If you visit Seattle, go, and order the Cafe Con Leche. It’s sinful.

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Cranium entertained us till the late hours, especially when Seth tried to act out the word ‘vibrate’, I tried to hum several different songs (I couldn’t stop laughing), Teressa drew a hippo/naked mole rat hiding under a ramp with popcorn and our playing pieces ended up making out.

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Other events included getting stuck in kiddy carts and hiding under the cupboards.

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So we returned… tired of having so much fun and defiantly overdosed on sugar.

I woke up this morning, in my own bed and was surprised to see my gardens covered in snow. It’s hard to believe that in a few months the weather will be changing.

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UGH! I feel like I just ate poison. I felt the urge to splurge because me son is with the grandparents and I’m home alone for the evening. So I decided to hit up Burgerville. For those of you who know me, I hate fast food. I hate the concept and the quality. Even at the over-priced, supposedly ‘healthier’ Burgerville. After reviewing the menu and silently thinking ‘what the #*$& am I doing here?’, I ordered a chocolate hazelnut shake because I figured I could make a salad at home. The first sip was amazing, the second sip made me sort of start convulsing from the amount of sugar… by the 10th sip I started to feel sick. My stomach is bubbly and gurgling like I just swallowed soap suds. I’m cured of my need to eat out, ever again. What was I thinking? I obviously got what I deserved.

Other than that, I decided to cut my own hair, which I do often, but today I seriously just started hacking. I was thinking I’d just trim it, cause the ends are all dried and split, the result of dyeing and frying your hair too often. I figured if I was on a quest for natural beauty I should start fresh, with non-damaged hair. I’m not really sure what the end result was because I started cutting it when I woke up and it wasn’t really straight to begin with. OH my hair dresser friends are all going to shake their fingers at me…… today has sort of been one very un-glamorous mistake. I should go to bed early and fast tomorrow. Except I have to go to Seattle for 3 days. Do you know how hard it is to eat well when you’re on the road? I guess I’m packing the cooler.

Well Peace and Health be with you all, I’ll be back in a few days. Hopefully having done better than I did today!

Oh P.S. I scored some awesome natural wood mixing bowls and glass cookware at Goodwill yesterday! Yay for that.

Here’s some links to look up.

This made me sad, it’s a long read but it will infuriate you. It’s about the war against GMO’s

I’m incredibly intrigued about women’s cycles and how they use to follow the cycle of the moon…. The book I was reading, refer to 2 posts down, revolved around this somewhat. Which brings me to this!!! I’m going to try it!! Seriously, I think I should stop shaving my pits next…… question? Why is it a hippie thing to not shave your pits? What advantage is it? No, I’m really curious. Does anyone know? I could never get away with it, my pits are exposed to often at work. (Personal trainer, not trapeze artist)

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