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Beecharmer
Farmgirl in Training
37 Posts
Kelly
Richland
WA
USA
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 Posted - May 08 2007 : 2:29:11 PM
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3 years ago I was having a early mid life crisis. What do I want to do with my life, what's my purpose, what kind of person do I want to be, etc. My partner encouraged me to write a list of "wants" and "needs". I sat down with many cups of coffee and over 2 days came up with 3 pages packed with ideas. I shared it with my family. Basic gist of the list.
Organic farm
Bed and Breakfast
Homesteading skill school
crafts
value added organic products
newsletter
farm tours
outings for local troubled children
u pick
csa
community
friends
commercial kitchen
sustainable
etc. etc. etc.
I thought I was terribly original. I started attending college for a degree in Agriculture (1 year left)because there wasn't any "organic" degrees. In one of my first classes I was to write a paper on my "dream farm" and how to acheive it. During my research wouldn't you know I came across Mary Jane's Farm.......... My dream farm was already in existance and it seemed to be doing well AND it isn't but 3 hours from my hometown. Mary Jane has been a huge inspiration to me when I just can't stand school one more day dealing with all the young male would be conventional farmers and their spray, kill, dominate mentalities. I share her website with everyone I know, but only recently started participating in Farm Girls.
Happy to say we had our first Market garden last year and did alright with only three quarters of an acre in production. This year I am honing some of my crafting skills along with tring some square foot gardening techniques. Winters are for soap and candle expirementing, and learning rug making. One step at a time my partner says... Our land is part of my families ranch and it's waiting for us when we are ready to make the move.
Just happy to be here, happy to be meeting you ladies.
GrayHawk Farm
Prosser, WA |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
2436 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2007 : 3:14:05 PM
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Wow Kelly!
Good for you!
I think it's rare that we have the opportunity to actually have been able to have put down on paper what our goals are..
Then look back later to find that we did indeed reach some of these Dreams!!
What a great accomplishment! & the forsight you had to do that!
Good! i hope you continue seeing your dreams become realities!
Kathie
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2007 : 6:54:32 PM
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Kelly-
It sounds like you are well on your way to achieving many of your goals! Congrats!
Alee |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2007 : 7:20:53 PM
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| Good for you!! I think I am in the middle of a litte "something" myself right now. I just started a "life" list last week. How interesting to hear of someone else doing the same thing!! Congrats on your goals and dreams..... |
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
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Posted - May 08 2007 : 7:25:35 PM
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Congratulations!!! Both on your schooling and your dreams comming true! I wish you the very best as you finish up with school and as you press on to making the list a reality!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 03:22:07 AM
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Your list is a great one! And I am impressed with how you are working towards your goal....I am sure you will realize ALL of your dreams. Mary Jane is an inspiration for all of us. And it is so great to have such a wonderful group of friends....glad you are a part of it!
Keep Smiling.....Bev
Check out my shoppe at www.honeybeez.etsy.com
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 10:46:43 AM
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Kelly,
I love your list and I love the fact that you are in school following your dream. I'll come to Richland for classes. Wish I was close enough to participant in your CSA one day. Keep the faith, keep the knowing in your heart and you will be there.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
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Beecharmer
Farmgirl in Training
37 Posts
Kelly
Richland
WA
USA
37 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2007 : 10:03:47 PM
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Thank you all for the kind words and support. I love my list. I reread it often just to see if I am still on the same track. Things have changed some, more like evolved into even better ideas. I strongly encourage making dream lists. If nothing else its a lovely way to spend an afternoon or two or three.
Oh and Debbie- you just wait, I've got some other things cooking. Can't wait to share.
GrayHawk Farm
Prosser, WA |
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