Our Ultimate Goal

Eventually, one of these days, our family would like to be as self-sustaining as possible. Some of the things we would love to have are:

Well water - one, because there would be no water bill, and two, because well water tastes so much better than any city water. Personally, I can't drink city water, but well water tastes so good to me. You can really tell the difference. What would be even more amazing is mineral water, but that's for another story...

Solar power, wind power, or both - No electric bill! Not only that, but you give back to the electric company, and get something back in return. You're not using up resources, because as long as there is sun and wind, you would have power. I don't know why this isn't a global thing, and mandatory. Especially with rising gas prices and such. Windmills don't have to be huge, and solar panels aren't that hard to maintain.

A solar/battery operated car - I've heard that at this point in time, America has the lowest gas prices, but not for long. I've also heard that before the end of the year, we will be lucky if the gas doesn't go over $5, because of the oil spills, rising prices, and decreasing value of the dollar bill. However, solar and batter power would mean no gas to buy.

Fresh meat and produce - One of these days, we will own our own home, and instead of having a container garden, we'll finally have a big garden full of all sorts of vegetables, edible flowers, fruits, and herbs. We will also have animals to raise and get fresh products from. Goats for milk, chickens for eggs and meat, and a cow and pig for meat. If I ever get good at spinning wool, maybe I'd even get a sheep just for the fibers.

That's just the tip of the iceberg. There's so many more ideas in my head, and I'm learning new things every day. There's soooooo much I want to do! It's just a matter of being able to own our own home and land, and being able to have the money to set everything up. But one of these days... Everyone has their own dream that they want to live. One of these days I will be living MY dream.

Tricity Attends a Birthday Pool Party

Tricity Attends a Birthday Pool Party
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Tricity went to the birthday party of one of her friends. She LOVES swimming, but she's still not sure about the slide and the deeper end of the pool! lol

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"All Hail King Daddy!"

"All Hail King Daddy!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWwp9mYTpRI

My daughter and husband out doing some yard work today :-)

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Garden Survivors! (Or Epic Garden Fail)

Garden Survivors! (Or Epic Garden Fail)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht0ZVLYuUjg

Here's a quick video I made today about finding my little tomatoes :-)

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A Feline Friend

A Feline Friend

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTqNUFz1SKI

I know, I know! It's been a long time since I posted any videos... And when I finally post one, it's a short one about a kitty cat... Basically, I'm testing out my mobile-to-YouTube feature :-) Enjoy!

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Updates!

I am FINALLY (slowly but surely) getting things going again. I have some videos ready for editing, such as some back to school things, some DIY eco-friendly things, some Girl Scout stuff, and hopefully soon, I can get some videos of traveling things, men stuff, more reviews, shoutouts, food things, and MAYBE one of these days do a giveaway! Wouldn't that be great? Plus, I still have tons other videos that NEED to be made from way back when (such as past holidays, town events, garden stuff, etc).

I've even started using Instagram and Tumblr! Most of the stuff on them, though, have been my daughter's "Back to School Fashions" since she started school last month. I try to update daily with a collage of her outfit of the day. Then there's a few other random pictures thrown in through out the day, like places we go to, things I think are neat, stuff that I can't believe, so on and so forth.

Most importantly though, I can't stress it enough - if you want to keep in touch and see more updates, nothing gets updated more than my Facebook page! Pretty much everything I do gets updated on Facebook. All you have to do is go there, and "Like" my page! I'd really appreciate it  :-)

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It Could Be Worse... Be Glad It Isn't.

Never take a good day for granted... And when you think things are going bad? Remember, it could always be worse. Always...

I had to go to the hospital tonight. I had strep throat again, and of course the long wait at the hospital and verified case of strep meant that I had to miss work. It took them 5 hours, but with all that went on tonight, I didn't mind the wait. It was a rough night at the hospital.

While I was there with Adam, we saw an ambulance pull up to the ER and the EMTs held a baby in their arms, it's arms limp. A little girl... I don't know what happened, but needless to say, she didn't make it. Someone lost their baby tonight and I just wanted to cry. I couldn't even imagine... but my heart ached for the poor angel.

Later on in the night, people were brought in from a 3-person car crash. Mostly teenagers. I don't know how bad the injuries were or if anyone died, but they had to lock down the hospital while the emergency helicopter came and went, taking off someone to St. Louis for serious injuries.

Like I said, it was a hard night... So when you're sick and feeling like death? Be glad it isn't worse. You may not feel very well, but it could always be so much worse...

Does Honor Roll Mean Much When You're Little?

I went with Tricity to school today. Today was movie day for the honor roll students! When you're in 1st Grade, does honor roll even mean much? When I was little, I don't even remember there being an honor roll. However, when I was in high school, I remember how hard it was to try and make it. It meant so much more, but when you're little, it's so easy. I certainly am proud of her, though! Today was also the Girl Scout meeting. Cookie orders were due. Tricity sold a total of 60 boxes!

Goodbye, Christmas

I finally took down the faux fireplace that I had painted for Christmas. I guess that means Christmas is officially over. It looked pretty neat though! I still haven't gotten any of the free Ghirardelli chocolate that I had won a year's supply of. I wonder how long that'll take to come in? Today, I also took a mini-nap and worked on some more of the music playlist for Tricity's 3DS.

I Received Free Bakeware!

Today I worked more in the hallway again, getting boxes sorted and packed to move. I had Adam take off 7 boxes to storage. I'll be glad when we finally get a place and can quit having to pay the storage fees!

I also got some free Pyrex baking dishes in the mail today! Mom and I have been entering lottery ticket codes to earn points for free stuff, so I finally had enough to get a set. I LOVE Pyrex!

I can't wait to move and use them, and the new green skillet that I got for Christmas.

I also want to get some aluminum cups for the new place, too, like we used to use when I was a kid.