I woke up to that deep, aching pain in my lower back and stomach, the kind that comes just before my period. It was intense enough to leave me clammy and tense. Thankfully, painkillers helped take the edge off within half an hour, turning it from sharp pain into something more like a heavy stiffness. […]
Looking back on May – A Monthly Review
May was a bit of a wild ride. Off-grid living means that everything takes more effort than you think, and this month reminded me of that again and again. But between the sweat, setbacks, and surprisingly satisfying moments, I’ve made real progress. Garden Wins (and Losses) The potatoes are looking good. I mounded them up […]
The Well, the Bugs, and the Breakdown
Today kicked off with hope. I really thought I’d finally have water. And to be fair, the guy did show up. He installed the plug, and I was ready for a small victory dance. But that moment didn’t last long. Turns out, the well system I was sold is a type that’s rarely used around […]
Mold, Movies, and Making Do
Started the day doing a bit of garden maintenance; mounded up soil around the potatoes and yanked the rest of the radishes. They’d bolted, and the roots were more like red strings than veggies. Not worth the space. Then… surprise! Found condensation inside one of my storage boxes. Opened it to discover mold city. Yuck. […]
Sleep-Deprived and Spiraling
I’m not gonna lie, this morning hit hard. Day two of barely any sleep and I could feel myself unraveling. I was frustrated, emotional, and tired in that way where you can’t even cry… you just sit in it. Sleep is my regulator. When it’s gone, my mood drops like a rock. The truth? I’ve […]
Low Battery Mode: Burnout, Bullet Journals & a Bit of Mulch
Today started with a familiar rumble, the big generator ran for around 9 hours on 5 gallons of gas and shut off just before 7:30am, which conveniently became my wake-up call. My neck? Way better. Barely a twinge this morning and I think I can skip the painkillers today. Small victories, right? But overall… I’m […]
Sun, Seeds, and Small Victories
A beautiful misty morning gave me hope, even with busted power and weird foot blisters. Planted new seeds and finished some crochet. Small wins.
Finding Progress in a Slow Day
Solar struggles, weed burning, yarn making, and potato counting — today was a weirdly satisfying mix of chaos and calm.
Solar Tests & Crafty Vibes
Testing solar setups, journaling wins, crafty chaos, and a bit of Dune to end the day. Off-grid life is busy but beautiful.
Duct Tape & Dirt Therapy
Garden chair? Patched. Beds? Filled. Potatoes? Planted. Vibes? Grounded. Today was full-on garden witch mode.