Didn’t sleep again. I was up till 5am and out of bed by 8. My foot feels like I’m walking on broken glass, painkillers help, but it’s another thing to bring up at the doctor in a few weeks. Three different creams haven’t fixed it. Two are steroids doing nothing, the third one helps the […]
Swiping, Spraying, Surviving
Oh joy… today started at 3AM. Not because I’m ambitious, but because allergies decided to make an appearance. Chest tight, nose running, not enough to be miserable, just enough to make being awake suck even more. It always hits around this time of year. A couple of ice pops helped (thank you, childhood comforts). I […]
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 […]
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. […]
Vodka, Therapy, and Well Wishes
Today started with therapy at 9am. Which meant a 6am scramble to gather enough water for a shower and to wash my hair. Normally I don’t care if I’m a sweaty hobgoblin while I’m working solo, but showing up to therapy that way feels unfair to everyone involved. Afterwards, I headed into town for a […]
Back to the Jungle
I made it back home this morning. Some plants didn’t make it, others bolted or went to seed, but honestly, most of the garden survived. I’ll call that a win. The weeds, however? Absolute chaos. Even where I had barrier and mulch down, they’ve taken over like it’s their land now. It’s overwhelming, but after […]
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 […]
Tools, Tech, and Tiny Wins
Woke up just before my alarm, feeling a bit stiff. Sleeping in the travel trailer again — the mattress is way firmer than the fifth wheel, and my body always needs a few nights to adjust. Still, I was feeling motivated, which makes all the difference. Big win of the day?I built the arched garden […]
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.