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 […]
Cheesy Wins and Turmeric Fails
Woke up late after a crappy night’s sleep. My back is stiff again, and honestly? I’ve just felt weird in my own skin the last couple of days. Like I’m wearing someone else’s hoodie and it’s all scratchy and wrong. I did a tarot reading last night to see what was going on in my […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cursed, I Swear
I swear to Bejuebus, I’m cursed… or something On Thursday, while helping out the GOM, I managed to pull a muscle in my back. It was scream-worthy. Walking turned into hobbling, and driving? Forget it. Twisting, even turning my neck, was out of the question. I pushed through anyway, gritting my teeth to get things […]
Growing Radishes and Resilience
Today felt like one of those slow but steady wins. I woke up with a full night’s sleep (finally!), tackled my to-do list, wrestled with a few frustrations, and still found a little magic in the garden. Watching my radishes and potatoes push through the soil reminds me, growth happens even when life feels a […]
Panic, Pumps, and Potato Sprouts
Woke up tired, lost my water pump, and almost my patience —but I kept going, found small wins, and spotted the first potato shoots. Tiny joys count.
Offline Mornings, Online Orders
First potato sprouts, offline mornings, and a generator that better arrive Tuesday.