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I realize I haven't posted for a long time, but I figure now is as good a time as ever.

So many updates. The nursing school thing sucked. So I ended up quitting school, even though I had good grades and was more than halfway through. The life in the city, not for me. I found a good man, got married last October and we started an organic farm in Holland, NY this year.

I really, really like this lifestyle. I like working outside. I love watching my vegetables grow. I love Mark and I love being married. It wasn't something I dreamed about or really planned on, but it's way better than I would have thought.

We live in the barn on Mark's family's land. I like almost everything about living in a barn, except that we don't have a bathroom. I hate getting splashed when I use the outhouse, and I miss taking showers so much more than I ever thought I would; sponge baths just do not compare.

We just started to sell our produce at the Holland farmer's market, two weeks ago. So far we have sold radishes (they sell like crazy!), escarole, kale, collards, swiss chard, and arugula. This week, we've got tons of peas, so it's going to be our first big week.

I hope all my friends out there are doing great! I haven't looked at the sight for years I think. I was just inspired because Mark ordered a digital camera last night. And I thought, hey, I should get back in to blogging because then I'll at least have a use for the camera!
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💬 5 comments

  1. tinypliny ·

    Welcome back! Wow. I have been here two years now - exactly the amount of time you haven't been blogging. :)
  2. jason ·

    Wooow. I remember talking to you at a PMT party, back at their old place. Congratulations on your marriage, and congratulations on your farm. It's great that you are in a position where everything's all good. My brother Josh is really getting into the organic thing.
  3. paul ·

    Congratulations! How did you guys meet?
  4. joshua ·

    My God a lack of running water? You are a true believer and really did go back to the earth! I'm impressed with your new endeavor... good luck!
  5. libertad ·

    I'm glad you have found something you enjoy. Hopefully before you know it you will have your own little farm house complete with hot water! Congrats on the marriage. Show us pics!

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