Reflections on the first month

I've finally started to sink into the rhythm of farm life. There are days when I get up and the thought of all the chores I have to do makes me want to stay in bed. But, of course, that's not an option. However, once I get out with the animals or get out in the field, I remember how great life on a farm is. I get to be outside all the time, I get to grow food that will nourish the community, and I get to hang out with cool people all the time. I'm also in one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. It's hard to believe, but I feel like I might want to stay here for the long haul. I guess we'll see, though.

Life up here is just cool in general, too. Becca and I went out to a local creamery the other day to help them out (the woman had just had surgery). We helped her package the cheese and she paid us in cheese. It was awesome. They also have a pond on their property, so Becca and I took a quick dip in the scummy water. Then we walked down to the general store and had awesome root beer.

A few days later, I had the best 4th of July I've had in a while. Janet's parents had us over for a barbecue full of deliciousness. From their house, you can see the ocean and the mountains across the water. Then, we took a two minute walk down to the beach to watch an amazing fireworks show ($10,000 worth of goods). Afterwords, we walked along the beach looking at phosphorescence in the water (glowing sparkly things). We all crashed in Janet's parents' backyard for the night.

There are just so many cool aspects of living around here.