What better time to reflect than when sitting in an airport - the ultimate space of transition.
April
I arrived in Alaska nearly 6 months ago along with 2 large duffel bags, a backpack, and a purse. I now head to Kauai carrying all my belongings on my back.
May
I came to Alaska with the support and love of all my family. I head along on my journey without one of my pillars, without my dad in my life. Oh how much that hurts me.
June
I went to Alaska with a dream that I may someday have a farm of my own. I leave with land waiting for me in Minnesota, and with the business license to Muddy Feet Farm.
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July
I came to Alaska with habits of washing with shampoo. I now leave using baking soda and essential oils to wash.
August
I arrived in Alaska as a picky meat eater, only eating local grass fed or free range animals. After watching a chicken slaughter, I leave as a gametarian, choosing to eat only wild animals.
September
I arrived in Alaska without knowing anyone, and without much expectation. I leave having seen the northern lights dancing in the sky, absolutely amazing new friends, a tattoo, the support of a new family (the calypso fam), the confidence to farm on my own, a harmonica, cooking and crafting skills, the greatest experience of my life thus far, and so much more.
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| To Life and Not To Death |
Dad,
Thank you for making me who I am. Adventurous, a great packer, loving, creative, a bit stubborn, honest, and grateful for all that I have- only to name a few.
It's painful to know that I can't share my adventures with you. I hate that you are gone. Yet through it all I know you are always with me and I will always live to make you proud.
PS- I packed so well, you'd hardly believe it!
My adventure to become a farmer continues... Version Kauai.0
BE true to yourself.
LOVE all life.
GROW the change you want to see.
