Sunday, June 19, 2011
pause
sorry there have been no posts. everyone reaches this point in blogging it seems. things have honestly been crazy since coming back from mexico (you can check out the photos on flickr linked to the right). we had a wonderful trip, but life was waiting for us when we got back. some big changes for us in the works. we will be back soon. until then, peace!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
One Year!!
This post has been scheduled in advanced because Guthrie and I are vacationing in the Yucatan Peninsula right now. We have not taken a vacation together that has lasted longer than 5 days, we have not been out of the country together, and we have only been on a vacation that didn't involve a car once. We are super pumped. After working very hard in Atlanta and over the past year, we need to some time to relax and rejuvenate--and swim in the ocean :)
What we've learned:
Small changes add up to a lot. Our lifestyle has changed a lot since our first couple months of living together in St. Paul. Atlanta felt like a set back, and now, here in Minneapolis, we have been able to make conscious decisions with lasting impact. We have definitely learned that working towards sustainability takes time (duh!) and patience. My favorite project has been our worms (video here). We keep chugging along, we will create a very earth- and community-centered way of life that we can pass down through a future generation.
What's next:
We are going to continue to document our efforts. It's a helpful resource for us when we need to recycle something we don't normal do or when we need to remember the name of a certain business. We are definitely in a transition time right now. We are both making big career moves--Guthrie is changing directions and I am looking for my first ESL teaching position. We are taking big leaps into adulthood and have even taking a Homebuyer Workshop (HUD Approved) through PRG.org. After completing the workshop, we can schedule an appointment for free homeownership counseling. They will help us set realistic goals that will put us on track for buying a home (hopefully!) in the next two years. With a home, Guthrie and I are not only making a commitment to be community members, but we also have more autonomy in making more sustainable decisions for our household. We are very excited and will also keep you posted with updates related to that topic. I also want to expand the topics of our posts and share yummy meals that we make as we attempt to utilize all of our veggies from our CSA. Guthrie and I also hope to expand our bicycle knowledge and try to cut down on plastics. I hope to continue to knit (as I am going to be an auntie and knitting baby things are so fun and cute!) and also hope to sample more homebrew from Guthrie. As we head off to new careers, we would also like to find ways to introduce more green/sustainable ideas into the workplace. Lots of goals--we are excited for our second year in Minneapolis together.
Peace!
PS: Did I mention that we are on the beach right now? 8-)
What we've learned:
Small changes add up to a lot. Our lifestyle has changed a lot since our first couple months of living together in St. Paul. Atlanta felt like a set back, and now, here in Minneapolis, we have been able to make conscious decisions with lasting impact. We have definitely learned that working towards sustainability takes time (duh!) and patience. My favorite project has been our worms (video here). We keep chugging along, we will create a very earth- and community-centered way of life that we can pass down through a future generation.
What's next:
We are going to continue to document our efforts. It's a helpful resource for us when we need to recycle something we don't normal do or when we need to remember the name of a certain business. We are definitely in a transition time right now. We are both making big career moves--Guthrie is changing directions and I am looking for my first ESL teaching position. We are taking big leaps into adulthood and have even taking a Homebuyer Workshop (HUD Approved) through PRG.org. After completing the workshop, we can schedule an appointment for free homeownership counseling. They will help us set realistic goals that will put us on track for buying a home (hopefully!) in the next two years. With a home, Guthrie and I are not only making a commitment to be community members, but we also have more autonomy in making more sustainable decisions for our household. We are very excited and will also keep you posted with updates related to that topic. I also want to expand the topics of our posts and share yummy meals that we make as we attempt to utilize all of our veggies from our CSA. Guthrie and I also hope to expand our bicycle knowledge and try to cut down on plastics. I hope to continue to knit (as I am going to be an auntie and knitting baby things are so fun and cute!) and also hope to sample more homebrew from Guthrie. As we head off to new careers, we would also like to find ways to introduce more green/sustainable ideas into the workplace. Lots of goals--we are excited for our second year in Minneapolis together.
Peace!
PS: Did I mention that we are on the beach right now? 8-)
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