One day while we were in Seattle, we decided to have a free day. Our goal was to spend the least amount of money possible. We started out by mapping some good spots to dumpster dive at. First stop-a bread bakery. Its funny how we ended up exactly where we needed to be, even though I dont know all the streets in Seattle. Sometimes I would just turn down a street and run right into the place we wanted to go. That happened at the bread dumpster. "Oh, there it is!" Three huge dumpster were filled with day old bread. Dont ask me why they dont make less bread, or donate the edible leftovers. I have no idea. We filled up the front seat with rosemary ciabatta, olive bread, sliced whole grain etc. Next we encountered the Fremont market and decided to browse. Little did we know that the end of the market was where the chocolate factory dumpster was. The dumpsters were locked , but we did go inside and enjoy some free samples. We bought some soup for lunch. Next we went to a recommended supermarket dumpter and got some broccoli and cauliflower that we cooked up that night with some friends.
It was a lovely free day.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
holy roller
I've been needing a nickname and one appeared for me today. The holy roller. It can be my kitchen nickname. It was given to me by a fellow kitchen worker here at the Bullock Permaculture farm. She is an intern here, and I am only here for a week or 2 or 3. We made a greek feast. I worked with M rolling the falafel. Apparently I am a good falafel roller. I like the name also because it could have a double meaning... it could also be my roller skating name! I love skating.
I feel a little better about being here today because I have been working in the kitchen, I finally met some of the bullock boys, I got some laundry done, sent a bunch of emails about future jobs, and I ventured into the town of eastsound and got an organic mocha. Oh and knowing that there arent bears here is good too; I got a full nights sleep.
I feel a little better about being here today because I have been working in the kitchen, I finally met some of the bullock boys, I got some laundry done, sent a bunch of emails about future jobs, and I ventured into the town of eastsound and got an organic mocha. Oh and knowing that there arent bears here is good too; I got a full nights sleep.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
beaches and waterfalls and bears o my
We ventured from the portland beaches to the waterfalls in the columbia gorge for a night of camping with our friend Kosuke. We went in to town for a greasy dinner with a marshmallow malt dessert. The tourist attraction out there is Multnomah falls... everyone goes there. It was crowded and we became a spectacle when we found the thimble berries. Thimbleberries are my favorite, so of course I had to eat them. Of course I had to climb up the side of the railing to get to some, even in a dress. Then Ama joined in. Then people started to look and wonder what we were doing.
After the falls, we headed north towards Orcas Island. Little did I know it would take ALL day to get to our destination, the Bullock Permaculture Homestead. I knew we needed to take a ferry. I didnt know it would cost 40$!
More surprises ensued the next few days.
but
the ferry ride was cool
and the islands are beautiful
The biggest surprise of all came last night when I was awoken by sticks cracking underneath very big sounding feet. I thought it was a bear. it was right outside my tent. It sounded huge and close. Then I heard another one on the other side of my tent. I listened for awhile, then I started asking if anyone was awake. over and over and over. I didnt know what to do. Finally I woke up Ama and talked to her about the situation. She made the finally decision. Yes, we should go sleep in the car.
The next morning our tent looked unharmed, our legs were numb and I found out that there are no bears on the island.
If it wasnt a bear it must have been Big foot.
After the falls, we headed north towards Orcas Island. Little did I know it would take ALL day to get to our destination, the Bullock Permaculture Homestead. I knew we needed to take a ferry. I didnt know it would cost 40$!
More surprises ensued the next few days.
but
the ferry ride was cool
and the islands are beautiful
The biggest surprise of all came last night when I was awoken by sticks cracking underneath very big sounding feet. I thought it was a bear. it was right outside my tent. It sounded huge and close. Then I heard another one on the other side of my tent. I listened for awhile, then I started asking if anyone was awake. over and over and over. I didnt know what to do. Finally I woke up Ama and talked to her about the situation. She made the finally decision. Yes, we should go sleep in the car.
The next morning our tent looked unharmed, our legs were numb and I found out that there are no bears on the island.
If it wasnt a bear it must have been Big foot.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
a hidden treasure
Ama and I are staying in Portland, pet sitting for a friend. In the last few days we have made pirate treasure maps, shopped at S.C.R.A.P., visited the Saturday market, picked 14 lbs of beautiful bluberries, and sat on an island beach. This almost sounds like a daydream.
This beach I found today, is one that I almost hesitate to share. It was like our own little private haven in the middle of a city. Actually, it was. It was just me, Ama, sailboats, sand, water and the clouds. I sat in the shade with my book, while she built a 2ft high castle.
Maybe if you are lucky, I will take you sometime...
This beach I found today, is one that I almost hesitate to share. It was like our own little private haven in the middle of a city. Actually, it was. It was just me, Ama, sailboats, sand, water and the clouds. I sat in the shade with my book, while she built a 2ft high castle.
Maybe if you are lucky, I will take you sometime...
Sunday, July 12, 2009
always a reason
There is a reason why I haven't written anything in awhile. I think. I think it's a good reason, or maybe its just an excuse.
I have not been in the mood to write silly things about LV. I guess I could have written about permaculture then... but I just chose not to write at all.
I have been in survival mode; barely getting by; attending to important, urgent matters and of course saving time for escaping from reality by watching movies, reading books or picking berries.
I prefer a little more security in my world than I have right now. I was asked to leave LV because of my "disrespectful, destructive" 6 year old girl. This is essentially a big slap in the face to my parenting as well. Being told to leave for me, meant that I was soon to be a homeless, jobless, single parent.
Luckily, it also meant a chance at new opportunities. I was not quite ready to leave, but it was a nudge ( or a big fat push off of a mountain) in the direction to better things. This is what I am still hoping anyway. I am fine right now. I know I'll be fine for the next few weeks, I have places to stay. I would like something more permanent though. I know that there is no security in this world, anything can change at any moment, and, I choose to have a stable home base. I am waiting to see exactly where that will be. I am doing my best to be patient and still believe that everything happens for a reason and that everything will be fine. It always works out. Everything always works out perfectly.
The problem is the solution... right? (have to throw in a permie statement)
So
Now I am going to need a real name for this blog. I want a cool gimmicky name. Any ideas?
and
what will it be about? just whatever I am doing? what do i do anyway?
maybe thats the gimmick
'proof that I do something'
or
'northwest of normal'
'who are the people in my neighborhood'
'socially permie'
we'll see how I feel about any of these tomorrow
I have not been in the mood to write silly things about LV. I guess I could have written about permaculture then... but I just chose not to write at all.
I have been in survival mode; barely getting by; attending to important, urgent matters and of course saving time for escaping from reality by watching movies, reading books or picking berries.
I prefer a little more security in my world than I have right now. I was asked to leave LV because of my "disrespectful, destructive" 6 year old girl. This is essentially a big slap in the face to my parenting as well. Being told to leave for me, meant that I was soon to be a homeless, jobless, single parent.
Luckily, it also meant a chance at new opportunities. I was not quite ready to leave, but it was a nudge ( or a big fat push off of a mountain) in the direction to better things. This is what I am still hoping anyway. I am fine right now. I know I'll be fine for the next few weeks, I have places to stay. I would like something more permanent though. I know that there is no security in this world, anything can change at any moment, and, I choose to have a stable home base. I am waiting to see exactly where that will be. I am doing my best to be patient and still believe that everything happens for a reason and that everything will be fine. It always works out. Everything always works out perfectly.
The problem is the solution... right? (have to throw in a permie statement)
So
Now I am going to need a real name for this blog. I want a cool gimmicky name. Any ideas?
and
what will it be about? just whatever I am doing? what do i do anyway?
maybe thats the gimmick
'proof that I do something'
or
'northwest of normal'
'who are the people in my neighborhood'
'socially permie'
we'll see how I feel about any of these tomorrow
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