Day 21

I was so close to saying, "whatever" about blogging today. I spent the whole day, looking for a job, came home exhausted, and then had this huge discussion with my parents about my future. Tomorrow, my mom and I are going to try and find someone to diagnose me. -_-   i...cant...wait..... <----- yes, sarcasm. On the plus side, I held baby ferrets, and a bunny. I also bought two coconuts. Yayz.

Day 20

Board Game Night was very fun, as usual. There were only four other people. I originally thought that less people meant less fun, but I was wrong. I was more fun, because we got to know each other better that way. 

Today was a lazy day. I took the dog to the playground. Good news: even though the playground does not have a pull up bar, it does have a bar that I can use for assisted pull-ups. Better than I thought, right?

Day 19

I figured out why everyone insists that you stretch before doing handstands. I am so sore today. My shoulders, legs, and back are sore. I also found a couple new bruises. Lesson learned stretch everyday. Get limber and strong. The good news is that I am getting closer to being able to balance on my hands, and kicking my feet high enough to become inverted. Once I am strong enough to hold my body-weight, I will be able to stay upside down longer. I am taking a break from handstands today (maybe) because of my soreness. I don't want to push my self too far, and get injured.

Day 18

I am so exhausted! I just took the dog on a really long walk. She seemed to be done, so I brought her back.  As we are nearing our house, all of her energy returns. How does she do that?! I am flabbergasted.

I have a few small leads on jobs, but I am still secretly hoping to get the job at Subway, where I worked before. I know it is not ideal, but it is comfortable, and I really don't care about the money or the hours. At this point, all I care about is that I earn enough money to pay my bill, and get my parents off of my back. If I get a few extra bucks for bison, well, that would be even better. I don't care about the money, because I know that financial aid is supposed to pay for this next semester, and the rest of my schooling. It may not pay for my second degree in teaching, but it should carry me through my first BA.


1. eggs, various veggies....
2. I did NOT get bitten by a snake today
3. I took the dog on a long walk
4. I lifted a rock, and threw it around the yard
5. Not today
6. I slept well
7. Handstands
8. Yes
9. Well, I don't know if trying and failing to do handstands, and somersaults count as stupid. It did hurt though
10. Yes I did.

Day 17

Getting a bit repetitive with the posts. Who cares? I had a great day yesterday. It was threatened by the fact that my check has not arrived yet. I really wanted to buy elk. Oh well. Because of that, I was tempted to not go to the farmer's market, and just stay home and pout all day. At the last minute I figured that I could either be miserable at home, or go outside and be miserable. I decided on the latter. I biked up to downtown, feeling very sorry for myself.

The first bit of good news was that "Worthy Wednesdays" was back, so I got my weekly two bags of popcorn. After that, I wandered through the farmer's market, grabbing samples along the way. Nothing like fresh fruit to cheer you up. I was still feeling melancholy when I arrived at my favorite stall. Cada Dia Cheese, is fast becoming a real interest of mine. While the farmer's market only lasts a few more weeks, the production of milk lasts until November, and Pat makes cheese all year round. It is really too bad that his farm is all the way in Prineville, or I would go there and help out with the cows!

As I always do, I stayed to the side so as to not interfere with his business, and talked to him when he had time. He genuinely seems to like having me around, and he has a great personality. After a few minutes of me standing there and occasionally advertising some of the cheese for him, he asked if I wanted to go behind the counter and help him sell. hmmm....DUH! So, I washed my hands and got to work. It was difficult because it was so busy, and people expect me to know things that I am just learning myself. I had to think on my feet and learn on the job about the cheese and the customers.

I think I did relatively well, and I hope that I get offered to help again. Pat did criticize my work a bit after the farmer's market, but I had to remind him that I had never done it before, and everything was new to me.

I learned a lot about farmer's markets from working yesterday. I learned that venders often trade product with each other. They seem to have a good relationship with other venders. Without even meeting anyone else, I was accepted and teased just because I worked there. It was incredible. I would venture to guess that, with time, I would be really good at selling  cheese.

I also got offered an interpreting job, but I had to turn it down due to transportation. If I see that couple again, I will ask if they would be willing to drive me. That way, I could accept the job. I wouldn't ask for any money, just the opportunity to go to the farm with them.

I really love living here. If I didn't have my parents to worry about, I would think about moving here for good. I would have to get used to real seasons, and things closing early, etc., but I think it would be really healthy to live in a place like this.



1. Eggs and apple. Plus various foods through out the day
2. If we are talking about "bad" food, then yes, because I am fazing out the food in the cupboard. Otherwise, no poison.
3. I walked the dog. Not far, but we did go out.
4. I lifted myself. I am learning to do a handstand. I am so weak. OMG
5. With the dog....always :P
6. I slept very well
7. With the dog.
8. When I walked the dog
9. no trauma today :)
10. Sudoku

I have noticed that at least three or four things everyday involve the dog. I love that dog. :)

Day 16

So far my mood is good. I have the farmer's market today, and my mom has yet to criticize me or put me down. I am going to go on a walk, and I got to sleep with my wool blanket because of the cold last night. :) I am finding that two eggs in the morning with a banana is not enough fuel. Perhaps I should buy some sausage and put that in there?

I have decided that as part of my Paleo-transformation, and to keep me inspired to post here, I will write how I fulfilled all ten laws everyday... or how I plan to.

1. eggs (animal) and banana (plants)
2. no more ramen to eat, and I am trying to avoid poisonous feelings too.
3. Walking to the farmer's market today (45 mins. each way)
4. Push ups. Once I have the extra money, I will buy a pull up bar.
5. I will probably do that when I walk the dog.
6. I slept from 2100 last night, until 0700 today
7. With the dog? OK. On the playground? Sure
8. I will be getting sunlight on my way to the farmer's market
9.  Avoiding anything is hard to do, but for now, money. I will not spend all of my money today.
10. Sudoku here I come.

Day 15

Aaaaannnndd.....mood crash. This has gotten really old. I was doing fine until my mom decided to yell at me and tell me that I am not trying hard enough to find a job. I actually applied at three places today. I also followed up with Subway. Still waiting on that one. Grrr. At this point, I don't even care if they hire me. I just want her to give me an answer. Anyway, I thought that my parents had agreed not to pressure me anymore, because of my stress levels, but I guess only my Dad agreed to that. My mom said that he was fed up too, but I don't believe it. :/ I hope not. I thought he was on my side. Anywho, the good news is that my mom is starting the Paleo diet as well, so our eating choices should start to align soon. She bought a bunch of non paleo food a couple of days ago, because she thought I would want it. Ooops. Now that we are on the same page, hopefully that won't happen anymore. Also, I finally got the check from Walter, so that won't be keeping me up at night. I haven't gotten it out of the mail yet (been lazy, I guess). I'm afraid to. It might have less than I expect. Oh, well. I hope that tomorrow is better. I get to cash my check, and go to the farmer's market. Plus I am going to wash my linens, so fresh sheets!