Hi there. Thank you to those faithful readers who read each of my posts and are patient with my inconsistency. As things settle and I have the resources I need to make this blog more what I dream it to be (which is steadily happening), there will be more consistency. So stay tuned because one day you will be able to say, "I read the pot stirrer before it was a sensation and when it was all raw and new and imperfect!" Ok, ok?! Thank you.
So, I've made a goal. Just now. It involves my health and the environment. I just joined the 30x30 challenge (see link http://www.davidsuzuki.org/blogs/queen-of-green/) which involves getting outside in nature for at least 30 min a day for 30 days. I basically already do this and beyond but I wanted to join it to support the idea, the association that is putting it on and as a reminder to myself of why it is so important. Anyways, this got me thinking. I've been on this journey of becoming a health and environment conscious person. I've learned a ton through my education and personal application about how to live healthy from what I eat, to what I use to wash my hair. I've been gathering huge chunks, complete sections and bits and pieces along the way. I've decided that it is time to combine them all into one complete package and really move forward with this new way of living in every way I can. I am going to start now. Officially. Ok? It's official. You can call me out, you can check up on me, you can read my blog for updates, ask me how it's going etc...
What is this challenge going to involve? Healing my body, for real. Going beyond where I have been so far and truly making those changes that haven't stuck yet. This will include my diet, lifestyle (sleeping habits, schedule, fitness, stress management), spirituality, discipline and priorities. It will include things like juicing, making my own bread, challenging myself to achieve my fitness goals, eating "meals" at regular times, going to bed early, getting up early, getting outside more, studying my scriptures daily, listening to good music, practicing gratitude and happiness, spending quality time, deep breathing etc...
The second part of this challenge will be the environmental/economical part. Both parts are interconnected but we will separate them for clarity's sake. This part will involve simplifying and further "greening" my life. I want to get to the point where 90 - 100% of all my cleaning and beauty supplies are simple, inexpensive and natural. No more store bought cleaners and shampoo's and conditioners. I'm already living this to some degree and have more in the past but I want to solidify it and make it a permanent part of my life. I want to waste less, compost and recycle and re-use more. I am going to grow a garden naturally. I am going to take part in a community based weekly veggie and fruit box and support local and organic farmers and businesses. I am going to reduce the amount of money we spend on groceries and eating out whilst at the same time eating and living more eco-friendly. I'm so excited! It will take time and I will make mistakes but it is going to happen. The more we get settled in life the better it will become. Especially once we have our own house :) I will share updates, recipes, ideas, experiences and pictures with you as I go along. Stay tuned!
Lastly, I got a puppy! Friday May 10th my husband brought home the newest member of our family. A pure bred golden retriever from a reputable breeder in Manitoba. He is beautiful and we love him. We named him Bentley. He is about 10 weeks old. I seriously can't stop looking at him. He is whipping us into shape and learning fast. He is so smart and happy and well behaved (for a puppy). I adore him. Good practice for having a kid for sure! I'm so glad I got him first. It's teaching me a lot and changing me already. Life is beautiful!
Mrs. Evans
