What a busy time it has been since I last posted here. We have been working on our beautiful little property and every night I go to bed exhausted from the days work. In saying that, I wouldn’t change it for a thing.
There is honestly nothing greater than gardening, in my opinion. Something about the earth between your fingers, the sweat on your forehead and the heat from the sun, it’s addictive. I have been busy planting my vegetable garden (not yet completed) to try and be as self-sustaining as possible. I cannot express the joy I get from seeing a seedling emerge or noticing your first vegetable sprouting. If I could encourage one thing, it would be to grow your own food. Even if it’s just a few herbs in pots on your kitchen window, there is just something so unexplainable about how it makes you feel. In touch with Mother Nature perhaps? I’m not sure, but it is euphoric. So, at the moment, I am growing Cucumbers, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Pumpkins, Butternut, Capsicums, Chilli’s, Beetroot, Red Onions, Celery and a mixture of herbs that I use the most. I know no one asked (or probably cares) but I just love it.
Besides my food gardening, I have also been planting a mixture of trees, bushes and succulents to really fill up the property. We want lots of trees for privacy and when’s the best time to plant a tree? 5 years ago, when’s the second best time? Right now.
Whilst I have been doing that, my incredible husband has been busy building our retaining walls. His workmanship is perfection and, even though it can sometimes drive me insane his perfectionism, he has really done the best job. I honestly count my blessings to have a man that can build things. Men and women out there, learn a life skill such as building things or growing things. You will be forever thankful that you did.
With all this being said, we have definitely taken our time to enjoy ourselves. Shane has been able to go surfing most mornings, we have spent many hours just sitting outside talking about our future plans and we have rested when we felt we needed too.
I have always questioned this “busyness equals successfulness”. Are we so busy being busy that we forget to actually enjoy life? We are so conditioned to be constantly busy, as if that is a measure of a well-lived life. But life is so short, every moment not a guarantee but a gift. When did we lose sight of the important things? Like spending time in the mornings to watch the sunrise or read a book. Or to have that afternoon nap, or spend a few hours in the afternoon with your family instead of always trying to be the last one in the office.
This year, besides taking on this new business venture, I want to spend more time enjoying life. Not on my phone or only on weekends, but every single day.
And with that said, it is time for me to go and water my gardens.