8.15.22 Monday
Woke up this morning to 51 degrees and slight fog. Slept well and have to admit, today was the first day I’ve felt super calm when I got up. I think it’s because things are finally starting to fall into place around the cabin and that enables me to get some kind of morning routine going. Kevin teases me because I’m so predictable in the morning….get up, make coffee, feed the dog and cat, let the dog out, grab my bible, daily reading, maybe catch up on the news, then start the day. I guess it’s kind of like how children like structure, that it makes them feel safe. My morning routine does that for me, I guess.
It feels so strange not getting ready for work every day. That has been a challenge for me. I have always been a list-maker and this move hasn’t changed that. I make a list each day of things I’d like to accomplish and cross them off when they get done. It’s just a different type of list than it used to be…The last couple of days have consisted of gassing up the generator, bringing in wood, and yesterday I even pumped water into the upstairs holding tank from the natural spring below the house. Today I repotted a plant and pulled out some more shelving in the cabin. We’ve been moving this excess shelving to what will soon become my “she-shed” or sewing/crafting room. Shelving is definitely handy but after today’s addition, no more!
Kevin calls every day. His phone doesn't work at the remote village, but Adam's does. I'm so grateful to hear from him. I know he worries about me. Part of me is insulted by that and the other part is proud. I know, it doesn't really make any sense, right? He's a good man. I'm grateful for him and the fact that he's willing to go on these crazy adventures for his company and send home money. I told him I feel like a kept woman. So where are my bon-bons? I don't even know what they are but I think kept women eat them. I'll have to do some research....haha!
This wilderness living is starting to grow on me. Heaven help Kevin if I start getting “bushy” (That's what they call people who prefer to live alone out in the boonies and start to neglect their personal hygiene) before he gets home for the winter! 😊