I can't get enough of this song right now! Give it a listen.

The end of summer is almost here - it went so fast. Doesn't it always? I'd be lying if I denied looking forward to autumn though. That season has a special place in my heart. The cool, crisp air and rich colors of the changing leaves.. Plus I have an excuse to do more cooking of soups and pies.

I haven't been on here a lot lately. Maybe it's because I've been spending a lot of time planning for a huge event in my life: creating a home. No, I'm not going to buy a conventional house and spend the rest of my life paying for it. I'd rather travel so I can meet people like you . There's another way - this way works with nature, not against it. This way allows you personal freedom so you aren't tied to a mortgage. Build your own! It's completely realistic to build your own natural, safe home in an affordable way.
Check out this amazing site and blog on Earthbag building
I've found so many amazing blogs of people who have built their own earthbag homes, or are in the process.

A few years ago I posted a blog on here mentioning I wanted to build a cob house. Cob is great, but earthbag is much faster to build, uses the same materials, and looks the same when plastered. So far we have cleared a site on our 12 acre wooded property, laid a driveway, and excavated a huge pit for the 5000 gallon rain cistern we bought. We want to start building right away, but it can be really expensive at first since we are paying as we go and don't have a loan. Wish us luck as we continue to save and build the home of our dreams! I'll keep you updated with photos. I'll post photos of our cleared lot soon.

Here are some photos of earthbag homes others have created.

My hood popped up and shattered the windshield on the way to work today.

I need a new car with really good gas mileage - any suggestions?

Oh yeah and it has to be affordable cause I'm broke.

Blastoff was a great time this weekend! So many amazing musicians. I still can't believe I saw Ott, Phutureprimitive, Tipper, and other artists play in Ohio.
The fire spinners and performers blew my mind.

Now I'm home and it's time for lentil tacos and oatmeal raisin cookies.

P.S. I shot a new set! woo hoo

guess who's shooting a set soon?



i've been looking through my old sets, revisiting my past selves. i found this photo moving - one of my favorite photographs of myself. from the set pearl in 2009:


oh, and did i forget to mention i have (real) boobs now?
yeah, that'll blow your mind. opaque with boobs. hah.

I've been busy eating salad from the garden

and getting in shape so I can shoot a new set for all of you

The past few days have been sunny and warm, summer is just around the corner. I'm really excited to spend more time with friends this summer. My good friend has been in France for the past year and is coming home.

This is my brother's new car, I'm a bit jealous about it. Also a little mad he spent so much money and didn't get a hybrid or something -

I'm really proud of him. He is the owner of Legion Gaming and has created a war-based strategy board game called The Conflict. It is supposed to be ready to ship this summer, so exciting. He also hosts an online game, Helbreath.
Funny, he did a lot better for himself after dropping out of college and quitting his day-job.

So keep your eyes out for that set..
and I'm open to suggestions!

Spring <3

Nothing like waking up to a morning rain storm.

In case anyone has been wondering, YES, I'm still alive!

I've been sort of a hobbit lately, but I'm finished with college now and ready to move into the next stage of my life. Job outlook so far here = terrible. We'll see what happens, maybe a move out west in the next couple of years.

I haven't been going out a lot lately since I moved from Columbus - I miss everyone there a LOT.
I plan to be there a lot more this summer and can't wait to see everyone again. Sunshine, Alissa, everyone: I'm sure you've all been having a blast, hope to see you soon.

I'm planting the biggest garden yet this year and I'm pretty excited about that. Last night I planted snow peas, snap peas, purple carrots, and salad greens. I have tomato, pepper, lettuce, and eggplant seeds started indoors and will plant them in a month or so along with stir fry greens, herbs, and flowers.

Hope everyone is well, truly have missed all my SG friends <3

i got beer, wine, and a couple astronomy books for my birthday

oh and a weird cat figurine

total win.