I randomly bought a farm once. Never mind that I was a full stop city girl who had not only never set foot on a farm but who had never so much as knew anyone who had, save for my mom who began this same journey later in life. The totality of my farm experience had been quite literally what I’d seen on television. Now that I think about it, I don’t recall it appearing either fun nor easy so it begs the question, “what was I thinking”? I would subsequently ask myself that same question repeatedly over the following 6 years.
Yep, that’s me to a capital T. My life has been a series of random events that either happened to me or I had blindly cannonballed into. But, I cannot say that it hasn’t held interest, adventure, calamity and a fair bit of hilarity, along the way.
I learned A LOT.
I learned about true community. Making Due With A Cup Full Of Kindness
I discovered that I’m Cinderella, establishing a deep connection with a wide variety of animals and the willingness of all creatures to Express and accept love. The Weird Things I Do.
I discovered hard work on a whole new level and you can never predict what may happen next. Call Me Home Jesus!
I learned about the cycle of life, it’s beauty, tragedy, hilarity and…grossness.
I learned new skills and that you can always find a supporter for your crazy ideas. The Garden
I learned that the fall in ” The pride goeth before the fall”, is really quite painful. The Horse Came Back Alone
And I learned a lot about myself. I learned that I am adaptable, teachable, stronger than I imagined, changable, breakable yet resilient and able to bear much with the grace to embrace life in the moment. I have learned the value of a hard days work, the satisfaction of what you build with your own hands and the peace of rest that’s earned.
For Cee’s B&W photo challenge, Things Found On A Farm.
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How cool that you did this! I’m sure it is one of those things that are worthwhile in hindsight but at the time are hard!
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That is very true! It was often difficult, hard work and fret over the animals yet, it’s a part of my crazy life, journey and my story that I wouldn’t change for anything. 🤗
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[…] Found On The Farm Revisiting my adventure as an ill equipped city girl gone horse Rancher, what I learned about myself through hard work, misadventure and the hilarity of it all. Experience it with me through stories and Photography. […]
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So the new sitcom “Bless this Mess” is a macro view of your decision making skills?
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Haha I had to Google it. Apparently so! Furthermore, John Denver must’ve been “Rocky Mountsin HIGH” when he sang “life on the farm is kinda laid back.” Lol
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What a clever post. Great job!
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Thank you so much, Wendy💕
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Sounds like you learned your lessons well. Isn’t that what life should be?
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Absolutely, Pete. 😊
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#Thoseboots
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IKR? Those are the ones I refuse to wear because I love them so much and couldn’t bear to get dirty! Lol plus, I would’ve NEVER bought a $500 pair of boots for myself…..for exactly that same reason! Haha
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Love this. As a city girl transplanted to a rural home, I relate with a smile. ☺️
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Thank you so much! I hope it enriches your life and lifes story as much as it had mine.😊💕
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It’s brilliant that you’re such a spontaneous lady, life is so much more interesting when you’re that way inclined. Beautiful photographs, I love the sunset
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Thank you so much! It was certainly an adventure and it enriched my life in many ways. 💕
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I but it did, you must be a very courageous lady
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Courageous or crazy…my fault is not knowing the difference, I fear. Haha 😊
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😂😂 you know how to live Laura, that’s not crazy, that’s honest and refreshing
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🤗 Loving that you get me!
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I think I get you because I get me, we’re similar 😂
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The pictures are really nice, great post.
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Thank you so much, Ash!
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Laura what wonderful photos for farm you found for this week. Brilliant entry. 😀
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Thank you so much, Cee! I know I haven’t participated in a long while but having owned a farm and being a fan of B&W, the challenge was definately in my wheelhouse this week. Lol
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