A Year Goes By Fast!
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Life Dream on 08. Dec, 2008 | 12 Comments
A year goes by fast! In other words, I can’t believe that it has almost been a year since we started this epic journey!
About a year ago, Cameron and I were kissing our mothers good-bye, loading our trailer full of our stuff, and moving across the country in the middle of winter.
And suddenly I’m now [...]
I’m Not Ready for Winter
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Outdoors on 24. Nov, 2008 | 12 Comments
I’m not ready for winter.
We recently woke up to our first real snowfall, which meant we had to blow our football-field length driveway.
I was all excited about it at first, it being the first snowfall and all.
“Ooh! Let’s blow the driveway! It’ll be fun! I’m so excited!”
As soon as I watched Cameron struggle to push [...]
Winter Outside, Spring Inside
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Outdoors on 20. Nov, 2008 | 7 Comments
Our woodstove is working like a charm. It’s -4 celcius outside. With the wind-chill it’s -9c, and we are a toasty 21c inside our house, which we heat with wood heat only.
Although outside I can still see vestiges of the recent dusting of snow, it feels like spring from where I’m sitting.
It’s a far cry [...]
Goodbye, Trusty Brown Down
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Life Dream, Personal on 04. Nov, 2008 | 10 Comments
Yesterday, our home was coated with snow, and I thought I might have to buy a new winter coat because of the cold.
Thankfully, the snow melted, and once again my crazy blue vintage sweater should suffice for warmth.
“When the weather turns cold, couldn’t you just wear last year’s winter parka, Laura-Jane?” you ask.
“No, no, [...]
First Snow of the Season: Winter is on its Way
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in House, Outdoors on 03. Nov, 2008 | 7 Comments
It’s quite humbling to think that a week ago our house didn’t have a source of heat, and already now the first snow has arrived.
We expect it to warm up again over the next few days, but still… Waking up to snow made me step back and think, “Winter is nearly here.”
In all honesty, though, [...]