When I started this blog. I thought
I was going to use it as a means to start a small business in Community
Supported Agriculture. As time went on I realized that as much as I wanted to
become a CSA Farmer, it just wasn't meant to be. I have moderate arthritis in
my hands and various other joints, making full time gardening
and committing to customers simply more of an obligation than I
could respectfully fulfill. However, I wasn't ready
to abandon the dream for Girasole Farm that I had envisioned, so like
all life's plans and dreams, I had to slightly alter Girasole Farm into a more
realistic lifestyle. In reality life is what happens here, real life.
There have been, on more than one occasion, times that
I don't know what to write about, or if writing would make any sense at all. Also, when I first started blogging, I would visit other blogs
and convince myself that my life was so mundane compared to others’.
Such beautiful homes, gardens, amazing photos,
overflowing creativeness and beautifully written words. Often times I just
felt inadequate, and discouraged.
I always try to remind myself why I
started to blog in the first place and that it doesn't matter what
others think, I am making a written journal for myself and my family.
If I have the opportunity to connect with friends, new and old, that is just an
added blessing. Maybe something I write will inspire someone, help them in some
way, or make them feel at home with me. Maybe I can help them to understand
that it's OK to be 'regular' in this dream filled, sometimes 'rose colored' world of blogging, because most days are just that'regular'.
Honestly, I wish I had more family and friends that blogged, so if your reading
this- get to starting that
blog- I'll even help you get started.
I want to look back at the years and remember life, life as it
really happened, including the good times, hard times, failures,
successes, sadness and happiness, all the things that make life memorable. I
want this for my children, and gran-children, and for all that care to
follow along.
In the end it doesn't matter that I am not an amazing writer, what
matters is that I wrote.
The Girasole Lady
Your blog is beautiful. I'm happy to get to know you. What an interesting life - not ordinary at all! Such a different perspective for me to enjoy - I'm from Long Island, NY and have never lived anywhere else except for two years in upstate NY for college. There I went to school surrounded by dairy farms and mountains and LOVED it, but when I am home, I am surrounded by beaches, and the big City. There were lots of farms here, too, but many gave way to housing. Now, more and more vineyards are popping up, as the climate is very conducive to growing grapes. Life changes, but it's all good. Happy to meet you! Linda
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