Back to the basics

I am a recovering social media addict. There, I said it.

I was involved with network marketing (maybe I still am, who knows...) So I tried to convince myself that what I was doing was necessary and profitable for my work.

Only trouble is the scrolling, scrolling, scrolling wasn't benefiting anyone.

It's so easy to get caught up with the notifications, "likes" and comments. I'm not even going to pretend I understand the science behind it. For me, it was seeking the approval of others, jumping on for five minutes that somehow turned into an hour, only to be left with unfinished projects all through my house.

My brain felt scattered, my anxiety levels were higher, and I had trouble refocusing my brain when I would get back offline.

I know what you're thinking. So she left Fbook to start a blog? Isn't this social media too?

Here's the thing: I'm not swearing off Fbook forever. But right now, I can't go back.

I'm finally rediscovering the love I had for working the land with my husband. I lost a piece of myself five years ago, and I just feel like I'm getting it back. I'm learning skills I never thought I had time to learn, and this blog is my platform for sharing those skills and projects.

I'm here to start from scratch, find my "people" and learn and grow as a wife and mother. I want to teach my kids the skills they need to survive in this crazy world, so it's time to get back to the basics.

I'm definitely no expert at this whole "blog" thing, but I'm excited to take this step! Here's to a new adventure!