Changes

Notice anything different?


I'm a bit restless in the sense that I don't like things to look the same for too long. I am constantly changing my house around, cutting my own hair (!!), and now this blog. I've changed the look, and I've also decided to change the theme.. as you'll see above in my description, our blog (mine, Tim and Elijah's) is going to be about general things that I happen to be thinking about, or things that are going on in our lives (particularly for those people who are living far too far away and so are unable to follow closely along).


Anywho, I've also decided to make another - rather large - change, and this one you'll have to help me with. I am no longer a lazy sod (and I would appreciate if those negative ninnies could refrain from saying 'yeah right' about now). I've been lazy for about as long as I can remember... I'm really sick of spending all of my time on the computer, or watching television. I'm a homemaker. That is my job, and the description of a homemaker is not 'one who sits on their arse doing nothing all day, but occasionally hangs out the washing'. In fact, the actual description of a homemaker is: 

Homemaker

A lazy woman who sits around the house all day, often under the illusion that their job is just as hard as a mans, and that they deserve to be paid for it. Of course, they fail to take into account the fact that most women waste half of the money their man makes on crap they don't need like about 20 pairs of shoes and other unnecessary garbage. Also, when asked what their job is, many women will say "I'm a homemaker!", when in reality they are unemployed. Brad's mom is unemployed and stays at home all day sitting on her ass. She is a homemaker.

Oh wait, that's the chauvinist Urban Dictionary version (and, scarily, quite accurately describes Lazy Holly).


Here's the aspirational version:


A homemaker handles household responsibilities as his or her main daily activity. Common tasks include cleaning, cooking, and looking after children.

One of our dreams (mine and Tim's) is to own a house in the country and be at least somewhat self sufficient. We will own pigs and chickens and a cow and sheep. We will grow vegetables, and fruit. We will make our own bread and dry our own herbs. For this kind of life, you cannot be lazy. 


I don't want Elijah (and future children) to grow up sitting in front of the T.V. Kids should be out climbing trees and finding curious things in nature. And since we, as parents, are the primary models for our children, it has to start here at home. In this house. With me. 


Today: Cosmetics - dishes, washing, floors etc etc.
Wish me luck!