I got a new job (well, something in addition to the regular after school art program job that I have and adore). it is a very, very part time (once a week for 3 or 4 hours) and very, very temporary (until about late June) gig. it is one that I love though. one that gets me excited and fills my cup in many, many ways. I am essentially helping the kind folks who run this small farm at a nearby summer camp get things set up and ready for the summer. I am weeding and planting and making beds. I am talking to the turkey and hauling wheelbarrow loads of mulch and compost. it is time I can spend doing what I love and getting lost in my own thoughts or in the meditative motions of farm work. also- in addition to the very little paycheck I'll get from it, I also get paid in things like strawberries and snap peas, all the greens I can eat, and sweet time with the farm dog, London.
no way could I turn this one down.
Sounds like a wonderful job and who knows? Maybe it will turn into something more in the future.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
thanks, Tracey~ I feel like it is such a nice compliment to the after school art program job, and I certainly wouldn't mind if it became a regular summer gig.
Deleteyou too!
Sounds wonderful to have a little job in the great outdoors this time of year idyllic.
ReplyDeletemy thoughts exactly~
DeleteStellar opportunity. I like the barter/tradeoff payment style. Congratulations to you.
ReplyDeleteI'm, a big fan of trades and barters. wish it was a more common system in our culture in general!
Deletethank you!
I can see why! What a wonderful opportunity!It sounds just perfect for you.
ReplyDeleteI think it really is!
DeleteEpic! I want to be paid in strawberries. :)
ReplyDeletesuch a good form of payment, yes!
DeleteLovely. I adore those colorful bird houses.
ReplyDeleteme too! there are so many beautiful little bluebird boxes and I watch the birds going in and out...... very sweet.
DeleteLooks like a cool place and since you know it is only for a short time, you can appreciate it all the more.
ReplyDeleteexactly. no doubt the novelty is a heavy contributing factor to it's appeal ;)
Deleteokay, so this is what you were talking about. how fun! and it's so close to home.
ReplyDeleteyes! it takes me about ten minutes to get there and 3-4 hour chunks of time working is the perfect amount to keep it feeling fun and not very much like work at all :)
DeleteI am happy that a new opportunity has shown itself. Have fun!
ReplyDeletethanks, Karen! I am! this morning I got to bring home loads of greens and a basket of snap peas!
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