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the declutter project continues at the exile. i'm very pleased. fewer things makes life much simpler. i organized the china cabinet and actually put things like wine glasses in it instead of using it as a dumping ground. and i moved my computer chair to the basement because since living here i never use it. i always just sit down on the arm of the loveseat. things are going well and i think having fewer things makes it easier to keep tidy.

tonight we watched a documentary called no impact man. it was about a family who were committed to going completely off the grid and living in a way that makes no negative impact on the environment for one year. it was pretty cool, and i liked how balanced it was because his wife was super reluctant, but on board. she helped provide another voice in the discussion. i found it to be a very inspirational film. i think there are really simple things we can do but just don't. i really liked that for the six months that they were sans electricity they used beeswax candles for light. it made me want to do things like use candles in the evening. so right now i'm in the den that is lit by a candle and my computer. no need for electric light :)

i've been thinking a lot today, reflecting on the fact that things like living sustainably is a process. am i'm so glad and thankful that we don't have to suddenly wake up one day and be off the grid, but can make new decisions every day. i like that once we adjust to one step then we're ready to make another step. right now brendan and i are still struggling to not be wasteful, but i'm hoping that once we get the hang of that we can move on to low impact sources.

fireflies are so awesome, and i just don't think we see enough of them. they're too cool for school.

your love always seems to find me.