hey, hi, hello
Let’s be real here: I have absolutely no idea how to go about this whole blogging business. I’ve put it off for years for a lot of different reasons, but mainly, why the heck would anyone care what I (not the most talented writer or interesting person by any means) have to say? But things kind of hit the fan in my life here recently, so I thought what do I have to lose by going for it?
While I may seem outgoing on social media, I’m the complete opposite in real life. Introverted? Yes. Play by the rules? Yes. Overthink everything? Yes. Completely terrified of going out of my comfort zone? Yes, yes, and yes.
But, as cliché as it may sound, the very best things in my life happened when I ventured out of my own little bubble. I joined a sorority and made some of my very best friends. I moved across the world by myself to do a study abroad program. Don’t get me wrong, I cried the entire first week I was there because I was so homesick, but I made it and it was probably the single best experience of my life so far. I’ve met some of the very best people I’ve ever known during the times when I let my guard down for once. And I’ve been given some amazing opportunities when I’ve ignored the little voice in the back of my head telling me I couldn’t do it and jumped in headfirst.
So, this is me letting my guard down and going way, wayyy out of my comfort zone in the hopes of reaching one of my goals and sharing an honest look at my life. As a mid-twenty something woman trying to figure out what the heck her life is going to look like. As a brand spanking new small business owner still working on finding what works. As a daughter coming back to the family business. There’s a good chance that the only person who ever reads this is my best friend, but it’ll be worth putting myself out there if even one person stumbles across it and thinks to themselves, “Hey, I feel like that too, and I’m not alone.”
Greetings from Iowa . My great great grandfather started farming in the 1800’s and was one of the founding fathers of Colfax , Iowa. My still has the farm still. And a glad to come from a strong well rooted family as I do. Seeing you makes me think and feel at home and your smile brightens my each and everyday.
God bless you and you family and my you all be bless with safety, wealth and happy healthy lives.
Your friend from Iowa .
Bud
Hi Erin, I just recently (11/14/2020) stumbled upon your youtube channel as I was watching some videos about racoons and your video with roscoe came up and I watched it and thought wow! this is interesting let me see what her channel is all about. So I did and I was impressed with your lifestyle. Now mind you I’m not a farmer or nor do I actually know much about farming, but I know enough to have great respect for the work they do. I’m a disabled Marine Corps Veteran and also a Cuban American (both my parents are Cuban) so God and Liberty are tops in my upbringing. I love your T-shirts! and plan to buy one. I actually draw quite a lot and have designed some of my own T-shirts, though I don’t sell them or have a business of my own, it’s just a hobby of mine. I love animals and I believe they are a gift and blessing to us all to know and understand the unconditional love they offer us if we care to know them will truly humble and open our hearts like no human is able to do. I see God in his creations. I say these things only because I have had the nobleness of animals open my heart and mind after I no longer physically could continue being a Marine. So I gave your youtube channel a try based on your racoon friend Roscoe…goes to show you that sometimes we never know what catches peoples attention and opens up new worlds and views. Keep up the good work and never give up on your dreams I hope and will you and your family the best.
I like your videos. I think it’s great you work with your father. It amazes me how much you can do on the farm, and very smart . I farm in ohio and it makes me feel good to see there are next generation Farmers like you.