My Biggest Challenge

  Today a good friend asked me, What my biggest challenge has been so far with homesteading.That answer is simple.

  I cant begin to tell you how many challenges I face on a daily basis trying to get the hang of this. But without a doubt, the one that continuously plagues me on a daily basis, is time management. There is only so many hours in a day, And you can only delegate just so much. Today I have mowed 4 acres, built 3/4 of a chicken coop, picked sooo many blackberry bushes, replaced a set of stairs, worked on my truck, conversed with 2 separate customers about custom furniture orders, set up a deal with another homesteader concerning some poultry, and worked for about an hour researching solar panels....... And it's Sunday. My EASY day.

  Don't be fooled when you are considering this as a lifestyle choice. A lot of people think it's all about "not having to work a 9 to 5" anymore..... Yeah, It's not 9 to 5.... For me it's 6 am to ...well, as I'm typing this, it's 11:51 PM.... And I still haven't even eaten my dinner yet :) See where I'm going with this?

  Now don't think for a second I'm trying to scare you off from it all, I do this because I LOVE it. The work is rewarding! But never think all homesteaders do is pick some veggies in the garden, and relax all day..... A 9 to 5 gig sounds like a vacation ;)

  So to all of you who are considering it, I say go for it! just be aware what you are signing yourself up for.

Goodnight friends,
~John~