Blackbird's SS Journal - Country to City

[Blackbird]

I thought I would try out this journal thing again! It's been a while since I had my other one closed..

OK, I decided I'd finally tackle the monster quiz!

01. Name? Merle
02. Gender? Male
03. Disneyworld or Disneyland? Neither
04. What is your favorite color? Blues & greens
05. What is your favorite kind of gum? None
06. How much do you weigh? 125 lbs
07. How tall are you? 5'10
08. Can you swim? No
09. Do you like to swim? Not if I drown.
10. Living arrangement? A 1 bedroom apt in a city ='(
11. What's on your mouse pad? A goldfish.
12. Favorite board game? Scrabble and pictionary when growing up.
13. Favorite magazine? None anymore.
14. Favorite Actor? I do not own a TV
15. Favorite Actress? See above
16. Do you have an accent? Some people say so.
17. Favorite smells? Alfalfa, livestock, coconut, sage, lavender, citrus
18. Least favorite smells? Paper Whites, burning flesh, Asian Beetles
19. Favorite sound? Birds singing, Stevie Nicks, kids playing
20. Do you prefer pools or oceans? Do I have to swim in them?
21. Do you watch Buffy The Vampire Slayer? No
22. Pencil or pen? Pencil
23. Who's better - boys or girls? I'm not sexist.
24. Would you like to own a motorcycle? Maybe.
25. Do you sing in the shower? No
26. Who's the best looking Disney character? See #14
27. What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? N/A - It's usually too early to think in the morning.
28. How many rings before you answer the phone? 1-3
29. How do you want to die? In a garden.
30. Have you ever called a 900 number? No
31. Gold or silver? For?
32. Would you ever go bungee-jumping? Sure
33. Do you like dressing up? Sometimes.
34. Would you rather be short or tall? I'm still growing.
35. Do you enjoy reading? Yes
36. What book are you reading now? I Lost Everything in the Post-Natal Depression by Erma Bombeck
37. Favorite books? All sorts.
38. What was the last movie you saw? Orphan
39. Favorite movies? Harold & Maude, Candleshoe, Red Dawn, Wild Thing
40. Do you sleep with a stuffed animal? No
41. What is your sign? Gemini!
42. What are your personality traits? Confrontational, passionate, kind, loyal, fun (I think)
43. What's your biggest fear? -
44. Would you ever have cosmetic surgery? You gonna pay for it?
45. Future child's name? I have a list.
46. Favorite foods? Potatoes, chicken, green beans, cauliflower & cheese
47. Chocolate or vanilla? Either
48. Do you like to drive fast? I don't drive vehicles - only people up the wall. So yes, I do drive quite fast.
49. Storms - cool or scary? Cool
50. Do you like to dance? Yes
51. Do you do drugs? No.
52. Do you smoke? No
53. What do you think of people who smoke? We all have bad habits.
54. Do you drink? Kefir, kombucha, water & wine, but usually water.
55. Favorite drink? Orange Juice
56. Do you think men and women could ever be just friends without wanting each other? Don't they want to be friends?
57. Do you eat the stems of broccoli? Yes
58. If you could have any job you wanted, what would it be? Job? What's that?
59. What's your "type"? Times New Roman
60. Do you bite your nails? No
61. Any siblings? Two brothers and two sisters.
62. What movies have you cried in? I never made a list of that.
63. Do you believe in God? God and Goddess
64. Did you ever cry over a guy/girl? Yes
65. Have you ever stolen anything? Yes
66. Do you procrastinate? Yes - It's been almost a month after creating this that I finally decided to post the quiz.
67. Do you believe in fate? Yes
68. Who's your favorite Sesame Street character? See #14
69. Do you organize your CD's? Not really
70. What is your favorite kind of music? Rock, Soft Rock, Folk, alternative, heritage
71. What are your favorite bands/artists? Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac, Blondie, Nightwish, Heart, Jefferson Airplane, etc.
72. What was the last CD you got? The Best of Ireland
73. MTV or VH1? See #14
74. Who do you admire the most? As like heroes? My mom, Stevie Nicks, Phyllis Diller, Richard Simmons (Just kidding!)
75. Internet Boyfriends and Girlfriends? Not yet.
76. Are you single? Yes
77. Favorite TV show? I used to like Medium and Mary Knows Best, but see #14
78. Blondes, Brunettes, or Redheads? For?
79. Glasses or contacts? Neither
80. What color are your eyes? One blue and one blue/brown split (I have sectoral heterochromia)
81. What is your natural hair color? Brown/blonde
82. But what color is it now? See #81
83. Have you ever been in love? Yes
84. Any pets? Yes
85. Good, decent, or poor grades? I've had all three
86. Is the glass half empty or half full? I need to wash the dishes.
87. Do you type with your fingers on the right keys? No.
88. What's under your bed? My bed is a mattress on the floor.
89. What is your favorite number? 7&8
90. Favorite sport to watch? None

 

[freemotion]

So tell us about your new apartment!!! Will you try any ss stuff while in the city, or will you be too busy with school? What are you studying? Etc!

 

[BeccaOH]

I haven't been on a lot lately. I missed that you are trying city life. Bet you'll miss all those animals. I look forward to hearing how SS living in an apartment goes for you.

 

[noobiechickenlady]

I'm glad you didn't get bombed, mugged or shot on your trip the other day

Yeah man, details. You got a view, a courtyard, noisy neighbors? Can you plant anything anywhere?

 

[Blackbird]

Well.. I finally tried that sauerkraut today! It's been fermenting for about a month (you didn't think I'd leave it behind did you?) at about 70 degrees, and then this past weekend at room temp.

I have never had sauerkraut before, so, I have to say, not bad! Rather salty but still quite yummy. Tastes a lot like pickles!! And the cabbage came from the garden at home, so it's all good.

Will I try SS stuff in the city? You're funny Monique! Of course! I brought my kefir, kombucha, (plan on seeing if Sally has SD starter for me), my mom brought me two dozen eggs from home from our chickens and two gallons of fresh goat milk. Also, several bags of frozen fruit and veggies from our place too. I've also been using a lot of coconut oil.

I found that Cash Wise has an excellent natural foods and organic section, so I bought a couple things there.

I've been to Goodwill twice and bought a couple things cheap there, too. (No plastics! Ceramics, glass, and a nice huge stainless steel bowl that was $3)

I still need to get some of those long rectangle plant boxes to put on my balcony. I brought seeds with and I think I can get a couple salads planted in and harvested yet. Someone on the third floor has a nice big tomato plant growing on their balcony, and the rectangle boxes with salad greens.

Otherwise, I've been fighting bed bugs!! My mattress is on the floor, so I ground some pepper and sprinkled that around the bed, as I read that helps deter them. But my mom is bringing DE with her when she comes on Friday.

You guys have prepared me well! Now, do you think they'd notice a couple chickens and a goat in my apt?

 

[freemotion]

Hey, my earthbox/buckets would be perfect for a balcony, and you can grow a tomato plant in one. I have my swiss chard in two of them now, three plants in each, since I hate slugs on my greens and getting them up off the ground helps with the bugs. I had lettuce in one this spring, six plants. The nice thing is that you just have to water about once a week for the greens when they are really growing, daily for a huge, productive tomato plant...but they supply a steady, ideal flow of water and nutrients. You could get some compost from home and mix it with peat moss to save on potting soil and you can always find five gallon pails for free or almost free.

 

[ohiofarmgirl]

wait...wait.... am i too late for the tour?

is it ok if i cut the cheese in here? ( *drags in huge stainless kettle full of curds that i need to stir for like a million years. starts stirring *)

looks great!

 

[Blackbird]

Yeah, I had to buy a bag of potting soil and haul it all the way home :/
I didn't realize that dirt was so expensive!

Everything here is manicured lawns and the hole works.
I can hear people walk by and some activities in the apartments nearby so I try to be quiet. However, I think I'm the only one that cooks/washes dishes/uses a blender/etc. because I make a LOT of noise! However, not as bad as the guy above me that stomps his feet all the time.

Most are in their early twenties with fast stylish hot-rods. I walk down the apartment 'village' street with a grocery bag, in my .99 jeans, $2.00 shirt and 4-5 year old shoes with holes and they go speeding by and I secretly hope that they are in debt.

Otherwise, I haven't met anyone around here really. I really haven't seen anyone but I've been trying to keep to myself. I did help a family at the front door that couldn't find their key by letting them in and holding the door open, but they didn't even acknowledge me or really seem to notice me. I think I was the wrong race.

I've gotten lost a couple times running away from a really thuggish looking guy though. And apparently what I've been doing is called jay-walking and it's not legal??? I don't feel safe crossing the street at the lights when there are masses of cars waiting. I usually pass down further when no one is around.

 

[Blackbird]

Picture time;

Kitchen (yes my Pothos touches the ground);


Kitchen (don't worry, I've sworn off the microwave and am against is 100%);


Bathroom (PVC free shower curtain thank you very much);

My bed;


I'll get more pictures later.

 

[Blackbird]

Here is the 'dining' area;


Here is the 'alcove' or my relaxation corner. (Who am I kidding, I'm always relaxing)


And here is the computer area;


The blinds behind that open up to the balcony.