Alexander
Power Conserver
Hello,
So, Im here either by accident or because my subconscious is telling me I should be more self-sufficient. Im not going to lie, in the past I have relied pretty heavily on "big business" and "large scale" consumer goods, but now I ask myself, "how can I become more self-sufficient?"
Let me give you a little background on myself:
1. Born and raised in Poolesville, MD a small rural suburb of Washington, DC
2. I went to college at American University to gain the knowledge necessary to become a lawyer (and to swim). Neither panned out.
3. After graduation I took the LSATs and decided law wasnt for me, so I decided to go to Grad School at Towson University to become a Social Studies teacher.
4. After graduation I taught Social Studies for three years in Baltimore County, MD.
5. In 2007 my wife and I had our daughter Maya we were able to purchase a single-family home and we moved to Poolesville (I moved back).
6. Since August 2007 I have found my calling as a Special Educator.
7. I love DIY project and yard work, among other things.
Its kind of funny I never considered education a career path for me. I mean two of my former girl friends studied to become elementary educators (dont know if that was a reality for either of them), and it never crossed my mind that I could or would subconsciously make their dream my reality. So, here I am a high school teacher with a garden, tools, and a desire to make a better life not only for my family, but also for other people around me by reducing my carbon footprint and becoming more self-sufficient. Needless to say, Im not only focusing on the environment aspect of self-sufficiency, but Id like to get new ideas or assistance in becoming more independent when it comes to livening in our American society. From planting certain fruits and vegetables, to building ideas, and lesson/activities to teach high school students... advice is always welcome.
Okay, Im rambling now, but Ive looked over this website and it looks pretty interesting.
So, reply with some info, or just say hello.
Thanks,
Alexander
So, Im here either by accident or because my subconscious is telling me I should be more self-sufficient. Im not going to lie, in the past I have relied pretty heavily on "big business" and "large scale" consumer goods, but now I ask myself, "how can I become more self-sufficient?"
Let me give you a little background on myself:
1. Born and raised in Poolesville, MD a small rural suburb of Washington, DC
2. I went to college at American University to gain the knowledge necessary to become a lawyer (and to swim). Neither panned out.
3. After graduation I took the LSATs and decided law wasnt for me, so I decided to go to Grad School at Towson University to become a Social Studies teacher.
4. After graduation I taught Social Studies for three years in Baltimore County, MD.
5. In 2007 my wife and I had our daughter Maya we were able to purchase a single-family home and we moved to Poolesville (I moved back).
6. Since August 2007 I have found my calling as a Special Educator.
7. I love DIY project and yard work, among other things.
Its kind of funny I never considered education a career path for me. I mean two of my former girl friends studied to become elementary educators (dont know if that was a reality for either of them), and it never crossed my mind that I could or would subconsciously make their dream my reality. So, here I am a high school teacher with a garden, tools, and a desire to make a better life not only for my family, but also for other people around me by reducing my carbon footprint and becoming more self-sufficient. Needless to say, Im not only focusing on the environment aspect of self-sufficiency, but Id like to get new ideas or assistance in becoming more independent when it comes to livening in our American society. From planting certain fruits and vegetables, to building ideas, and lesson/activities to teach high school students... advice is always welcome.
Okay, Im rambling now, but Ive looked over this website and it looks pretty interesting.
So, reply with some info, or just say hello.
Thanks,
Alexander