Interesting link: How Plants Protect Us From Disease: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090419202029.htm#

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May 2, 2009
Life on the pharm is officially more than half-way over, and not too soon. Despite the gloriousness of all the things I'm learning and experiencing, this house is very small and there are 13 of us in it, resulting in a situation where having 5 people in the main living space feels empty. A day alone is impossible unless you go outside, when after working outside all week it seems preferable to cuddle on a couch with a nice cup of tea.
But my complaints are lessoned when I think of how wonderful the people I'm surrounded by really are. When does it happen that you live in such tight quarters with so many people and nobody gets on each other's nerves sufficiently enough to cause real discord? Still, a little breathing room, and maybe variation, would be nice. The farm crew offers some balance and proverbial spice, I suppose, but even with them adding variations to our daily interactions, I'll be ready for the next whenI leave.

As for the next, I've been contemplating going back to school afterall, for either naturopathic medicine or midwifrey, but the pre-requisites are hefty and I am regretting my decision not to take science classes in college. We'll see if I even get to that point. I'm trying to follow whatever hunches make me happy, but I'm not positive what those might be as different ideas make me happy every hour. Maybe I'll just find myself a little country home and get some chickens and make soaps and pots and teach yoga as previously planned...

I'm sorry I still have no real tips to contribute to this page. I am floating along and trying to absorb and learning in ways that aren't evident to me right now. If you want to know about herbal alternatives for something I would love to look it up, as I absorb information best by using it! Also, leaving feedback on here is appreciated so I know who's reading it!

I'm done rambling for today. Much love to all!