by Kati Mills
Member since:
December 19, 2008

I want to live in a hippie commune and become a menonite.

April 13, 2009 02:36 PM UTC
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Kind of. I get sick of staring at a screen all day. But what else am I supposed to do? I don't know most of my neighbors, and I don't live in a particularly friendly neighborhood anyway. I don't have the car during the day. It's either screen time, reading, or cleaning. I suppose I could work out, but it's not much fun by yourself. Besides, whenever I do my son decides to climb up my leg, so I really have to do something that I can do and keep him entertained at the same time.

I do paint still. I'm working on some orchids right now. I do it mostly when baby is napping. That's when I do my cleaning, too. I used to wear him in the sling while I cleaned, but he doesn't dig that so much anymore. He's just so active.

I'm starting college online this month. At least I'll feel like I'm doing something productive while I stare at this screen.

Comments: 17

Lacey K. Apr 13, 2009, 2:41pm UTC
It can certainly become tedious when you're stuck at home all day. BUT, you can make it fun too. I do lots of projects with my kiddos (you can too when your's is older) and I make all my food from scratch, scrapbook, bake bread, organize and clean (seems like a full-time job!), garden, etc. I also write and am a photographer. There's a lot you can do at home. :)
Ms Lee P. Apr 13, 2009, 2:42pm UTC
Hmmmm, I don't know much about menonites or hippies, but I do remember a friend of mine, who once lived in a hippie commune, tell me that they didn't have running water or electricity, no one worked, they all pretended to grow a vegetable garden, but it wasn't a very good one and didn't feed everyone, so I don't think you'd like that. LOL
Clifford N. Apr 13, 2009, 2:49pm UTC
I have read too much of your writing to believe this statement today. You have a great mind and only a fairly mindless person would ever enjoy a hippie commune. Menonite? Maybe.

Sounds more like a case of Spring Fever.
Kimber L. Apr 13, 2009, 2:56pm UTC
Sounds lonely - good luck to you!
Renee S. Apr 13, 2009, 3:07pm UTC
Good luck with college online. It will keep you busy.
Kati Mills Apr 13, 2009, 3:58pm UTC
Well, I suppose it depends on the hippie commune. I wouldn't go as far as no running water or electricity, but I could (and have) live without TV easily, computer too if there was actually something going on outside of the house, kwim?
FWIW, I am a bit of a hippie compared to most people. I had my son at home, I'm vegetarian, I use cloth diapers on my son, make my own cleaning products, breastfeed (my son has never had a bottle) and lots of other stuff people tend to think of as "hippy-ish". I do shave though, and I MUST have chapstick and lotion, lol!
Alex in Wonderland Apr 13, 2009, 4:33pm UTC
We don't have many friendly neighbors anymore either. But then again, they probably think I'm not friendly because I never offered to introduce myself. But I am too shy to do that!
Carla B. Apr 13, 2009, 4:48pm UTC
I don't have many actual friends here in this town, but that doesn't stop me from getting out of the house with my son when it's nice enough. We have really long winters here, but now that it's warmer, we'll be outside everyday. Yesterday we went on our first walk of the year, since the snow is finally melting enough to make it possible. We will be going on another walk today.
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Apr 13, 2009, 5:10pm UTC
Cheer up! Hope things get more exciting for you soon! ;)
Dana W. Apr 13, 2009, 7:47pm UTC
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Tammy N. Apr 13, 2009, 7:54pm UTC
I agree... spring fever!

Can you join a local playgroup and make some connections with other women in your community?
Georgiana S. Apr 13, 2009, 10:30pm UTC
Sounds perfect!
I am home all day, unless I need to go to the dr's or store. I try to not have to go and do anything, computers made this life possible, that and arthritis!
charity kimball ツ Apr 14, 2009, 12:52am UTC
Thanks for posting to the group Letskeepintouch
Angelina C. Apr 14, 2009, 2:02am UTC
Well hopefully your online classes will provide you with some new challenges and activities for your day. It's good that you're painting, maybe you can take up a new craft/skill?
Kati Mills Apr 14, 2009, 2:35pm UTC
I'd love to, lol
Beth J. Jun 7, 2009, 10:32pm UTC

I hope they allow you to develop yourself

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