Thankful Thursday

This week I am thankful for not having internet.

When we moved out into the woods, we had no idea that we would simply not be able to get internet in our home. The two companies in the Olympia area cannot support our neighborhood; one can't because they don't have a cable system laid out that far and the other can't because they have exceeded their bandwidth.We get a teensy bit of (spotty) 3G through our phones, but not enough to do any serious surfing. So no photo uploading, no video watching, no loading heavy GIF sites. So long, Buzzfeed.

Of course, there are some other options (Satellite, 3G booster, etc.) but those are pretty expensive. So we've decided to simply embrace this new lack of technology.

What I am thankful for is the extra time I have found.

I have baked cookies and chewy bars in the same evening.
I have been reading more.
I have found time to work on wedding projects.
I have played in the woods.
I have poked a newt with a blade of grass.
I have napped guilt-free with my cat.
I have relaxed in the rocking chair in our yard with a mug of coffee.
I have played with the neighbors' dog.

I am excited to discover what else I find time for!