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The Big White Farmhouse

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March 1, 2019

No.225: What I Learned in February

1 // THE STOMACH FLU IS THE WORST.
Enough said.

2 // I AM NOW KNOWLEDGEABLE IN SEA-FARING TERMS.
I read The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle this month and got a crash course on ship terms like bowsprit, foresail, forecastle, etc.  So the next time I find myself on a ship, I’ll know what they’re talking about, hah!

3 // I’M ON A TEA KICK.
When I was sick, I found myself rejecting coffee and turning to tea.  I’ve wanted to decrease my caffeine consumption for awhile – like a true addict, if I veered in any way from my normal amounts, I would pay for it the next day with awful headaches.  I’m now down to just one morning cup and I drink non-caffeinated tea the rest of the day.  My current favorite is peach passion with just a teeny bit of honey.  And another bonus: I’m probably more hydrated than ever!

4 // WE HAVE ACIDIC WATER.
When we started finding silt coming out of our faucets, we had someone come look at our well.  He did a test and found that we have acidic water, which I guess isn’t great for the longevity of pipes?  (This was proven when we later discovered a rusted hole in our kitchen sink pipe!)  The repairman installed a soda ash system which should help.

5 // I PREFER TO READ PHYSICAL BOOKS VS. ON MY KINDLE.
Last year, I put myself on a book-buying ban and with the exception of a handful of Goodwill finds, I stuck to it.  Instead, I read a ton of e-books from the library, which was great and free and easy to get without having to make the trip to the library (which is small and not close by).  BUT.  After spending some of my Christmas money on physical books, I’m realizing that I love the physical option so much more.  The smell of a new book (even if it’s used), the way the paper feels in my hand, having to turn the pages…I love it so much more.

One year ago: 
What I Learned in February 2018

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Comments

  1. Joy says

    March 1, 2019 at 6:06 pm

    My husband has also switch from coffee to tea recently; will tell him about the Peach Passion option.
    I also prefer physical books and so used book sites have been such a blessing to me and my budget.
    Hope you all stay healthy this month!

    • Ashley says

      March 1, 2019 at 7:18 pm

      I still LOVE coffee, but am feeling so much better without the constant drip of caffeine in my system. What kind of tea does your husband drink?

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