Skills I’m Teaching Myself Because It’s the End of the World
And I feel fine!
Alright, so maybe the sky isn’t falling or the Earth hasn’t cracked in half and swallowed us whole, but things are getting harder. There seems to be no end to these hardships piling on humanity — and indeed they’re affecting certain groups more than others — but I’m trying to “prepare” myself for what’s to come.
I used the word “prepare” because I don’t know what other words to use. It connotates a doomsday-like sentiment, which I don’t really have. There’s no Armageddon. I’m not building a bunker.
The world might not be ending in a movie-like “end of times” scenario, but times are tough. I’m incredibly lucky to have the resources I do, but I’ve learned that things can change fast. It always helps to have tools in your metaphorical tool box.
So I’m just harnessing some skills which I think will be useful in the future.
Gardening and Growing Food
With the cost of… well, everything going up, it’s more important than ever to be able to be self-sufficient. At least to some extent.
I am so very lucky and privileged enough to have a space for a garden, both flowers and vegetables. With this land, I’m able to grow a small variety nourshing food. It…
