Ok, so sorry I did not get to post as soon as I wanted to. Now here is the hard part trying to figure out what to write about. I Know, I will possibly be volunteering on a small farm. Pin Wheel farm is the name. At this farm their are several sheep and a Llama. I am so excited to be able to have this opportunity learn what it takes to have a small farm.

I can say that I know a little about gardening. I am apart of Faith Community Garden located at 1020 Kasold Dr. We are heading into our second year and I am more excited this time around cause I know what to expect. So now that I can grow my own food would like to learn about how and what it takes to take care of farm animals. Sheep means wool. Wool means yarn! Although that means I will have to learn how to spin, that's fine though I have a friend that will teach me.

Their seems to be a theme here, right. I am really learning to enjoy a more simplified sustainable life. Let me say its not easy but, it is so much more enjoyable.

I do have a part time job. I work in retail and do really enjoy the people I work with. I was a full timer at this job but when I was finishing up my last semester of school at KU I decided I need to just start doing what I love. I started Only One Hook, my shop on etsy. I can't say that I have really been successful at it when it comes to selling handmade crochet items but I needed to just jump right in and figure out what I love to make and how this business of selling art works.

I really feel blessed to be able to garden, crochet and volunteer. I can't wait to get my first payment of wool from Pin wheel farm. Yarn is expensive, if you buy good quality wool yarn. I really want to incorporate recycled and sustainable yarns into the different lines of crochet items sold at Only One Hook. I care deeply about the environment and want to do my best to not add to the mess.

If you live in Lawrence area and care about community and sustainability looking to garden? We have lots of room, hands and knowledgeable friends to help you start. Gardening is the easiest way to make a difference. Oh and so is buying local and handmade products when possible. This one of the other reasons Only One Hook began.

Thanks and until next time
Raven