I had to take a week to get back in touch with this "reality". Lots going on in the month of July for me, so I am super greatful for the peace and focus I was able to achieve at Lama. I am sure I will use those memories many a time in the coming 6 weeks!
I was relieved to feel so happy when I saw the Las Vegas skyline. I can't lie...I was worried about coming back to this place of golf courses and lawns in the desert. While it would be a great time to pick up and move (since I have to move out of my house in 30 days and I still technically don't have a job, though through the grapevine I've heard that I do...), I feel so at home here. Ahh, Las Vegas. What a contradiction you are.
Yesterday morning, I met with Kaleb at the Omelet House for a little post-PDC rehashing. Truth is, we barely cracked open the notebooks and spent more time talking about what to do next. I am very excited to take my experiences and all that learning and put it all into practice with our group here.
Permaculture came to me in a very round about way. It started with my uncle (who is really my dad's bff) inviting me to take a yoga class with him. I met Heidi, his yoga instructor. Later, he invited me to Heidi's boyfriend's flower shop where my uncle, Corbet, was playing guitar for First Friday. There, I met Heidi's boyfriend, Peter, and their lovely flower shop, Gaia, in downtown Las Vegas. While talking with Peter, he asked if I would be interested in starting a book club on permaculture. Yes! was my answer. Did I know what permaculture was? No, but whatever it was I was willing to learn. Here I was, standing in an organic flower shop in downtown Las Vegas...an oxymoron if there ever was one. I figured whatever Peter was talking about it had to be something good. Ha! :)
Three years later, I am proud to be a founding member of the Southern Nevada Permaculture Guild. Prior to taking the PDC in Lama this June, I read through Bill Mollison's Introduction to Permaculture and the first half of Toby Hemenway's Principles of Permaculture. I have worked in two local community gardens as well as started a Garden Club at the elementary school I worked at. What's next?
Permaculture is my path. I love how everything in my life fits neatly within the context of permaculture, and for now, I'm going with it.
I have another blog, Oh Hendo, if you are interested in seeing what I've done with the house I've lived in downtown Henderson for the past 4 years. I also have a flickr account, rosyred68, where I have posted a few PDC pictures, more to come!
Looking forward to seeing what you all have in store!
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