I talk a lot about wholesome, outdoorsy, earthy things on this blog. But truth be told, there is a whole ‘nother side to me. Another layer to the onion, so to speak.

I went to school for film and television. It didn’t work out as a career because I was unwilling to live in LA or NYC- I couldn’t be that far away from my family, and last time I checked they don’t let you keep livestock in your backyard in those cities, and because I fell in love with a Minnesota boy.

But, I still harbor a pretty strong affection for all things cinema. Summer movies are the best. A couple I am looking forward to this summer: the last Harry Potter {duh} and Our Idiot Brother {“tomion”}:

And while I’m confessing things: I also really like fashion, and sometimes I paint my nails. Does that sound like a homesteading tomboy to you? Maybe not, but I think it’s cool when people have lots of sides to them- it makes for a more interesting individual.

But how do you choose which of your interests, passions or personality traits is going to predominantly define you? I chose homesteading as my main path, but there are plenty of other passions I want to explore before my time is up.

The problem is, some choices rule out other choices {like, obviously I have ruled out film-making, at least for now, by choosing to homestead.} Choices, choices, choices.

Thankfully, some choices are easy- like picking which movies to see this summer!