Well i think  learned a ton from this challenge!

I did it!

Ecochallenge went good. I need to work more on eating no processed foods.. i want to keep going for a daily walk

Congratulations everyone for finishing EcoChallenge! :D

Getting out in nature and walking almost every day for the last 2 weeks has been good for me in every way. The last little critter I saw tonight was a beautiful little skunk that safely made it up into the forest off the road. I have renewed motivation to keep on the mission of de-cluttering and recycling. And I have enjoyed my meals much more without absent-mindedly just devouring food with the TV in front of me.

Lined up a taker for the oak table and chairs for this weekend. Oh I hope they take it, otherwise have to pack it up and haul it in the trailer to give away. Living in this much "clutter" is hard on the mind, body and soul. No takers on other items on Craigslist, so either try other venues or off to Goodwill. Or list everything for free, which has really worked well for the woodstove insert--about 12 people want that! At least that way I know someone wants it and there is less a risk of just being thrown away. 

Also stopped at Goodwill to look for items for my class project and found some perfect little branches that will become little holly trees! Again, reuse! And at the whopping price of $1.66, which cost less than my Milky Way candybar!

AWESOME!  After class today I did my recycle duties and in the process retrieved an almost brand new thermarest camping pad a man was throwing into the plastic recycle. After retrieving it, and thanking him, I also let him know they couldn't recycle that sort of thing at Far West. He was glad it got a home and so was I! He had only hours to go before having to have his home empty for closing after the home sale and was trying to get rid of the rest of his stuff.  Also got his great appliance pan, which work great for under cat litter boxes. So didn't just recycle, but REUSE AS WELL! 

In addition to walking during our field trip, walked another two miles tonight. Heard a very loud strange noise then saw a huge owl fly over our heads--owls make all kinds of sounds as well as the normal hooting. 

I did it!