Country Girls Can Survive

I've come to the realization that I live a double life.....
Five days out of the week I come to class dressed like any other college student. I am sure most people are familiar with what I am referring to. I attend class, work, and socialize. I spend hours doing homework. And like most 21yr olds, I like to partake in a "classy beverage" every now and then. What most people don't realize is that after I leave campus, my life is quite different.....

Unlike most local college students, at 3:30 you'll find me in a barn. I spend many of my days feeding animals, cleaning stalls, and moving hay. It is sweaty,smelly, dirty, and most of all BEAUTIFUL. I say it's beautiful because I feel so accomplished after I am done. I can't explain the sense of satisfaction I feel knowing I completed hard work and helped animals at the same time. Plus, it's great to know that I can tough it out!

I think everyone should have to spend at least one day of their life working on a farm. Much of our country was built on the backs of farmers, it would be nice for everyone to know what they went through. And you can feel included when you hear " a country boy can survive" by Hank Williams Jr.

....some thoughts

I recently began volunteering at a local animal shelter called Indraloka Animal Sanctuary. It's sad to see animals which have endured abuse both physically and emotionally. However, I've learned that while there is a certain sadness, you have to be happy that they are in a better place. Afterall what they need most now is love.

About 5 days a week I visit, feed, and play with all the animals. The hours I spend there are some of the happiest moments of my day. Currently there are 6 horses, 41 cats, 4 dogs, 2 pigs, 15 chickens, and 6 turkeys at the sanctuary. It's one happy family!

I encourgae you to visit the website which is www.indraloka.org

Sparkle Motion

Welcome to the new blog Countchoculitis! I hope to cover new and exciting ideas, or just put down things I think about. For the first blog, I'm going to keep it simple. All I have to say is " keep on keepin on"........