The End of my Off Grid Dream..

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  • @EugeniaDiaz
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    • @PatrickVBentsen
      @PatrickVBentsen 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Very valuable content Eugenia. Contructive, responsible and realistic. Thank you!

  • @ginabin6644
    @ginabin6644 หลายเดือนก่อน +885

    My husband and I bought a beautiful home in the country just before Covid hit here in Canada, with the dreams to transpose it to garden spaces of our dreams. Most suddenly, unexpectedly my husband passed away three months ago and I find myself asking what am I to do without his presence and his support. I do turn to strenth of women like you to give me strength, inspiration and motivation. My journey journey without him has changed and i have to find a way to reinvent myself, but I want to continue the dream of moving forward with plans for this country home in his honour. Its challenging, and most times heartbreaking. Your Journey inspires me so. Blessings to you and all that you do.

    • @joseluisc8891
      @joseluisc8891 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      Sending you lots of love

    • @kristiecox7350
      @kristiecox7350 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Oh I’m so sorry, that definitely changes things. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @Cs-ry3fx
      @Cs-ry3fx หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      So sorry for your loss... 🙏🏻

    • @deenice5444
      @deenice5444 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Sorry for your loss.🙏💐

    • @Julie-bq6iz
      @Julie-bq6iz หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      Blessings Gina! I will pray that you find that new path. I have suffered a couple very serious changes recently. Life has let me know that her name is Change. Sometimes good, and sometimes not. It's constant flow, like water. A screaming flood, and then a peaceful stream. May you soon encounter the peaceful stream.❤

  • @down-to-earth-mystery-school
    @down-to-earth-mystery-school 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    I grew up on a near off grid farm in Oregon. People don’t understand how physical this type of life is. Start very small, then grow it, rather than trying to make acres of property quickly developed. Farming is very hard work, that’s why food is so expensive.

  • @nedatata
    @nedatata หลายเดือนก่อน +288

    I never write comments but here is something I want to say and hope that you’ll read it, Eugenia. Your shared experience gave me the inspiration and courage to move to a house in the forest and start my own offgrid journey. A single mom with two kids. It’s been the happiest time of my life and I’ll be forever grateful to you - a stranger, who you will never know is telling you that with your work and resilience you’re changing lives. Stay bold and uplifted. It’s just a phase you’re going through.

    • @anashappydays
      @anashappydays 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

      Your words are very inspiring ❤ thank you for sharing. All of us with our actions can change someone’s life.

    • @dimagenpersonal
      @dimagenpersonal 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      You are beautiful and you've got the courage to do that with your kids. I did it also, not inspired in anyone, it was my dream since I was a little child (6yo).
      It hasn't been easy. I agree that some jobs weren't meant to be to a single woman, but I don't give up. I have been at my new home almost a year, it is a slow, very slow process but I have to be a carpenter, painter, builder... and everything we need to be a little bit comfort 😅
      The country, the forest aren't for everyone, they are hard, but the peaceful that you get there... priceless.

  • @samanthahoos9827
    @samanthahoos9827 หลายเดือนก่อน +121

    I just took 9 days off work to enjoy my gardens, finish home fix ups and throw a birthday party for myself. It was lovely, recharged and today I’m going back to work. Dreams are great, plans are wonderful, but in the end we have to take care of ourselves. Be smart, relax and know that we are always here for you! 😊

  • @teraengsf
    @teraengsf หลายเดือนก่อน +78

    So happy you recognized the need to pause to slow down and rest I wish you and Pepe well. May you return to us fully restored.

  • @camilamhf
    @camilamhf หลายเดือนก่อน +195

    I hope that at some point in your journey, you'll find a lovely support community. Humans are not designed to live alone all the time, we are a tribe species. It's important to learn to ask for help, we don't have to do it all by ourselves all the time, even if we can do it. I hope you'll have all the help you need!

    • @SaralinaLove
      @SaralinaLove หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Absolutely 💯 ❤❤❤ so critical, we all realize this!! We need each other. We are communal beings ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

  • @thewriterstuff
    @thewriterstuff หลายเดือนก่อน +110

    I am in awe of your journey. You are the poster child for tenacity and resilience.

  • @goldeneastzotywschod5882
    @goldeneastzotywschod5882 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    I can totally relate. Four years ago I moved to the land where my grandparents used to live. I have cleaned it, took down two old houses and build my strawbale house. I also started to work on another bulding to convert it into a meeting house. I have a small garden. I am interested in permaculture but did not have space to get into it. I was exhausted many times, fell to my knees many times but I am still going. And yes, life in the village is beautiful but it is also so full of everything else and so many things that I have done should not be done by a woman, especially that I went through severe neurological Lyme disease just before moving in. But life is what it is. And it is a gift and a miracle and our dreams are worth following. Much love to you sister

  • @julesgoh
    @julesgoh หลายเดือนก่อน +96

    Get well soon Lolita! Please keep us posted on her health, and rest well too Eugenia❤

  • @nguday2003
    @nguday2003 หลายเดือนก่อน +58

    My partner and I love the design you show - it’s a mix of off the grid and mixed with beautiful scenery. Thank you for your stories!

  • @dianaschulz8101
    @dianaschulz8101 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    Eugenia, I love watching your videos. They touch my very soul, somehow. Although I never dreamed of living off the grid, planting and living off of what I plant, my life went completely in another direction. I served in the military and one of my assignments was in the Lajes Air Base, in the Azores - which to this day is among my favorite places that I have lived. I took an interest in your story, namely because of your location in Portugal, and the grit by which you and Pepe built your tiny house and your storage area - and came so far with those accommodations. The simplicity appeals to me, and being able to see and enjoy the work that one puts into their daily lives has always been very fulfilling to me. All those last words simply mean all of your efforts (put into the gardening and harvesting healthy foods to sustain you both) is not wasted on efforts with "no return". Then going even further by sharing you gardening experience and the recipes you have created yourself with us through your cook books etc, appears to me to be "life energy and time" not wasted. You can look at what you've done and been able to do so many things "with what you've done" for your benefit and for ours. I never minded hard work with my hands and my back, but truly it was because it was effort "not wasted" and something good was "created". So much of time today in a person's life (a very general statement, not meant to insult any of my fellow viewers lives...) seems to be non productive - and seems like it is time wasted. By the time we are old enough to realize that, we are too old to do much of anything that requires hard work that would result in such fulfillment. I only wish that I could be there as "moral support" for your strained emotional state - and "back support" for your exhausted physical condition. So with this note, I am determined to try and accomplish "some kind of support" that you may get from these words. I have my fingers crossed for you and Pepe! I am in awe of you both building your home and the plans and hard work it has demanded of you. I, as I am sure my fellow viewers are as well, rooting for you and Pepe and will continue to be with you in spirit and any other way we can help to see your "dreams" fulfilled. Love to you both and bless your dreams and accomplishments.

    • @nicoeeek.7181
      @nicoeeek.7181 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      What a gorgeous, spot on comment!

    • @dianaschulz8101
      @dianaschulz8101 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@nicoeeek.7181 Thank you. I hope Euginia can feel the "love" like a band aid for her pains and loneliness. I never mentioned Lola in all those words I wrote the other day. I sincerely hope Lola is up and around being her "expressive" self soon. Thank you for your comment.

  • @Tasmetu
    @Tasmetu หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    I feel you so much! We have been renovating and trying to transform old cowpatches on the Azores and it has been *so hard* and yet everyone always thinks our life is so perfect. Romanticing it only works to a certain degree. Eventually you break. It broke both of us on every single level. Now we took half a year off of it all and now slowly I start to have the will to continue again. So I feel you in your pain, I truly do. If you ever need to talk to someone who has been in the same position, feel free to reach out. It is a lonely journey and barely anyone understands

    • @lorraineyanez4301
      @lorraineyanez4301 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I just wanted a small garden and it's hard so I can only imagine a huge project. Romanticizing is exactly what we do.

    • @Tasmetu
      @Tasmetu หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@lorraineyanez4301 Romanticizing also helps (I should have done more of that) - but only to a certain degree. At some point you have to face reality, especially when you are tackling multiple big projects at once. If you never rest and recharge, you will reach your limits :/

    • @Sammiejammie521
      @Sammiejammie521 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Why do you do it then? Wouldn’t it be better to change in a way that you can manage? Not just push yourself to the point of unhappiness

    • @Tasmetu
      @Tasmetu 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      @@Sammiejammie521 Because the idea of having to be happy in your "dream life" 24/7 is so, so toxic and unrealistic. You can still stand in for your dream and fight for it while admitting that it is the hardest thing you ever had to go through. Humans are capable of doing hard things, of dealing with discomfort and pain to get the reward in the end. But what is very tiring (and I think this is what this video was partially about) is the pressure from outside to pretend like every step of the way is blissful and beautiful and full of joy when it sometimes really, really isn't. The world isn't black or white, good or bad. Real life and social media highlights rarely overlap. There are many layers in between. And you can know that you are on the right path and still struggle to take the next step. That's valid and I am glad more people are being honest about it.

  • @charlottestocker5025
    @charlottestocker5025 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Wishing full health and recovery to you and your beautiful cat . So true life isn’t always plain sailing and it’s through navigating the though times we learn about ourselves and hopefully find ways forward we maybe weren’t able to before . I love the work you two have managed to date , I’m glad you’re taking some time off for yourselves . Take care . Much love ❤

  • @justinew4454
    @justinew4454 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    The beauty you share through very skilled camera work and story telling is invaluable Eugenia, even if it wasn’t ever part of your calculated return on investment. The vibration of what you two have created here reach far beyond what is possible for you to perceive. You always share just the right amount of real life woes to remind us that it isn’t all a highlight reel, while still maintaining heaps of inspiration to us all and an overall positive channel that brings joy and comfort. As a small woman I completely get the frustration of having a physical limit-but even bigger dreams! It may be time to consider a creative approach to growing some community around your channel IRL, like taking on permaculture or construction live/work volunteers :) Because working a big piece of land with only two people, and maintaining regular jobs for income, is no simple task (as you have made clear). Your channel has been my absolute favorite since you started posting, actually the first thing I really liked on TH-cam and showed another more beautiful way to use the platform. I appreciate all the work you have put in to sharing your journey. Wishing you 4 all the very best and look forward to your return if and when you choose ❤

    • @phoebemackay3585
      @phoebemackay3585 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well said!

    • @beki1377
      @beki1377 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      yery well written ❤ Thank you - agree 🙏🏻 - even I am a tall woman… I couldn’t do this life and manage all of that 😮🫣 Don’t know but it seems alot of discipline which would put far too much pressure on me… it’s very outstanding life ❤

  • @lenoreball8798
    @lenoreball8798 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Have a peaceful rest! My garden in Muskoka, ON, Canada is also a great deal of work. Our soil is sand and must be amended each year, but I keep working on it, and it is now an enjoyable and peaceful place, producing much of our food in season and preserved for winter, which is quite a long winter here. But the lilacs are blooming, the bees are buzzing, and seedlings are growing; I can now begin to enjoy everything. This is our retirement home, and I have always gardened, but never have I put so much effort into growing our food. You have done so much to transform your land to usable space and I understand the effort. May it bring you great joy this year. Thank you for your lovely videos.

  • @port-pharillon
    @port-pharillon หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Thank you for all your videos. When life is hard, I play on of this, and begin to do some work in the garden, in the house, on my own business... And I remember everyone choose one way of life, and sometimes, it's not exactly the same as the picture on the social media. Thank you for sharing many sides of the consequences of your choice.

  • @Meanderinghomestead
    @Meanderinghomestead หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for this video! I have been struggling with these feelings as well. It isn’t easy doing physical work all the time. Telling myself to do more and to stop being lazy. Trying to do too much and being disappointed when my body can’t handle it. Starting a homestead or farm by yourself and from nothing is too much. I have been working for 3 years and still am disappointed with my progress. Thank you for saying what you did! Maybe I can allow myself to let go of some of the things and rest. I wish you all the best!

    • @Cynthia-sg3yc
      @Cynthia-sg3yc หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just started my farm. I understand that I can't do it alone, so I do what I can. I am an older person and I have a full time job. Allow yourself to rest.

  • @michelewynn9140
    @michelewynn9140 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    You are one of the reasons I work so hard on my garden beds. I see the beautiful food that you make and all the beautiful flowers. Thanks for your wonderful videos.

  • @madelynbaker5013
    @madelynbaker5013 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What beautiful heartfelt words that especially for me and many many women hear so deep. Wow! We survive and are soooo strong but takes great self reflection and honesty to get to a place of healing and time for your self. I'm so proud of you that you are doing this at your young age. I say this because i feel your words are the thread of my life going going going, work work work at my age of 64. And just now this year I left my job to choose another path. My path...with no judgement ...releasing 'The Dream State" of my life to live in truly the present of my feelings. It's almost like going back to being a little girl when I felt so free and easy and happy for the day. So to you Eugenia I say...God Bless your time. Nurture yourself and Pepe and your animals. But most of all give yourself time to just be YOU. YOU TIME! xo with love, Madelyn

  • @whatever2873
    @whatever2873 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    It's so brave of you to make this video. I have also been going through a similar journey and I also resonate with your experience as a child. Ironically I think it is because of our childhood experiences that we are trying to get away and build a healthier and more wholesome home - because we did a lot of soul searching, and we are, dare I say, Hyper independent, which is a strength, but it also can be a big handicap, because as you mentioned, we find it hard to reach out to other people for help. It's important to see that such journeys can fail, and that I am not the only one. There isn't something wrong with me, I am just trying to do something difficult and it takes multiple attempts and different approaches, and to learn many lessons - this is my life.

    • @ViolaLabi
      @ViolaLabi 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you

  • @ankeetapatel3137
    @ankeetapatel3137 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    How far is the new house to the new garden? Could you maybe show us a Ariel view of the distance? I am so curious because the food forest is going to look incredible! ❤

  • @copperpenny0209
    @copperpenny0209 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Thank you for sharing your inspirational journey. There's nothing more important than taking care of ourselves.

  • @99ways2tarot
    @99ways2tarot หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Thank you for sharing. I totally understand. Stay well...

    • @nguday2003
      @nguday2003 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love your content from California!

  • @inspired9239
    @inspired9239 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a beautiful message for this wonderful video, Eugenia! Those of us that have gone through life-altering challenges in life and came out stronger because of them, we certainly understand your message loud and clear. For me, it was late-stage 3 cancer. And for those of us who are now stronger, we face new challenges, one of them being to tolerate the weakness of others and hope they can hear the messages we're sending to them, although I'm not convinced they do so much, not to the same depths as we understand. It's like you have to actually experience the tough times in order to become tougher. For that, I'm truly thankful.
    My heart goes out to Lolita because animals can't understand. They truly are victims when bad things happen to them. She's in the best of hands and because of it will come through beautifully. 🙏Prayers for Lolita.🙏

  • @carmennava1662
    @carmennava1662 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and insightful story.. Very best wishes for you and Lolita!

  • @CuriouslyCitrusy
    @CuriouslyCitrusy 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Beautiful work. This is why I believe a version of a commune is what works for those of us trying to be off grid and be like the pioneers of yesteryear. I think if you have companions on your land with the same philosophy it would work. Thank you for sharing all your experiences. It’s been lovely. ❤

  • @fabjustfab3264
    @fabjustfab3264 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    My partner and I built a house in Romania, the roof is on it, and all the underground work is finished. We were so burnt out we moved to Japan. It’s still there, being used as a barn

  • @greyandgutsy4629
    @greyandgutsy4629 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Eugenia, please keep us posted on Lolita's health. She is so special!

  • @simpleflylife8189
    @simpleflylife8189 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thank you for this update. Will be praying for you and Lolita. All the best to you and yours.

  • @lkonny9200
    @lkonny9200 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I am so happy you are talking about this. Not many people say how difficult and exhausting it can be. This year we have reduced our veggie green to about half as we are working on the house as well as working full time, so I don’t have enough time or energy as I had last year. Eventually when the house is done it will get better again and we will have time for the things we enjoy but that will be in a few years.

  • @kellymaisonet2039
    @kellymaisonet2039 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    This honestly just shook me emotionally. I just found your channel recently and I must say that it has been life altering for me. You are a beautiful woman inside and out. You hold MANY of the same dreams as I. Your grace and persistence really encouraged me. I understand completely that putting your self first is the most important part of all this. I pray that through all of this you realize how impactful you have been for so many people. You have changed lives and perspectives and many look up to you. It is heartbreaking to think we will not get to see you. Your honesty is beautiful. We all struggle and certainly at times we all go through anxiety and depression. Some struggle more than others. I will pray for you and your family (including your fur babies). You are loved and will be missed. Thank you for sharing your life ❤️❤️❤️

  • @sibi5991
    @sibi5991 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thanks for the truth behind the courtains. I go through something similar as these days I got forced to stop and look around rather than staying in the mind. I decided to enjoy the reality and not the idealization. At least I try. Much light to Lolita . I hope she will be recovering soon.

  • @jamieloom22
    @jamieloom22 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sending prayers for you and Lolita to be well soon. Blessings xx

  • @mifinedrefined7446
    @mifinedrefined7446 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" is a false statement. What doesnt kill you will leave trauma in the body that you need to work thru to eventually become stronger.

    • @joy2253
      @joy2253 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I certainly agree that we must take care of ourselves and remember that we are not robots. We are beautiful human beings who need times of ebb and flow, times of work and rest . ❤

    • @beki1377
      @beki1377 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I think quite similar… we don’t need to push ourselves to anything… of course she chose this life and some work has to be done if you don’t wanna throw your growings away… but I am not a fan of these statements as for me they put alot of pressure

    • @christinebeames712
      @christinebeames712 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      When people said that to me whilst on chemo , I felt like replying “ oh I hope you get a similar chance to get stronger “ I think they would have felt insulted , yet I was suppose to take it as support?

  • @conniemerrell9855
    @conniemerrell9855 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Thank you for your honesty and being genuine. We all go through our highs and lows in our lives. We know when we need to just slow down all we have to do is listen to ourselves. 🇨🇦❤️

  • @EmanDesouky-yg6xk
    @EmanDesouky-yg6xk หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for sharing more vulnerability. I hope you all are able to get restoration and healing.
    I would love to know who makes the linen dress in the beginning of your video?

    • @taraevans1108
      @taraevans1108 หลายเดือนก่อน

      look online for 'long sleeve shirt dress linen' to find similar items... not sure which brand this is

  • @learnenglishwithdayamudra704
    @learnenglishwithdayamudra704 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yes. Take time to rest & heal!

  • @ginakendrick2581
    @ginakendrick2581 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Bought 12 acres in southern Vermont before Covid hit. I’m 63 now. Been on the land three years in a temporary shelter/cabin while building house with my husband who is a builder/carpenter. I am a baker two days a week. The rest of my time I’m in the garden. This place was all woods and trees. It’s been like this for 3 years now. I am fortunate to have two women up the road that I connect with on a regular basis and they are also trying to do the same thing and grow most of their own food and self sustain. Winters are hard on my social personality as it snows heavy up here and I sometimes feel like I’m on the moon. I miss cars and I miss hearing children play and waving to people who are walking by. I couldn’t and wouldn’t want to live up here in this silence by myself. Thank you for your video it is true there are really good times where I can’t believe how happy I am and there are times of such desolation that I really want to get in the car and drive away, but I think these motions of life happen everywhere I think it’s very important to say that. I think the one thing I learned from being in silence is enjoying my own company that when the birds are around the computer is off, there’s no noise at all and my hands are in the Earth is when I feel the most complete, so I think there is somethingthat we lost in the industrialization of so many of our needs. I’d like to say the happiest moments are succeeding with the use of very little making things work with what you have I think that’s very rewarding. I think that challenge is where I find the most reward

  • @jackiedamico8236
    @jackiedamico8236 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Building a home with four hands by yourselves AND turning all of that land into a workable space is a tremendous on-taking. I don't know anyone who could have done what both of you have. Your tiny house and land already working is quite impressive and beautiful in itself. Is this close to your new property? I am so impressed by your hard work and perseverance. Whatever your decisions are, they are yours and yours alone. Thank you for sharing so much of your life with your subscribers and patreon and lots of prayers to you, your husband and your beautiful animals.

  • @doctorlightwork
    @doctorlightwork หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a beautiful testimony. Thank you for sharing it.

  • @BelleToscan
    @BelleToscan หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Una maravilla seguir tu canal estos años. ¡Gracias por tu increíble trabajo y transparencia!

  • @ShannonHassouneh-gg9gn
    @ShannonHassouneh-gg9gn หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Absolutely beautiful- thank you for sharing your experiences- enjoy your time off-

  • @susanwenger2126
    @susanwenger2126 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Sending brilliant light for healing for Lolita, your little fur Goddess. I love her onesie! I might be behind what is currently happening so I am hoping all is healing for her, and for your body and soul and heart Eugenia. You have such courage. I love how your are continuing to evolve and allowing the land to be a guide and talisman for your beautiful journey. Deep gratitude for all you and Pepe do. And your fur babes

  • @triciakokoszka581
    @triciakokoszka581 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sending much love and hopes for recovery in health and spirit to both you and Lolita ❤

  • @AkiLouverture
    @AkiLouverture หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sending my love to you Pepe, Aspen and Lolita. I hope she gets better soon ❤❤.

  • @207laine
    @207laine หลายเดือนก่อน

    I enjoy your progress in your garden. I also love the clothes you wear and am amazed at how you keep them so clean in the garden.

  • @emmakavanagh3485
    @emmakavanagh3485 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤ love following this channel. Spring is such a challenging time of the year, have to juggle so much. Just have to remember to pause and breathe and enjoy what you have already created. So very impressive!

  • @oliviareann
    @oliviareann 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Blessings to you and your journey and thank you for sharing with us 💕 it’s been beautiful to witness!

  • @macynthiamagbanua6522
    @macynthiamagbanua6522 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You and Pepe have always inspired me to think that all is possible so long as we , to borrow' Pepe's words, " show up everyday". Your realization that you can only do so much is so grounding and uplifting and I wish you only the best. The honesty and ability to face things squarely is I think the by- product of your grit and daily showing up. Please rest up and give your bodies the much needed time to recover. I look forward to seeing you again re-charged and better versions of yourselves. God Bless you and Pepe.

  • @annalytic
    @annalytic หลายเดือนก่อน +75

    Are you selling up and going somewhere else? Or just taking time off from TH-cam? It was a bit unclear to me.

    • @jacquibarhouch8104
      @jacquibarhouch8104 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

      I’ve realised the video titles lately are a bit more controversial / clickable but the content is total opposite, positive and lovely.

    • @Esther_In_SoCal
      @Esther_In_SoCal หลายเดือนก่อน +39

      They're staying where they are. It's more about the plans and dreams they had and how hard building a life like theirs can be. She chooses to not show the negative side mist of the time. They may have thought their regular size house would be done by now. And I think the overall isolation can be hard at times, especially in time of need. That's what it's about imo

    • @FiammaTortoli
      @FiammaTortoli หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      ​@@jacquibarhouch8104 I don't think so. I think that the building of this house so big with so much cement, plastic, engineering complexity for two people is too much. This project is too big to be built with their only own strength. And in my opinion is so far from Eugenia's way of thinking, with her idea of life and sustainability. They put all of their energies on this house, but this not her project. Or perhaps she

    • @FiammaTortoli
      @FiammaTortoli หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Perhaps she had a different idea of what it would be like to build this house and now realize that this is not her dream, not the way of sustainability that she love to live.

    • @annalytic
      @annalytic หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      @@jacquibarhouch8104 I've noticed that too which is a bit confusing.

  • @YourGreenLady
    @YourGreenLady หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    No questions just a big thank you ... thank you for sharing this vulnerable video ... I needed these beautiful words today as I am in a similar situation. So much love to you and your family 🥰

  • @CherylKotras
    @CherylKotras หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I understand and wish you he peace and healing you need

  • @yomairamaldonado2891
    @yomairamaldonado2891 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I hope everything works out for you i wish you love and light be well and Lola too

  • @jenniferward5216
    @jenniferward5216 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I am just a subscriber on TH-cam and many times for my own sanity I have to take a break from some You Tubers away from all the negativity. I have 3 autoimmune diseases and this comes with anxiety and don't need the extra mental burdens so I stay away from them for some time. I have a nasty habit of internalizing the problems of others and that is the worst and toxic burden to bare. I love your spirit and determination and honesty. Be well and whole❤

  • @gcs6358
    @gcs6358 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sending you love, light and speedy healing for you and Lolita🌻

  • @vireviri
    @vireviri หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Sending loving healing vibes to Lolita...

  • @emmahaslam1905
    @emmahaslam1905 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You two have really stretched the bounds of what I thought was humanly possible. I could do with being more like you and you could probably do with resting more like me for a time. I hope you will lie on the couch watching facinating things with a purring lolita more often and I hope your income from TH-cams and your other creative endevours already made will be alot and allow you to contract out those jobs that need not necessarily be done by yourselves and I hope you will make a dear community of friends in the area where you live. You are extraordinarily impressively wonderful people. You are absolute pioneers. Sometimes I wish countries would have fleets of portable tinyhouses that people could live in temporarily while they go to various places and help co build eco houses like cob houses and airship houses and houses similiar to your designs. Whole communities could be built this way if the sites are well chosen and the component assembly suitable for non experts and safety risks low.

  • @MariaVargas-kc1cg
    @MariaVargas-kc1cg หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Wow! I remember finding your videos when your just started and admired your drive and I STILL do! You will achieve in anything, even if you feel like you failed, you inspired so many!

  • @neleconfiarei
    @neleconfiarei 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for your stories and videos praying for your family and new journey. Blessings from California 💓

  • @naimahag
    @naimahag หลายเดือนก่อน

    Life has its ups and down but enduring with patience helps. The dress that you had on in the beginning of the video could you perhaps share where you got it from?

  • @gabrielleszafir
    @gabrielleszafir หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really relate to your experience - I make TH-cam videos in a similar spirit as you and just finished a huge project of renovating my first little "tiny home" - how you described how you have felt having to put yourself last while tending to the hundreds of things that you have to do and how it affects your whole well being after a while, that was also me. I really hope you can take the time and space you need to tend to your self! We also have foxtail grass here and it is the absolute worst!! I am so sorry for your precious kitty - may she heal rapidly! Sending love from my little corner of the world to yours kindred spirit friend

  • @sarahp3676
    @sarahp3676 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I wish you peace during this time and sending you big hugs for strength and contentment. I would love to know more about your journey leading up to buy ing your land and settling where you are... What really led you to want to live in the country the way you do. xo Much healing love to you all.

  • @driddle4685
    @driddle4685 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    With True Grit and Amazing Grace you’ve shown us that dreams do come true with hard work. Now this new season is the lesson in the PAUSE from Doing, you are blessed in the moment of Being. The present is the gift in Life’s Lessons & Blessings🙏🏽 I see a new chapter! You are not going, you’re growing, and I’ve saved this video for the beauty in Surrendering…… Thank you for these experiences, and much Love & Light to you and yours💜

  • @roxanaanielaoroian5245
    @roxanaanielaoroian5245 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I really appreciate your authenticity. My question for you is how do you build resilience to frustration? As practical tools and methods you are using. Best of luck with all upcoming challenges, a warm hug, thank you so much for the inspiration and health to Lolita.

  • @Anna-qs5bt
    @Anna-qs5bt หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Ay Eugenia, hermana. Cómo tus palabras hablan de mí también. He pasado un año tremendo, sin querer hablar con nadie por no quejarme y vivir la cosa en soledad. Te entiendo perfectamente. Un abrazo grande.

  • @user-kz5cw2gj3w
    @user-kz5cw2gj3w 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That is an amazing garden Eugenia! Thanks for sharing your experience..

  • @ariacordero
    @ariacordero หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    mucha fuerza y suerte para Lolita 💛💛💛 espero que se recupere!!!!

  • @spiritdancing7311
    @spiritdancing7311 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You were/are my Wonder Woman/Hero…
    I to am following my dream…
    It is sort of a different dream then yours…however…
    Your sharing your life with me/us…has been instrumental in making the following of my dream so much more “easy” and palatable…
    You lived your challenged dream with such beauty, love, eloquence and tenacity, it helped me to inspire the same for me….AND….for this…
    I want to thank you from the bottom to the top of my heart…THANK YOU….
    Also…thank you for recording your journey….as I will refer back to your TH-cam postings when I need to lean on your story for support…
    My prayers and intentions go with and to you where ever you are/go….
    You are a Wonder Woman and a diamond…
    Be good to you and all of your beloveds….know you are loved…
    Spiritdancing….🥰🥰💞💞😇😇💯💯

  • @lucidmaya
    @lucidmaya หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was such a beautiful gift to receive, thank you so much for creating and sharing it, and yourself !

  • @Cs-ry3fx
    @Cs-ry3fx หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    it's amazing how you transformed your land. Beautiful garden. Iam so sorry about your kitty, I hope shes well soon. When Iam overwhelm and need rest , I also pray.. Blessings to you ❤

  • @miguelinabnasr3719
    @miguelinabnasr3719 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Get well an feel better soon!

  • @rosecampbell8624
    @rosecampbell8624 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    God bless you, you have help me to look beyond my thoughts about retirement in the country

  • @susanasilva5319
    @susanasilva5319 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much for your vulnerability! I wish Lolita recovers really fast! Sendíng you all my love and humbling reminding you that we can always follow a different path when things don’t go as exepected. It is not giving up it is having a break and choosing comfort to feel energized and look at things from a different perspective! Thank you for sharing❤

  • @jenniferwolf545
    @jenniferwolf545 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Get Well Soon to You and your beautiful beautiful kitty . Much Love and Healing 🙏💖💐

  • @nellekehendriksen5603
    @nellekehendriksen5603 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Take care of yourselves! Sending a lot of love

  • @gypsygirl1291
    @gypsygirl1291 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I liked the sharing of your struggles. It's a good reminder ton not compare on what we see. I hope you will rest well ❤

  • @marianatalys2390
    @marianatalys2390 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Salutări din Romania 🤗! Sănătate Lolitei si mai mult rimp pentru voi!

  • @doria551
    @doria551 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really love your videos and I'm looking forward to each new one!
    Can you tell me, if your workshop works well for you as a greenhouse?
    Which panels did you use and is there enough light inside for the seedlings?
    Get well soon and my best wishes for Lolita!❤

  • @michaklaassen1097
    @michaklaassen1097 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤❤❤❤ thank you for sharing. I wish you peace and healing.

  • @Flashynista
    @Flashynista หลายเดือนก่อน

    I needed to hear this. Thank you for this!

  • @sheisofthewoods
    @sheisofthewoods 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The hardest thing for humans is the acceptance of our own limitations & realizing that limitations aren't failures.

  • @JustRelaxV
    @JustRelaxV หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful transformation you are inspirational.❣❣❣

  • @terranicia1
    @terranicia1 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you so much for your honesty and vulnerability! It's been a pleasure watching your journey over the years. In terms of questions, I'm wondering given what you now know about the process of building your own home and becoming self-sufficient is there anything you would do differently or plan to change/do differently moving forward? Also, given the demands of your garden(s) and home build, how will you make sure to put yourself and your care first so that you don't burn out?
    I find your journey so inspiring and am grateful for your willingness to share. Wishing you all great health and a speedy recovery! ❤

  • @lbailey5430
    @lbailey5430 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Eugenia your hard work will show to your liking some day. Right now the amount of work you and your husband have put in to what you have is nothing short of amazing. You probably feel drained because of your injury as when a person has pain from an injury, it is difficult to manage at a level your brain is telling your body to do. You see what needs to be done however you need to heal fully before taking on the challenges of everything. Please God with plenty of rest and maybe in time reaching out for help you will do okay. You are a strong beautiful soul and you can do anything you put your mind to but right now getting the injury fully healed is what may help. Also I pray for you and sweet Lolita to get better real soon. You may not have physical help in person but you surely have support from your viewers. You are an inspiration. Do what you can only when you can. Please take care and as always I look forward to your next video…..Lisa 🤗🙏💓

  • @robertamurphy1124
    @robertamurphy1124 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have learned life's greatest lesson. CONTINUE TO BE AMAZED! Also..where did you get that beautiful linen dress?

  • @moss5690
    @moss5690 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for a beautiful and tender video. Your perspectives are always so quietly heart-felt and honest.
    QUESTION: is there a reason that more traditional and eco building methods and materials haven't been used on the new home so far or is that coming up? No judgement just curious as your gardening methods are so natural I was expecting your home to echo that.
    Secondly, if I'm allowed: do you ever feel a need for more community/social life where you live now or are you content as things are?
    Take good care all of you and rest well xx

  • @lenoresimon1784
    @lenoresimon1784 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wishing you all (including your kitty) healing, peace, more love, and the magic to dream again and bigger. Much love.

  • @ritafigueiredo3641
    @ritafigueiredo3641 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Obrigada, Eugenia. Pela primeira vez, encontrei uma mulher no meu país a passar pelas mesmas dificuldades, capaz de entender a solidão que é tentar criar e manter uma quinta, especialmente, quando os outros têm uma visão romantizada do que fazemos e muitos até acham que não fazemos nada porque na natureza não há uma máquina de picar o ponto (quero dizer: não há horários fixos de trabalho, já que tudo depende principalmente do clima). Eu não escolhi viver Off the Grid, tirei um curso superior e todos esperavam que eu encaixasse no sistema. Eu apenas olhei para o que os meus avós me deixaram e achei que deveria tentar manter e valorizar o que tenho. Infelizmente, sem ajuda, até para desabafar as dificuldades, os desencantos e a falta de saúde à conta de tanto esforço físico, é muito difícil. Força, Eugenia. Não estás sozinha!

  • @ninaoaster8039
    @ninaoaster8039 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have so enjoyed your story. I wish you blessings and peace. Blessed be.

  • @reecityfarmette9292
    @reecityfarmette9292 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for sharing your hardships. Everything you do is so beautiful and looks effortless for you. Love that you are sharing the truth behind the beauty you create.

  • @sbrewster1653
    @sbrewster1653 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing! Take as much time as you need. Look after yourself.😊

  • @francescazaccaria1482
    @francescazaccaria1482 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have inspired me so many times and your dream resonated with mine too. I know how hard it is to work the land to fight nature and it’s unexpected turns. I don’t know how you did this in your own. I hope this is not the end but the beginning of a new journey with all the richness and wisdom you found over these past two years. ❤

  • @creativekimberly110
    @creativekimberly110 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for sharing your story and vulnerability. I’m rooting for you and wishing you all the best. 💕

  • @kgold5962
    @kgold5962 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for sharing your struggles. We must always try to keep a good balance of work and rest. If we don't then we can burnout. May God bless you in your work and in all you do.

  • @heleneconway8411
    @heleneconway8411 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My heart is hurting and also praying for you precious pets - TYVM for the beautiful videos you share - and there is only optimism from me to you

  • @margaritakitane2207
    @margaritakitane2207 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Sending hugs to you from Manila Philippines 🇵🇭 you deserve a break God bless you.

  • @libbyevans1172
    @libbyevans1172 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It's important for us to not allow our goals and dreams to become our prisons. And in my experience, a lot of that is learning to honor our bodies and the parts of our souls that speak to us about the need for rest and balance. Our goals are so beautiful, but the timelines we imagine for ourselves are just that ... a projection of what we imagine time will be like in the future, and for some reason, as humans, we don't always foresee or factor in the slow moments and necessity for down time which can be our greatest teachers. Eugenia, you show us all so much about the beauty of slowing down in your videos, so please take your time to enjoy that and let it feed you. You already have such a beautiful home and garden so I wish you the time to savor what already is in the land of the heart and the sweet dreams of summer. Xo. And sending love and healing thoughts to Lolita as well.

  • @christellepiacentini6372
    @christellepiacentini6372 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Need some time off and taking good care 🌿

  • @miastrongarayasunshine
    @miastrongarayasunshine หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your videos have become a part of my Sunday evening ….peaceful. 😊 May God bless you.