Let It Burn

Hi.

I don't have many followers and that's okay. I really like the ones I have, but if you're new, you're welcome here, too! I'm sure I'll like you just fine. As long as you didn't vote for Brandon. Okay, kidding. If you voted for Brandon, I'm sure I'll still like you (for other reasons, naturally). 

I thought I'd get a little vulnerable with this post. That's not super new, because delicacy isn't entirely my thing. 

I don't *really* put myself out there, not in this particular way, at least.

I'm not a salesman or solicitor. Not a social media influencer (or influencer of anything, really). It makes me largely uncomfortable to canvass for support on anything. But, for a minute, I'm going to press on. Instead of holding down the delete button or hovering over the publish/post button until ultimately panicking and shutting my laptop, I'm going to share.

I want to be a writer (look at me writing).

I don't know what I'd write about, where to start, and I don't even know if I'll be any good at it.

I thought maybe I'd share a little about myself and my blog and maybe you'd be or feel compelled, obligated, tricked, or guilted into following and/or sharing it (I'm not above any of that). 

So we'll get the AA introduction out of the way first. Is there a 12 step program for inept farm wives (seriously. I need a class.)?

1] Hi, I'm Emily and I'm a Beef Cattle/Farm Wife/Mom (I'm not married to or the mother of any cows, in case that wasn't clear). I love beef, I love my husband, and I love the farm (maybe in that order) but I am absolutely a hot mess fail at the "farm wife" title. Smoke and Mirrors. I don't know a grain cart from a wagon, little bit of a joke at watching the gate (turn tail and run at the first step of a bold steer in my direction), and get motion sickness in the combine. That being said, I LOVE this land, I love our life, I love Ag, and I even love cows (with their stinky cow poop, flies, and all). You won't learn much about the nuts and bolts of the Ag or Cattle industry here (wrong page--I can probably link you to others if you're looking!) but you might feel better about your skills as a farm wife (if you're in the bizz) or just get a chuckle if you're not.

2] I love parentheses. It's my signature sarcastic "aside". It's probably not good grammar, it's maybe annoying, but it doesn't look like it's going anywhere anytime soon, so best just get on board with it.

3] One of my life's greatest guilty pleasures is (good-naturedly) harassing my husband--on social media and in real life. He harrumphs and asks me if it's really necessary that I posted "xyz" and yeah, I gotta say, it feels vital to my sanity that other people understand the eccentricities I undertake on the daily. 

4] Currently have 4 babes. Working on the 5th (I mean, not at this exact moment). Hubs hasn't agreed to that yet. Nor have the designated babysitting MILs. I'm sure it's fine.  

5] Love me some Jameson. My oldest (10) told me one night as I was partaking, "Alcohol doesn't solve your problems, Mom. They told me that in Guidance class." Okay first off, we're Irish Catholic. It's nearly blasphemous NOT to drink. And, that's true. It doesn't solve your problems, but man does it take the edge off. KIDDING. I didn't tell her that. But, a little judgey of her guidance counselor don't you think?

6] Professionally speaking, I'm a nurse. My mom thinks its humorous because I was never great at fielding emergencies growing up but so far I haven't been fired, sued, or killed anyone (that I know of) so I like to think I'm competent at it.  

I'd love to keep you in the know on my beef with my husband, the farm, my kids, our life, and even my beef with beef. 

If you're interested, follow along.