How Did You Get Into Sustainability?
Hello, I’m Danie, and I am so glad you are here! I started my sustainability journey before I ever even realized it. My parents taught me all about sustainability growing up without even really realizing it. They are both frugal and never really bought into consumerism. They taught me to love nature, fix things instead of tossing them, purchase clothes second-hand, cook at home, and take care of the things we have.
Now that I am an adult, I have not only learned how much I appreciated learning those skills growing up but how many other self-sustainable skills I want to learn: mending, sewing, food preservation (canning/fermenting), growing my own food, permaculture, zero-waste, sustainability, etc. As I’ve been on this journey, I’ve been learning how much these actions we take can impact our lives and the lives of the community around us. I’ve learned that sustainability means so many different things, but it really boils down to creating a life lived well and leaving a positive impact on the environment around us – so the next generation can also have a well-lived life.
My journey is messy and I am not a perfect anything – not a perfect minimalist, not perfect at zero-waste, imperfect at sustainability, and some days I’m just barely holding it together. But, I have learned on this wonderful, messy journey, that living a simple, joyful, meaningful life is often not perfect, it’s not planned out, and it’s the bumps in the road that make for the most interesting adventures. I am excited to share what I am learning with you, in hopes that you can design your own sustainable life.
Fun Facts:
- I am obsessed with Unicorns and board games.
- I am an absolute book nerd and love reading.
- Coffee is the greatest beverage.
- I met my husband playing volleyball.
- For my day job, I do Search Engine Optimization.
- I love thrift-flipping, upcycling, and hunting for treasures. What I don’t end up keeping, I use my Letter2Self Poshmark Store to sell.
Thanks for connecting with me! Don’t hesitate to reach out and say hi!
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