♡ Introducing @hempress: Earth-loving Organic Seamstress, Cannabis Farmer, Hula-Hooper ♡

in #introduceyourself7 years ago (edited)

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Greetings Steemit family! At this point I have waited more than long enough to do my #introduceyourself post. So without further ado...

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Being in nature is one of my favorite parts of this life. I have found that mother nature is like a health spa for our minds, bodies & spirits. Spending time outside with the beauty and bounty of our Earth, in all of her phases, does so much for depression and anxiety - my mind and heart feel cleansed and healed when in the presence of our great nurturer. Earth does not take years for her healing to work ~ spend 15 minutes in nature and you will look and feel more alive, fresh, and beautiful than you did even 15 minutes before. She has medicinal properties that no money can buy.

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My first job was in the nursery above. I have almost exclusively worked with plants since this time. This was a blissful space & I thoroughly
enjoyed my days "deadhead-ing" and maintaining plants here.

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As you can tell by now, I'm definitely a bit of a nature enthusiast.

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Hula hooping holds a special place in my heart and has for the past two or so years. When I first started hooping, I'd spend hours a day inside my circle, like it was my job. From the moment I picked up a hoop, I knew that I wanted it to be apart of my life. I've certainly come a long way from where I started, and I don't ever like going too long without a flow session. I will always make a point to bring mine along or buy another when traveling. I just can't help myself when it comes to this hobby. Now that it is warming up, I will definitely be trying my hand at some new tricks.

Click below to see a quick video of me hooping at this year's Anarchaforko. Thank you @lily-da-vine for facilitating this gathering and allowing us to utilize this space

~My spirit animal is the Fox ~

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Reach for the moon & shoot for the stars

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A Fresh Hoop...

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...which ended up traveling well over 3000 miles with me...

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One of things in this life that brings me the most joy is creating beauty! I can't get enough! Above is one of my handmade hemp necklaces before being finished. I cannot express the honor and happiness that I feel to be able to work with one of the most wonderful plants known to man, in so many ways. Whether it be working with hemp twine, fabric, or the plants themselves - it absolutely fills me up. I have been persecuted in the past for possession of this plant so it's truly freeing to have the ability to incorporate it into these different areas of my life today.

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"Gone are the days we stopped to decide where we should go...we just ride..."

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Wearing organic hemp in front of organic ganja that I tended to a couple seasons ago. These plants were beautiful beasts and I thank the heavens every day for the opportunity to work with them

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My friends/family play such a big role in my life and I really don't know where I would be without them today. I have met so many wonderful human beings since I have been here on this Earth and am so grateful for each of you who have made a difference in my life. I love this tribe so much, near or far we are always connected.

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↑ Mendocino, CA ↓

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^ Outside of the Crystal Ballroom for Dark Star Orchestra ^

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Apple Jam Music Festival

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" Monday Funday "

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↑ 4/20 on Mt. Tabor ~ the year before last ↑

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Helping pack out the Third Eye Shoppe after its going out of business ↑ I have so many fond memories of this place and will never forget the good times spent here, whether it was to help load hundreds upon hundreds of copies of The Emperor Wears No Clothes in as well as out of the basement, assembly-line style, or just for a visit.

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The Third Eye was loved by many in the community. This graffiti appeared on the back side of the building shortly before the closing of the shop. I witnessed many a glass display case be carried down/up this set of old stairs by @elamental and others

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Everyone waiting to get in on the last day the shop was open

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Fungi at the Third Eye

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The Emperor Wears No Clothes by Jack Herer

This book affirmed for me everything I knew to be true about cannabis, and more. It gives a comprehensive history of the plant and how it was criminalized. It's something I will read again and again, and I would highly recommend you check it out at least once. This copy was generously gifted to me by the author's son, which I am still grateful for today, as it was something I needed to read and have in my life.

This is the book that started the cannabis hemp revolution. More than 600,000 copies have been sold to date. Jack wanted this information to be available to everyone, so he published the text of the book here on the internet for free.

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Don't let the government fool you

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Contrary Creek - I spent many days here finding obsidian & communing with mama earth. My mum would sometimes go to pan gold also.

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Family Faire with my love ~ @elamental

This event is something I look forward to each year. There's a pretty large hill on the edge of the grounds, and if you climb to the top, you'll find neat structures like this peace sign and rock thrones further up. If you make it up high enough, you'll see that the grounds are in the shape of a heart ♡ Pretty fitting as the atmosphere is filled with a lot of love.

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Being in the path of totality during the eclipse was hands down one of the most incredible things I have ever experienced. I will never look at the sky, the sun, or the moon in the same way; on that day a whole new sort of respect & Love for our earth was woven into, breathed into my existence. I have never been through anything quite like it. It was while at the eclipse gathering that I realized that I could no longer sit idly by while the fashion industry destroys the earth, and that I need to be one of the people effecting change. So this was where the name of my clothing brand was birthed- Total Eclipse Threads. Of course it was only natural that mother nature had such a big hand in this process.

CLICK HERE to see @elamental's full post on the Oregon Eclipse Gathering
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Oregon Eclipse Gathering with @elamental

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Seeing Arizona for the first time was also one of the greatest experiences of my life. I can honestly say I've never been on a better road trip.

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We went early in the year which was the perfect time to go. It wasn't unbearably hot like it can be later in the year. Gem & Jam and the gem show in general were both absolutely beautiful and unforgettable! The energy of all those crystals together at once is quite intense.

S u n r i s e // S u n s e t

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Aragonite Star Clusters

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My favorite dog - Nakita

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Michie Tavern ~ my mum, grandmother & uncle all worked here ~ I will always love visiting these historic buildings

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Crystals light up my life ~ Among my favorites are Danburite, Picture Jasper, and Opalized Flourite, also known as Tiffany Stone

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"Sometimes the light's all shining on me..."

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Being in Acapulco, MX had a great impact on my mind and soul. Witnessing so many freedom loving anarchists gather together at once to share endless amazing ideas was super inspirational, to say the least!

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Good times with @uoslavery & I on the beach in Acapulco, MX. Thanks to @elamental for snapping this shot.

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Prodigal Sunn & Killah Priest brought the Spark to Acapulco
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Endless thanks to @kennyskitchen~~ Happy early birthday brother, @elamental, @alchemage, and many more for inspiring me to get started on this platform! If it wasn't for you all I wouldn't be here!

♡ Thank you for joining me on my journey ~ I look forward to sharing more here ♡

~@hempress

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Wow great post and nice to meet you. I hope you will have a great time here on Steemit. And yes it's an awesome plant too bad there are too many stupid rules and I live in the Netherlands....

Upvoted and Following :)

I hope there will be a time in the near future where you won't have to worry about those nonsense rules. Your comment, up-vote & follow are all greatly appreciated, my friend! Wishing you well from the U.S.

This is one of the better introduce yourself posts I've seen. I can tell you put a lot into it. Miss you girl, much love with a full upvote and a resteem.

On another note....we are scary alike. I love the photo with the succulent...

And in regards to the tying hemp, that was my childhood lol I'll definately make you some beads and pendies for you to play around with next year at the fork >:D we should do some sort of crafts fork event lol

I had similar thoughts when we met..."we are scary alike!" Down to the color of our locks! I am so thankful we crossed paths. I think of you and miss ya every day my sister. I like the sound of a crafts fork event; I meant to bring my hemp last time but I just could not make it fit, lol. If we both get into plant dyes, then we could show others how. I believe the process is slightly different when you're doing skeins of yarn vs fabric so we could collaborate on a lesson. It is an ancient DYING art that needs revival. Are you talking about making glass beads and pendants? That would be so cool. I used to do beads from polymer clay which were fun. Thank you for your comment @lily-da-vine, made my day! Sending love your way today.

Yeah I've had comical Parent Trap thoughts with us, but like if the girls in that movie were stoners lol.

We should definately collaborate for next year, I honestly believe all crafts are dying, sewing and crochet included so I think it's worth sharing. Also a great way to take control of your life as an anarchist, I don't know about you but I have a hard time finding clothes that fit my skinny frame correctly, being able to sew and crochet is a huge advantage.

I was talking about glass beads, at the least I'll have a few to give you next year when I see you. :) Maybe we could hang out and you could try making one yourself on the torch sometime, time permitting.

Omgaia I loveee that thought. You're so right about all crafts dying though, really. Classes are in order ♡
Glassblowing seems intimidating as all get out, but likely just because I've never done it before. I'd be honored to have you show me!
If all goes well I'd like to have something special made for you by the next time we cross paths. Good thing I have plenty of time to hone my skills. Would you say you wear a small?

Yes, probably pretty close in size to what you wear, I'm just shorter from what I can tell.

Excited for next year, we're getting ready to start really planning the fork stuff again, this time much earlier.

So am I! @elamental and I will spend a good part of the year preparing for it too.

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Viewing Lake Oku at the highest point

Agree’d she clearly put some effort into this one! Big ups 😎

Mad love Sister! Keep the world amazing!

Whoa, you have a lot of crystals. That huge amethyst! One of my favorites. A plate of aragonite to feed your soul =)

I'll never forget holding that big ol' amethyst in my hands for the first time. Not sure that I have ever held a bigger piece even to this day.

Beautiful. Nature at its best! I love all the photos you provided.

Many thanks for looking and for your comments! I'm glad you appreciated the photos.
Wishing you all the best!

wow this is a good introduction

I appreciate you! ♡


Welcome to Steem @hempress.

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All the Best!!!

awesome post, had to resteem, and upvote.
anyone reading this should too.

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We gotta blaze it! When is your man gonna call and let's hang! And we're you at Tabor this 420?

Love it Sister and keep being you! Got any cute single friends? I could use a stoner girl with a green thumb!

Sorry we both have been really busy. He has been meaning to call you but there's not been time. I'm surprised we didn't see you at Tabor because we were up there. @elamental wants to know what you're doing tomorrow?
Thank you for your compliment & encouraging words :-) I haven't got any single friends that match your description though, at least not that I can think of off the top of my head! hehe

I'm trying to get over to @powpow420 and check in on him. And then trying to get to the waterfront for the beautiful weather. Have class Friday 5-8 for weapons and lightsaber sparring... Sunday is drumcircle at Tom McCall waterfront Park at the beginnings of se Salmon Street.

And yeah I was blazed at Tabor for sure! And now I think about it I might have seen you! You look like a rainbow Family friend of mine.

But yeah same name on discord. Hit me up let's smoke!

Do you have a saber? That sounds like an interesting class.

As for being blazed on Tabor, I think all of us were. At least the ones with some sense were, lol. It's very possible you saw us up there. We were posted up by a tree up top, blazin it and eating vegan gummies :-)
Yesss let's burn one down

Yep and we were Swordfighting at Tabor but it was a bit late...

And will be having the sabers at drum circle. The nerds are not interested in learning more like playing pretend and dressup. But me and my buddy Mike are taking it seriously. And have the gym too we can work out at. And you are welcome anytime. Let me know. Teaching class Friday 5-8

But yeah see you Sunday! Dog will be excited! And I'll be there early. So let me know when you are planning on being there