things i learned in scourie

Things I learned in Scourie, I wrote this on the overnight train from Inverness to London. Little sleepy. Thia also marks the beginning of my love affair with Nutella 1. Small businesses thrive all throughout the world. If you don't think they do, your not in a small area. Of course you don't see "mom and pops" in time square! 2. There is no reason to be separated from your food. Growing your own food doesn't require a lot of knowledge, just a lot of work and a willingness to do it. 3. When searching for your ideal place to live, ask yourself; if I had to drive two hours to a grocery store / shopping center/ hospital would I still live here. It really shows you what's important to you. 4. One room schoolhouses do still exist. Education is great there. Social skills are great there. Surprisingly enough, kids learn and adapt 5. Getting old doesn't mean you can't go dancing, learn a new language, outwork a young blood, drive 100mph, or out drink me with scotch. 6. In my fortnight in the highlands of Scotland not once did I see anyone wear a kilt. This involves me going to formal community functions, meeting people who have never left the village they were born in, and seeing touristy attractions. Haggis however, is real... and tasty! 7. If you've never thrown a chicken before, and someone says "throw that chicken over there" ask for directions... 8. If you live far enough out things will come to you. i. e. Banks and movie theaters are both mobile. 9. Lots of places in the world have thousands of miles of ocean front and lake front property without a single building anywhere. (And don't say "well duh Alaska!" Im talking moderate temperature, livable to the average person property) 10. When living, step out of your comfort zone occasionally. Ask questions. Drag others out of their comfort zones occasionally. Making an ass out of yourself is underrated.