Cool Compliments from Strangers

So I’ve been working pretty hard on the ranch and I just figured working hard means you’ll get more done, you’ll feel good about your progress, and those you’re helping will appreciate the help! Well, today I got some really amazing compliments that have left me smiling for a while after the fact!

The electrician and battery guy came today to replace and rewire the batteries for the house (we’ve been having a power outage a day since I’ve been here) and I helped move some of the batteries around! The old ones were about 125lbs apiece, but the new ones that we had to move in were 318lbs apiece so I stepped in to help move them via trolly. The first compliment came from Tate, who said “Rachel is probably the best overall WWOOFer we’ve had”. And I just !!!!!! Ah!! What a cool compliment! Then, once we’d finished up moving the batteries and getting them all in place, the electrician, Bill, looked at me and said “You’re the strongest woman I’ve ever met!” And again, !!!!!!!! Wow!

It’s really cool to receive compliments about things like work ethic, or strength from people that have been in this industry for 30+ years. It’s also cool to receive compliments outside of normal flattery! I'm excited, confident, and a little proud of the fact that people are recognizing things about me that I find normal!

What a cool thing y’all!

Stay curious and happy travels!