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What is your ideal home?

When was the last time you saw any of your friends and family, away from your drinking/gossip buddies and coworkers?

I went visiting with a relative of mine the other day. They lived in a posh and spacious bungalow, with the grounds covered by cute trees and shrubs. A swimming pool would have made their home picturesque. 

In the dynamic and fast world, we live in, getting an ideal home is almost impossible for the majority of the population. The family earnings, costs, convenience, and family demands all put a toll on seeking an ideal home.



A home is a place we go to after a long day of work, study, or leisure. It is the abode we escape, albeit momentarily the craziness of life. Sadly for some, the home is the source of anxieties, abuse, toxicity and endless drama. Fortunately, for a majority, the home is the place of refuge. 

I grew up in the countryside, our home nestled between two hills, thus the duration of sunlight was slightly limited. However, the forest cover then was enviable, and the nearest tree line was a welcome sight every morning I woke up. 

Being in the city now, amidst the concrete jungle, I wistfully crave the freshening aura of the countryside. My juvenile fantasies included a home, by the beach with a background of forest cover. I would take that without skipping a beat if I ever get there.

The rate of deforestation in most civilizations is worrying. Tree cover and forests might become like the fabled dinosaurs in a few years! What informs your choice of a home for you? Is it the surrounding environment, the cost, convenience, or just home?

I am considering moving back to shags (countryside), set up a sizable farm, hopefully with a horse or two for good measure. This will provide a welcome getaway when the buzz and noise in the city become too much. 

I understand most people do not have a home in the countryside to run back to. What with, meager earnings, shrinking economies, families, kids, and stressful work schedules. 

Hopefully, you get your ideal home or at the very least you will treat yourself to some nice weekend getaway. It doesn’t have to be extravagant or detailed. 

A random drive out of town, away from the mundane routine of life should be rejuvenating. Next time we can think of possible getaway ideas.

To better living!

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