Friday, July 20, 2007
Living the Simple Life
Kristin and I are working to simplify our lives. Lately it feels more and more like we need a change of pace, and we've outlined a few initiatives that we think are going to make a difference:Living More Organically, and Locally. We're going to be cutting much of the meat from our diet, and moving more to rice, beans, and vegetables. We're also looking for local, free-range sources of meat, as well as dairy and eggs. Not only does it sustain local farming in our community, it's more healthy.
Reducing Clutter. We're trying to get rid of the stuff that's been cluttering our house. A lot of it we don't need or use, and getting rid of it will make cleaning and maintaining order a lot easier.
Saying No to Chinese Goods. We've been inspired by the stories of people doing this, and are curious to see if we can do so too. Again, finding local alternatives helps the local economy, though I'm reasonably sure that for some items there will be no ready second choice.
Emigrating to New Zealand. To dream the impossible dream. We'd like to do this, sometime in the future, and live as Kiwis for a year or two. It would be an awesome adventure, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the kids. Of course, Kristin and I will need to be in much better shape for it, and planning for it helps us to accomplish our other goals above.
Labels: Unbridled Hope for the Future
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