My original idea about this blog

The view from our deck

I haven't really done much with this blog since I started it, originally I thought it would just be a space for me to post links and articles about furniture that I like and plan on building myself and document my experiences along the way but I've realized that besides recycled furniture I have so many more interests and passions, most of it leaning  toward an alternative way of living. In fact I moved back to the small town I grew up in with my girlfriend to simplify our lives and start living a healthier more fulfilling life. It's been a really big adjustment, not that we were living this big city life but in the sense that making the choice and actually doing what you set out to do is a lot different from the way you picture it in your mind. I also run a small computer support business which is my main source of income and takes up most of my time so it's really hard trying to balance your dreams with the reality of day to day living.

What I eventually would like to do is buy a piece of land and build my own home using natural materials that are locally sourced over a period of a few years so that by the time we move in it's paid off and we aren't forever bonded to the bank. Unfortunately Property Prices in South Africa at the moment are seriously over inflated and sellers are asking unrealistic prices so we'll probably have to wait a while before the market becomes affordable again.

Anyway, what I was trying to say before I got sidetracked is that I'm going to be posting a lot more frequently over a variety of different topics, so hopefully you'll find it interesting and visit more.