The DH and I frequently dream about where we would like to be and what we would like to have around us in 5 years. Currently I think our situation is less than ideal but we make it work nonetheless. But some days are just plain hard and stressful when you know the time and energy you put into living is just much more than its worth.
So some of our dreams are...
To buy a piece of land- a few acres outside of the city, but not in the middle of suburbia either
Grow some of our own food without dealing with pesticides, etc
Chickens and maybe a horse or two- the DH insists we must have chickens which makes me glad he at least grew up with them and knows exactly what to do because it will surely be a learning process for me. And horses are a love and hobby of my DH, but that might be in the 10 year dream!
Build our own small home on that piece of land and use reclaimed materials. I never liked the feel of brand new homes. The character of older, worn materials attracts me and maybe just reminds me of my childhood.
The list goes on but those are just a few of the more frequently discussed. I look forward to making the dream a reality, little by little.
