Posts under ‘voluntary simplicity’

Just a little break from my investment study today. I’ll talk about what’s happening around my life lately.
As you might already know, my city, Brisbane was hit by a flood a couple weeks ago. The worst flooding in 40 years. Australia’s third largest city was nothing like it’s usual sunny character. The dark muddy water [...]

My city, Brisbane is going through some of the worst flooding in 40 years. The news spread all over the world. Firstly, I want to thank those who contacted me to make sure that I’m OK. I am indeed super fine. My family, house, pets, garden, relatives, everything is doing ok. No flood damage around [...]

One good way to distinguish enthusiastic gardeners from ordinary gardeners in my head is this: Enthusiastic gardeners grow rare varieties or what’s usually said ‘not suitable’ successfully. They basically trust their instinct and take challenges no matter how impossible it may seem. They don’t listen or refer to the general guides that’s commonly available when [...]

Building up your own homestead is a fun and rewarding project. You don’t have to have a big land, you can start with what you are capable of. I started with a few pot plants of herb and spices several years ago. When I started I didn’t know anything about gardening. I tried growing plants [...]

I have backyard chickens for a while now. They still entertain me and give me surprises every now and then. The bond between the hens and me is much stronger than before. I feel them as precious pets rather than just egg supplying animals. I’m enjoying the time with them. By feeling the slow passing [...]