WE GOTTA GET OUTTA THIS PLACE

Originally Posted by Hyde

To be honest, I can't really imagine Danielle or Chris living here =\

Yeah, me neither. Not sure why you'd think we'd want to live there, though...?

My ideal is not the ideal of Chris's either, and I want to take a moment to define my own desires:

I want an old New England farm with at least 10 acres of land. Room enough for chickens, a milk cow, maybe a pig or two. I want the peace and quiet of nature but I also want easy access to civilization when I need it. I wouldn't wander much further than 2-3 driving hours from Boston. I'd have a lot to learn before I attempted the lifestyle I want to live, but I'd be happy to give it a go.

I don't want to look at a clock all the live-long day, and I want to be more in touch with the seasons and the land. If I could find a way to work from home (which I think I may be able to manage at some point in the future), I can make this happen. But I doubt Chris would want to live the minimalist, self-reliant life I want to lead. I'd be most eager to raise my kids in this way.

I don't envision myself anywhere but New England, but I would definitely humor places like the American northwest and maybe the wilderness of Wyoming and Montana. I dream about Alaska. But none of these places would feel quite like home like New England does to me.

Jam it back in, in the dark.