munyas

The romantic notion of wide open spaces and fresh air was compelling when the real estate agents were painting fanciful pictures for us of our new 'rural' lifestyle. However the daily grind associated with living here takes it's toll over time. I dismissed the commute into the city as manageable. With no public transport, forget about dinner and a show in the city, it's all just too hard. And the traffic, it's so much worse than I thought it would be. Unpredictable, and if there is even a hint of rain, forget being home in time for dinner. Even after NBN, internet speed is still insufficient for me to be able to run my business. It's noisier here than you would expect, also. And a quick trip to the shops is not an easy feat. I now spend all my weekends trying to maintain my property, but the list of work just never ends. I am weary, and regret my decision to move here. I want to sell, but too many people seem to have the same idea at the moment, I will lose Capital if I sell now. I need a holiday, but must remember to hire people to maintain my acerage while I am gone.