Why I’m Glad I Live In The Country
My move from suburbs to country was one of the best things I’ve ever done!
Since moving to the country I’ve come such a long way, from the low level public servant I once was … I’ve left the nine to five grind, become a mother, bred many lovely puppies, and found good homes for them. And I’m become a poet and writer.
This final thing, poet and writer, is the one that makes me so proud of myself for! I have eight published books, with at least two, probably three more, with another on the way for next year. I’ve also beome the editor of a popular newsletter, the Mallala Crossroad Chronicle, that goes out to my local community, the people of Mallala, a small rural town in South Australia.
My love of words has led to become the President of Adelaide Plains Poets, a weekly writing group too, and this group now organises a monthly poetry reading, often with a writing related workshop first as well. And the group also puts on an annual Poetry competition, and a Festival of Words as well. All because I’ve been able to gather like-minded people together, so we can all share our love of words, and work to take that love further.
I doubt I would have ever done most of these things, if I’d stayed working for a wage. I may not get much money these days, but my satisfaction with the life I’m living is worth the lack of…
