T's Blog Point Two Zero One Two

Even though the big boisterous world of ours is round.
A perfect circle with no edges or imbalances in it's circumference.
A creation that seamlessly orbits around the sun without us feeling any turbulence, bumps or sharp corners...


I know there is mass inequality within the world's sphere...
The man made multi-billion dollar creations within Dubai, green lushness of Switzerland and untouched shores in remote Indonesian locations...
Through to the flip side: slums, disease, riots and the craziness of Joseph Kony.




Now some may call me a snob... even though I am sitting in yesterday's clothes, not showered yet and drinking instant coffee - not a latte from Darby St.
But you only get one shot within this whirlwind.
And... I don't want to live in a place called Buttaba!




I mean seriously... Buttaba!!!

Hi, my name is Tanya, and I live in Buttaba!

STOP IT!


They say location is everything.
Location!
Location!
Location!

And Buttaba ain't gonna be MY location.

Hi, may name is Tanya and I live in Monaco.
Now we're talking!
Unrealistic...
Yes :(

Not even Google could calculate the distance between Buttaba and Monaco :( again.




At present I have the pleasure of opening my blinds to the view of Newcastle.
At the top of my driveway it's the views across Newcastle Harbour.
I waddle down the hill to all things entertaining and waddle up (much slower) the hill once all the entertainment has been had.
From my little perch at the top of the hill...
However confined the space is... for those of you not having the pleasure to frequent my abode, it is smaller than a standard Gloria Jeans lane way cafe.
It may have old grannies that fall over and can't get up the hill that need your assistance every so often,
And Indian neighbours that cook at 10pm each evening so the aroma's of their curries float past your nose on the couch making you hungry all over all again...
And the local uni students that think it's party night every night (I'm just jealous)

But..

It has been my sanctuary.




However, as the world dismisses the need for it to stop,
And you grow older, find a buddy and decide that a lane way Cafe just isn't quite gonna allow us to remain sane,
You make a decision to be mature.

Let's get into more debt!

And humans are meant to be the smart ones!
Dogs just walk over, cock there legs, widdle and state - "well that's my bit of land now"
Meerkats are a bit more free and hippy like - they choose to share their dwellings with squirrels and other critters...

But for me,
Finding land bigger enough (because I'm not moving out of a unit to live on a block that is the same size as my unit) to allow for all the necessities in life:
Outdoor room (mutual request)
Media hub (buddies request)
Wine cellar,
Gym room,
Double/Triple garage (mutual request)
Outdoor shed (buddies request)
Walk in wardrobe,
Butlers pantry (never knew these existed until recently... and hello... LOVE THEM!)
Veggie patch
Pooch ball throwing/rubbling grounds (mutual request)

And room for additions later on...
No!
Not a nursery,
But boat access and cover.

That is not in the middle of bum poo poo Idaho is proving difficult.




And before everybody jumps in and says there are other options Tanya...
I have just a few more pre-requisites:

Water must be less than 20min away.
Preferably less than 10min... walking distance.
Water can be in the shape or size (ie: ocean, lake or river)
Man made water holdings are not permissible.
Nor ARE SWAMPS!
The suburb name must be pronounceable.
And must not mean "mother earth" or "land warrior" in ancient ozzy.
Neighbouring blocks must not have burnt out commodores
Or house people that wear uggboats in warmer months.
Chickens must be further than 5km away.
Goats also must be further than 5km away.
Lizards larger than Carl - my mothers dog must also be further than 5km away.


However... You must not be in a place where your nearest neighbour is further than 5km, otherwise that means I'm living in the middle of bum poo poo Idaho!




So, for now, I'm going to take three LARGE steps (for short legs, maybe only two for the tall and advantaged) from this computer to my shower and get dressed for the day.