Dreaming Of A Homestead Amidst COVID-19 Crisis

"On a personal level, how can we prepare for the next health crisis? Are there things that we can do to prepare for the next one?"

This COVID-19 health crisis has been making me think of the things that I can do to prepare for the next pandemic that will make countries around the globe to quarantine their people again. So, while most are sound asleep in the comfort of their homes, here I am in the middle of the night watching videos on YouTube about homesteading and homestead life.

Personally, the greatest impact of this quarantine to me is not being able to work. Thus, no cash inflow to my bank account that further leads to getting behind in my rent and insurance and running out of cash for groceries and some other miscellaneous expenses. I'm still thankful though that at least I have an apartment to stay in during this quarantine.

Since I have nowhere to go and no one to constantly talk to, I spend most of my time watching YouTube videos that I think will be able to help me come up with ideas that can help me prepare for whatever crisis that may happen in the future. The best idea that I think will help me avoid the challenges that I'm having right now is living off-grid in a permaculture property. Below are the ideas that I have so far to get to this kind of living:

• Job that allows work-from-home anytime

• Piece of land outside of Metro Manila

• Fully off-grid home

• Own vehicle

With this kind of crisis in the future, earning money in the comfort of my own home is the best solution for me to be able to avoid the congested Metro Manila and all the bad things that come with it. With this in mind, I need to find a job that will allow me to work from any place.

Since the goal is to avoid Metro Manila, I need to have a property outside the metro but will still allow me to access it easily. A small piece of land in the woods will be the best option for me. And having a fully off-grid home in this property will be great: a home powered by solar energy, with a rainwater catchment system, surrounded by edible plants, and with a mini-backyard poultry for easy access of food. And of course, my own vehicle for easy transportation.

In my next posts, I'll be sharing my thoughts and ideas on how I plan to have these in the next ten years.