Hi, my name is Joanna and, in a bid take back control of what makes me happy, I have decided to live off grid, deep in the Spanish countryside. I do have mains water but all of my electricity comes from solar panels (or the generator on cloudy days!) and gas bottles provide both water heating and the ability to cook. I shop in bulk once a week and then, quite often, it's only my partner that I see from day to day.
I have consciously decided to take myself away from the daily pressures that a consumer society places on both individuals and families so I don't watch television (with its associated advertising culture) nor do I read a daily paper or magazines
The result so far? I read more, I listen to more music and podcasts, I learn more and I have more free time to spend with my partner and my dog.
I will post about my daily life, about living off grid and share the photos I take. My aim is to inspire others and generally try to make the world a happier place.