Personal journal article #2

Yesterday, I played football with my friends out in the field. The field next to my house was very green, damp and full of life. It is next to woods where we often see wildlife as we play football. I am happy to live in a smaller town where I still have the opportunity to enjoy such luxuries as nature and seeing fields of green grass available for us to use. Isn't it ironic that in todays society, nature is both a luxury and a commodity? I can't imagine living in a large city and worrying about smog or pollution from the large populous affecting our views of the environment around us. I believe quality of life is directly proportional to the quality of our environment. This acknowledgement makes it that much more important for me to preserve and appreciate my local environment.