Contraceptron
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I think I actually made one of these a while back, but...
My name's Steve, I reside in downstate NY, and I've been extremely interested in traveling and breaking out of the shitty routines I've found myself in for the past 3 years. I have no interest in accruing a mountain of debt from college, nor do I have any real interest in working a medial cashier position forever, primarily because I've experienced both lifestyles and found no joy in either. Last summer, I took my first foray into bumming around on my bike, lasted 3 weeks alone with no prior planning or route in mind, and left feeling better than I ever have before. Everything I've been doing since then has been an exercise in mindless repetition, "comfort", and stagnancy. I feel like I'm wasting the only time I'll ever be this disease and pain-free sitting on the computer feeling exhausted, doing nothing with my friends, and working a pointless job 40 hours a week.
I would love to commit more to this lifestyle, train hop, find like-minded people and traveling partners, but I honestly don't know how to start. The fact that I've had zero support from my family and friends whenever I bring up the topic of traveling plus my lack of experience and knowledge has honestly scared the shit out of me. I'm hoping that joining this community will help me get the insight I want, lead me to try new things, and find a lot of great places to visit.
If there's a thread of basics/general info, I'd really appreciate a link... otherwise, would anyone be willing to give me an idea of how to start?
My name's Steve, I reside in downstate NY, and I've been extremely interested in traveling and breaking out of the shitty routines I've found myself in for the past 3 years. I have no interest in accruing a mountain of debt from college, nor do I have any real interest in working a medial cashier position forever, primarily because I've experienced both lifestyles and found no joy in either. Last summer, I took my first foray into bumming around on my bike, lasted 3 weeks alone with no prior planning or route in mind, and left feeling better than I ever have before. Everything I've been doing since then has been an exercise in mindless repetition, "comfort", and stagnancy. I feel like I'm wasting the only time I'll ever be this disease and pain-free sitting on the computer feeling exhausted, doing nothing with my friends, and working a pointless job 40 hours a week.
I would love to commit more to this lifestyle, train hop, find like-minded people and traveling partners, but I honestly don't know how to start. The fact that I've had zero support from my family and friends whenever I bring up the topic of traveling plus my lack of experience and knowledge has honestly scared the shit out of me. I'm hoping that joining this community will help me get the insight I want, lead me to try new things, and find a lot of great places to visit.
If there's a thread of basics/general info, I'd really appreciate a link... otherwise, would anyone be willing to give me an idea of how to start?