Randumb Guy
New member
I just found out about this website today, I was so enamoured by the interesting expeditions, friendly community I just had to be part of it.
Keep in mind I am not good at summarizing so this will be a bit of an essay. But as soon as I've introduced myself I'll be keeping it shorter.
I grew up in a society that I felt detached from ever since I started having early memories (At around age 4). I was brought up and taught to work hard and enjoy what you earn later on. This mentality never clicked with me, and I hated that all of my guardians, teachers and adults whom I respected told me I had to go to school, finding a job, working it for the majority of my life, start enjoying life when I retire, then die. It bothered me to no end everyone I looked to for some insight and advice all told me the same thing. I was too afraid to try things on my own and looked to those with experience for support but they all said my idea of living life was "wrong" or "abnormal".
I'm very much about living in the moment, the downside to this mentality at first was complete disregard for personal well being, This caused me to start mixing some nasty drug cocktails, I've done most of them from liquor - injectables (that I don't feel comfortable mentioning) and everything in between. I'm learning ways to still live this lifestyle but in a more moderated and controlled fashion. I'm currently in my physical prime I don't want to waste it by going to school then starting a career. I felt like I was born in the wrong time period.
I have been trying to look for an escape for the past 14 years. As soon as I reached the 10th grade my mentality started to change rapidly, with that my friend pool started to dwindle slowly and it still is dwindling. I wanted to leave this materialistic city and everyone with it. My only problem was How?
I was convinced that in order to truly start over or leave everything behind I would have to have a large amount of money. I didn't know where or how to start. I read the stories here on how so many people just pack up and go into the complete unknown and manage to make ends meet while managing to still stay connected through phones. I have a deep respect for you that squat and continue walking that lonesome road.
I really want to just explore everything and anything. I'd love to travel to a bunch of Provinces, States Countries and Continents. I've always feared the unknown I never thought it possible for someone like me to abandon what little I have and manage to survive. But seeing how the rest of you manage is inspiring. I'd really like to learn more from everyone here mainly so I can get started on my own journey. I've always been fine with being a hermit but I can't stand being stationary for too long. I've been in this city for too long and would like to pack my things for the first time and truly "live" my life.
I've never been good with words so I'll try to paint a picture. You know how in these big cities everyone walks on the sidewalk properly to their right hand side. God forbid if you are an adult and you choose to skip like a child instead. People would think you are downright mentally ill or strange for doing something so insignificant as skipping down the sidewalk. I'm that guy that wants to skip. Sometimes I'll take off my shirt and walk in the coldest of winters or take off my pants and walk around just so I can laugh at all the people looking absolutely horrified that I'm just a bit nuttier and a bit different.
I want unpredictability. Lastly, I want your help. I've never squatted before but I know its something I have to try. I'm losing more each day and eventually I will have nothing whatsoever. I don't need to find meaning to my life, just a purpose to keep me occupied. I want to create my own journeys.
I'd like to learn a few things before I go on my squatting journey. Any tips, information or help would be greatly appreciated.
What provisions are essential? How do most of you generate income in a completely different land? So that you can still afford basic transportation and internet / phone usage?
Keep in mind I am not good at summarizing so this will be a bit of an essay. But as soon as I've introduced myself I'll be keeping it shorter.
I grew up in a society that I felt detached from ever since I started having early memories (At around age 4). I was brought up and taught to work hard and enjoy what you earn later on. This mentality never clicked with me, and I hated that all of my guardians, teachers and adults whom I respected told me I had to go to school, finding a job, working it for the majority of my life, start enjoying life when I retire, then die. It bothered me to no end everyone I looked to for some insight and advice all told me the same thing. I was too afraid to try things on my own and looked to those with experience for support but they all said my idea of living life was "wrong" or "abnormal".
I'm very much about living in the moment, the downside to this mentality at first was complete disregard for personal well being, This caused me to start mixing some nasty drug cocktails, I've done most of them from liquor - injectables (that I don't feel comfortable mentioning) and everything in between. I'm learning ways to still live this lifestyle but in a more moderated and controlled fashion. I'm currently in my physical prime I don't want to waste it by going to school then starting a career. I felt like I was born in the wrong time period.
I have been trying to look for an escape for the past 14 years. As soon as I reached the 10th grade my mentality started to change rapidly, with that my friend pool started to dwindle slowly and it still is dwindling. I wanted to leave this materialistic city and everyone with it. My only problem was How?
I was convinced that in order to truly start over or leave everything behind I would have to have a large amount of money. I didn't know where or how to start. I read the stories here on how so many people just pack up and go into the complete unknown and manage to make ends meet while managing to still stay connected through phones. I have a deep respect for you that squat and continue walking that lonesome road.
I really want to just explore everything and anything. I'd love to travel to a bunch of Provinces, States Countries and Continents. I've always feared the unknown I never thought it possible for someone like me to abandon what little I have and manage to survive. But seeing how the rest of you manage is inspiring. I'd really like to learn more from everyone here mainly so I can get started on my own journey. I've always been fine with being a hermit but I can't stand being stationary for too long. I've been in this city for too long and would like to pack my things for the first time and truly "live" my life.
I've never been good with words so I'll try to paint a picture. You know how in these big cities everyone walks on the sidewalk properly to their right hand side. God forbid if you are an adult and you choose to skip like a child instead. People would think you are downright mentally ill or strange for doing something so insignificant as skipping down the sidewalk. I'm that guy that wants to skip. Sometimes I'll take off my shirt and walk in the coldest of winters or take off my pants and walk around just so I can laugh at all the people looking absolutely horrified that I'm just a bit nuttier and a bit different.
I want unpredictability. Lastly, I want your help. I've never squatted before but I know its something I have to try. I'm losing more each day and eventually I will have nothing whatsoever. I don't need to find meaning to my life, just a purpose to keep me occupied. I want to create my own journeys.
I'd like to learn a few things before I go on my squatting journey. Any tips, information or help would be greatly appreciated.
What provisions are essential? How do most of you generate income in a completely different land? So that you can still afford basic transportation and internet / phone usage?
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