Adventures

Do you have any extra time? I bet you say you don’t but I also bet you’ll want to make some.. just a few minutes.. .to poke around these links:

http://exilelifestyle.com/ (I can’t decide if I like this guy. I harbor lots of resentment for him. Not sure why).
http://www.technomadia.com/2010/01/a-buck-a-mile/

I sent these to the boy yesterday after a few conversations we had.
One was about how easier it is to get by in the world when you are really really good looking.
Another was about the differing quality of experiences you get when you spend different amounts of time in different places, i.e. it takes about two months to get acquainted with a new place or town because you have to feel a) safe, b) find where everything you need is (like the grocery store or the hardware store etc), and c) you’re nervous and excited and all of these things run together to give you a slightly less approachable aura in a new place.

However, the concept of traveling around and doing seasonal work and living out of a camper van – or even a regular van – is becoming more and more attractive to me. You work the jobs you want to do – lift operator, retail, ranch hand, barista, farmer, brewer, baker, candlestick maker, etc. – to learn about things like, skiing and different kinds of products and coffee and wine and growing things and horses and animals etc. You see all the places you want to see. You are in control of when and where and how long. Sure, there is risk involved, but the satisfaction of being in control of all of the above is a large payout, as compared to the risk of your SOUL DYING from some SOUL SUCKING desk job where everything is taken care of for you.

So.. I’m leaning towards a lifestyle like this for our next adventure. What do you think?