I plan on doing this next summer! I’m working my ass off this year to save up enough money to do it. I’m thinking 10 grand will do it. I’m buying a cheap truck, with one of those camper covers over the bed of it. And I’ve got this really cool, small and very short charcoal grill.
My plan is to jump in my truck with all the finances planned out; gasoline, food, insurance, emergency funds, cell phone bill, repairs, etc. Notice I didn’t mention lodging? I’ve got a really nice futon mattress that Im going to put in the back of it. And I want to just jump in that truck with me, my clothes, a laptop, a video camera, a digital picture camera, a cell phone, my grill, some food, my electric keyboard and a guitar… and hitting the road.
The plan is to not really have any plan as far as where I’m going, but to just go. And drive until I find something and video tape it and write about it and document all this that I see… And live. I’m planning on making a to-do list of things that most everyone needs to do in their lives, and setting out to do it within a 6 month time period, being as frugal as possible. I want to meet people, make a difference, help others, be admired, be respected, put everything into perspective and love life.
I’m 21 years old and now is the perfect time to do it. I want to be a singer, I can do it; record that record that I’ve been meaning to do. But I can only do it with 10 grand saved up and the money I make on the road by singing for tips. I want to limit myself to not having a “real job”, but rather, living life and doing what is important- growing closer to G-d. 6 months to do it is great and I dont think it would be a real waste of time, because I’ve spent well over 6 months at a time, going straight to work, coming home, going to work, coming home… all for the money.
Anyhow… I might live in my truck on the beach somewhere in Venice, California. Maybe in South Miami. Maybe I will drive up to New York City and do it there for a while. It’s up in the air at this point, but where ever I go, I know I’m going to leave in impression.
What do you think about my silly, bohemian, gypsy idea? Please let me know.
dr_desiree84@yahoo.com
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