welcome girls and boys
12 months ago
hi my name is miriyan and i am 11 years pld
How to live near the ocean
It made me
more interesting 
"I lived oceanside one year, witnessing amazing sunrises, climbing giant boulders and soaking in the miracle of the sea; and it didn't cost me anything."
How I did it: As a kid, I chose a beach and walked the oceanside business zone, applying at every restaurant/hotel I passed, until I was hired. My benefits included room and board. In warm weather, it gave me a secure place (and free parking) and easy access to everything. In the Winter, it was a peaceful paradise for photography and contemplation.
Lessons & tips: On obtaining work to sustain you: If you are new to the hospitality industry, do some research on every company you apply to, whether you are beginning at a donut shop or a five-star spa. Expect to make mistakes, but work hard, listen, learn and move forward until you feel comfortable in your work. Learn to carry yourself with confidence,be honest and gracious, say what you mean, and always mean what you say. Finally apply at the more opulent establishments, and project that you belong there, because you do. Avoid getting involved in anyone's politics, and try not to take anything personally. Be professional and courteous, always. And on your blessed time off, walk the perimeters... explore the pinnacles... get to know the people around you... take notes, pictures, recordings... and absorb as much of the natural beauty as you can.
Resources: Curiosity, experience
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This is a link to small house plans to build a small house, of all things. But the nicest part is how cheap they are to build. With a smaller than average plot of land, this goal might be realized sooner than I had hoped for.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=2006_landing/Katrina_Cottage/KatrinaCottage.html
