Okay, i'm not quite sure how to start this out. So sorry if it all sounds like, jumbled up and nonsense :willy_nilly: I used to know what i wanted to do in life. I wanted to go through school and become an acupuncturist, living in Japan... but things have really changed for me and i'm not the person i used to be. I feel more carefree and "go with the flow" kind of person. Instead of staying inside all day like i used to i'd rather take long walks with my friends and go camping, and i really like the idea of being free like that, you know? So i think that my idea of what i wanted to do before wouldn't really mix to well with how i feel now. I feel like i need to travel a lot, and that i'd be happiest doing that. I do not know much about realistic goals in life, honestly, so i needed help here. I want to travel with a few of my friends on a bus and just see the world further than my neighborhood. I want to feel free, i suppose. And maybe make jewelry with them or some other things and sell them as we travel to pick up some money. How would i go about doing that? Is it a smart idea... i don't really know, i tend to think things more complicated than i should (I blame my dad. He's the same way. Hahaha) so it holds me back sometimes. Can anyone help me? Sorry if my question isn't too clear... im not good at explaining things... -_-
I can relate, and I think a lot of other people here can too. I've always loved art. Growing up, I didn't have a care in the world, because I figured when I got out of school, I'd grab the world by the balls and a famous artist, bigger than Da Vinci, Dali, Frida, etc. Then reality hit me in the face. Hard. Years later, I'm working full time, going to school, etc. the usual bit. I always wanted to kind of just "run away" like that too. Tune in, turn on, drop out; get a VW bus and drive around, get high, experience things. sorry; rambling on and I probably haven't helped. But yeah, I hope some day I can save up and have enough money to live a little freely. Some might say just do it now, but like you said, you have to be realistic. Being homeless isn't fun, and living decently isn't free...
Yes, i know what your saying. Sometimes things just aren't what you expected and you are forced to take another route... Fortunately I'm not in any situations right now. I'm still in highschool and i have some time to make up my mind, save some money since i dont really need money right now, to perhaps get a VW bus type thing... bring a few friends and just leave. I wish it were so simple, but what do i know? It could be pretty simple. But thank you for replying, i appreciated it Good luck with your current problems though. Times are hard :\
Some words from an old lady who's been in your position ... First of all, stay in school until you have the skills/education to do what you want to do. Maybe that's college, maybe it's jewelry-making classes or vocational school, maybe it's something else. Whatever it is, stay there until you're done. It's very difficult to make a living without skills, unless your career ambition is to clerk at 7-11. Second, make damn sure you don't get pregnant unless you're absolutely 100% certain that's what you want, and not until after you've gotten the job skills you'll need. I'm sorry if this is self-evident, but the next young girl who has to raise her baby on her own with no skills and no prospects won't be the first. And no offense to young hippie men, but they're not the most stable people in the world. You can't necessarily rely on them to stick around and help raise a child. There's nothing wrong with wanting to travel and see things. Most people aren't able to make a career out of it, though, even if they wanted to. Like everything else, being a gypsy has its ups and downs. If you really think you want to be a traveling artist, then talk to people who actually do it. Go to art fairs and craft shows. Talk to the people in the booths there. Ask them about the life. I think you'll find that most of them have "real" jobs in addition to working the fairs. Jumping into your bus with friends and just hitting the road ... sure that's realistic, until you run out of gas ... LOL. I'm being a little facetious, but my point is ... make sure you've got your bases covered. My husband and I used to travel a lot in the summers, but we were teachers and had our summers free. We also had jobs to come back to. Don't hit the road with too little money and no contingency. I hope you take my words to heart. The main thing is the schooling. It doesn't have to be traditional college. But get some skills, whatever they may be. I wish you the best of luck edit (one week later): I think I'll stop responding to all these posts asking for "advice". I don't think these posters really want advice, anyway.
oh hell no, don't let ANYONE pressure you into joining the military; its a death trap and its not worth it.
I'm 16, I am guessing you are young yourself. I am constantly changing my views about life and my future. In light of recent events, your goals and feelings tend to change. Everything you do in your life is based off of your past experiences. Right now that feels like the best thing. If it continues like that, go for it. Nothing wrong with that. Have fun with your life. You only live once, make the best of it. However, chances are, you will come across something else that alters your perspective on life. And you will find something else to do .
