Due to developments that I do not wish to discuss on this blog I am no longer living in my apartment. If you are a long time reader of this blog you might remember that at one time I dreamed of living in a van down by the river. So I am looking at my current situation as a chance to actually live that dream. I might end up not liking it but it should at least be an interesting experience.
it has been harder to find that I like in my price range than I anticipated. In the meantime I am sleeping at various different places. I have camped out a few nights, slept in my car a couple nights, stayed at a friend’s a couple nights, stayed at my mom’s a few nights, and even slept in my storage unit a couple nights. These are all a lot better than actually being homeless but they aren’t great. I’m hoping I find a van soon or I’ll probably break down and rent an apartment for a short term. This was going to be a longer post but the admin for this site has been down all day and now the library is about to close. There will be more posts on this topic soon.
I know you’ll bounce back soon and find your groove. Vandwelling might be a nice way to solve both transportation and shelter needs. If I went that route I’d take a months-long road trip and pay for it all by mystery shopping along the way.
I really enjoyed meeting you in KC. Had a great time trading mystery shopping stories. Still haven’t figured out why they gave me pickles for my sausage biscuit.
I’m still considering the vandwelling but having a hard time figuring out what I want to do. The mystery shopping road trip does sound like fun. If I’m ever in your area I’ll stop for a visit.
Wow that’s crazy! Hope all is well and you find something good soon.
Thanks.
Well, as long as your Mom is in the area, I won’t worry about you too much. Good luck!
Yeah, I can always count on my Mom to help me out but she has enough problems so I won’t add to them.
I’m sorry that you’re going through this (whatever it is) but if it’s the impetus to start living out a dream, then maybe it’s for the best.
It is probably for the best in the long run but it does kinda suck right now.
The picture shows a tough situation there. But I’m sure it will be a worthwhile journey for you. Take care and stay safe always.
Thanks.
I want to emphasize that my current living arrangements are by choice. I do have money to rent an apartment if I want to do that.
Please make sure your viewer know this is not my fault nor did I make you do this. Thank you
Ok. The decision was mine.
An interesting development, and maybe a great series of posts for your blog. Be careful out there!
It could be the subject of a few posts. I’ll be careful.
Andy so sorry especially since this sounds like a “single” adventure and not a joint one. I do understand I’m relatively in the same boat but also wish to not discuss. You’ll pull thru this!
Thank you.
Good luck – I hope it gets better soon. A good friend of mine slept in his car one summer when he was traveling out west and I got to meet up with him and hike during part of it. He was happy to have a place to his own soon after that. Living in a van could be a great way to live frugally.
I’ll soon find out how living in a van works.
Giving up living in an apartment to live on the street doesn’t sound like a very good idea, even if it is a long time dream. Be careful! There are a lot of bad people out there.