OK, for one, it has been entirely too long since I have posted. Sorry about that.
However, I must say that I have been doing quite a lot of research into the USA Nomadic Cyclist lifestyle. It seems really appealing to me as one who needs to limit herself on what she needs for life. I am thinking about going on a year tour after I get done with college (frankly, no more then 4 years) of bicycling around the USA and using some skills that I have with a bit if ingenuity, make money along the way to support myself money-wise. I realize that I first need a job during college, which I hope will not require too much travel for (and local too). I also realize that the hardest part will be getting everything I need and just leaving. If everything goes as planned, and if Jesus tarries, then I should be able to get everything I need by the time the four years end to start my one year tour of the USA, then ask God where does he want me to settle, if He wants me to go on tour at all. Its food for thought...
Pros to Nomadic Cyclist Lifestyle:
- Study Time: This is a good time to study up and pray up on my Bible.
- Cheaper in the Long-run (or should it be cycle?): Without a house payment, car insurance, credit cards,and other bills that come with it, you have yourself some extra cash that could be put toward other things, like savings!
- Buying only what you Need: This can teach me how to use what I have, and not carry anything that I either cannot sell well, or truly do not need to survive. Keeps me from spending unnecessarily. I could solve it by collecting the things I like and mailing them to my "address" when the box is full enough, but it would be best to not have any glass stuff....
- EXERCISE!!!: Lord knows that this near 250 Ib girl needs to get out there and exercise! I like to bike, so why not do it for a long-term trip? Bike the pounds off.
-Organization: I suck at being organized, so I figured that the best way to be is having as few possessions as possible. Minimalist thinking.
- People-Skill Level 2/10: My people-skills suck, and I know it. Knowing how little I do, this will help me to open up to people (even if I don't like them) and get over my dislike for the masses (hopefully) and have a compassionate heart for the homeless (those who don't have the supplies/money to live nomadicly and self-supporting).
- Wild Eating: Having an affinity for bows, arrows, traps and slingshots, this is where I could practice on the road hunting skills. Stay in a hunting place for a week, and stock up on the wild-meat jerky.
Plus I could sell the skins/bones/meat whenever. (this gives me an idea for deer sausage.....hmmm...)
- Good Businesswoman: If I decide to to sell things right then and there, then I must learn how to bargain. This will teach me so.
- Live (Legally) Anywhere!: Self-explanatory.
Cons to Nomadic Cyclist Lifestyle:
- Jehovah's World: When you have lived indoors for pretty much all of your life, its hard to see beyond those four walls you keep yourself in. Everything is controlled, and if your family brings in enough income, can have enough to live a comfortable life without ever going outside for more then a few hours to mow the lawn or take care of the garden (if that). So the world that the Good Lord Jehovah made for human-kind can be brutal, and the elements that make it so will be hard enough as it is to live CONSISTENTLY outdoors. This is not including the animals I will encounter. That will be one challenge that I hope to overcome.
- Keeping myself Prioritized: Having lived in a pretty easy life, priorities have not been my biggest thing. Making a plan and keeping to it long-term to see is not what I am best at. This will allow me to do so in time.
- Keeping in Contact with Family/Friends: That will be the biggest trouble for me, simply because I really do not care to carry any electronics unless I absolutely have to. On the other hand, it might not be so bad to have a few things, as snail-mail could be too slow.
- Physically/Mentally Draining: I will probably want to go back after a few days, but if I put my stubbornness to good use, then I should persevere.
- Food/Money Shortage: If I am not absolutely stingy on what I buy, then I will not be a good or happy camper. Have to plan ahead for every possible thing that could happen. If food gets in low supply, then have to go hunt/fish/buy the food. BTW, have to find a solar/wind power refrigerator...there is that money thing again....
Honestly, I think that I can do it if I put my mind to it. Plus I am thinking about asking a friend to join me in this journey across the USA. She has been wanting to get out of where she is for soooo long, and this will be the perfect way for her to get out. But I have to tell my ultimatum though: she has to go to college to learn something(s) that can be done on the road traveling. I will tell her tomorrow when I go down to her place.
Pray that Jehovah lets me go! Pray that He makes the way for the trip to be successful!
However, I must say that I have been doing quite a lot of research into the USA Nomadic Cyclist lifestyle. It seems really appealing to me as one who needs to limit herself on what she needs for life. I am thinking about going on a year tour after I get done with college (frankly, no more then 4 years) of bicycling around the USA and using some skills that I have with a bit if ingenuity, make money along the way to support myself money-wise. I realize that I first need a job during college, which I hope will not require too much travel for (and local too). I also realize that the hardest part will be getting everything I need and just leaving. If everything goes as planned, and if Jesus tarries, then I should be able to get everything I need by the time the four years end to start my one year tour of the USA, then ask God where does he want me to settle, if He wants me to go on tour at all. Its food for thought...
Pros to Nomadic Cyclist Lifestyle:
- Study Time: This is a good time to study up and pray up on my Bible.
- Cheaper in the Long-run (or should it be cycle?): Without a house payment, car insurance, credit cards,and other bills that come with it, you have yourself some extra cash that could be put toward other things, like savings!
- Buying only what you Need: This can teach me how to use what I have, and not carry anything that I either cannot sell well, or truly do not need to survive. Keeps me from spending unnecessarily. I could solve it by collecting the things I like and mailing them to my "address" when the box is full enough, but it would be best to not have any glass stuff....
- EXERCISE!!!: Lord knows that this near 250 Ib girl needs to get out there and exercise! I like to bike, so why not do it for a long-term trip? Bike the pounds off.
-Organization: I suck at being organized, so I figured that the best way to be is having as few possessions as possible. Minimalist thinking.
- People-Skill Level 2/10: My people-skills suck, and I know it. Knowing how little I do, this will help me to open up to people (even if I don't like them) and get over my dislike for the masses (hopefully) and have a compassionate heart for the homeless (those who don't have the supplies/money to live nomadicly and self-supporting).
- Wild Eating: Having an affinity for bows, arrows, traps and slingshots, this is where I could practice on the road hunting skills. Stay in a hunting place for a week, and stock up on the wild-meat jerky.
Plus I could sell the skins/bones/meat whenever. (this gives me an idea for deer sausage.....hmmm...)
- Good Businesswoman: If I decide to to sell things right then and there, then I must learn how to bargain. This will teach me so.
- Live (Legally) Anywhere!: Self-explanatory.
Cons to Nomadic Cyclist Lifestyle:
- Jehovah's World: When you have lived indoors for pretty much all of your life, its hard to see beyond those four walls you keep yourself in. Everything is controlled, and if your family brings in enough income, can have enough to live a comfortable life without ever going outside for more then a few hours to mow the lawn or take care of the garden (if that). So the world that the Good Lord Jehovah made for human-kind can be brutal, and the elements that make it so will be hard enough as it is to live CONSISTENTLY outdoors. This is not including the animals I will encounter. That will be one challenge that I hope to overcome.
- Keeping myself Prioritized: Having lived in a pretty easy life, priorities have not been my biggest thing. Making a plan and keeping to it long-term to see is not what I am best at. This will allow me to do so in time.
- Keeping in Contact with Family/Friends: That will be the biggest trouble for me, simply because I really do not care to carry any electronics unless I absolutely have to. On the other hand, it might not be so bad to have a few things, as snail-mail could be too slow.
- Physically/Mentally Draining: I will probably want to go back after a few days, but if I put my stubbornness to good use, then I should persevere.
- Food/Money Shortage: If I am not absolutely stingy on what I buy, then I will not be a good or happy camper. Have to plan ahead for every possible thing that could happen. If food gets in low supply, then have to go hunt/fish/buy the food. BTW, have to find a solar/wind power refrigerator...there is that money thing again....
Honestly, I think that I can do it if I put my mind to it. Plus I am thinking about asking a friend to join me in this journey across the USA. She has been wanting to get out of where she is for soooo long, and this will be the perfect way for her to get out. But I have to tell my ultimatum though: she has to go to college to learn something(s) that can be done on the road traveling. I will tell her tomorrow when I go down to her place.
Pray that Jehovah lets me go! Pray that He makes the way for the trip to be successful!
