Fizzzzle Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 I think it was around this time last year that I said I was dropping everything and moving to New Orleans. Well, I did. I got rid of almost everything I own and moved. What I don't know that I've shared completely is that I'm not in New Orleans anymore. New Orleans is... a great place to visit, let's leave it at that. Living there kind of sucked, at least for me. However, in July I got a job opportunity in Alaska doing some seasonal work at a resort, so I abandoned my job at a gay night club in New Orleans and packed it up again. It really isn't a big deal when everything you own can fit into 2 bags. So I did that for a few months, made a decent chunk of cash, then I went back to Portland for about a month, where I stayed with my dad. Then I went to San Jose, intending for that to just be a vacation for a few days, but ended up doing work for this event space and stayed for a while. Then I had another job opportunity open up back home, so I did that, managing catering events. I found a place to live that's month to month, so I can leave again whenever I want. A couple weeks ago I fell off a ladder while hanging up Christmas lights and fucked my knee up, but thankfully no lasting damage was done. Now, going into 2023, I have no idea what I want to do, but suddenly it feels like anything is possible. I'm not tied to anything. I barely own anything. All it would take is to find a decent paying job that I could do remotely and suddenly the whole world feels like my oyster (I don't understand that saying). So, yeah... That's where my life is at. I have no idea what I'm going to do next, and over the last couple years I've experienced everything from being broke and homeless to not being broke and still kind of like 2 steps away from being homeless, but I wouldn't have it any other way. There's something freeing about being one text away from going to work in fucking like South Carolina or wherever. If I can lock down a long term remote job that isn't just temporary, I think I'll go back to Thailand for a while. I miss it there. I don't know whether 2023 will be fruitful, but not knowing is half the fun at this point. Also fuck @Biggie for whatever he's about to say in response. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer.tv Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 This feels like the modern day iteration of the American dream circa 1870. I’m really glad that you’re happy and like a lot of people feel (I’m sure), I’m jealous of the freedom you’ve allowed yourself. Have a great 2023! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 There was that stretch of time everyone was mentioning you but you weren't around. Must have been when you were in Alaska. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 This is the kind of life I dream about sometimes, but it would actually be a nightmare for me. I need stability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 I couldn't handle all that moving. You seem like a free spirit and are very bright and know how to survive. It's like you're living a big adventure and that is fantastic imo. I wish you all the luck and success in 2023. You're a really good dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 This wouldn’t be the type of life I would enjoy living but it seems to be right for you. At least you work hard and can take care of yourself. Best of luck to you in 2023. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Before my first child was born, I lived very similarly to you sir! I miss the flowing life. I miss having the ability to carry all my worldly possessions in a rucksack. That said, its probably just nostalgia that makes me think I'd still be a good fit for my former life. My current life is about plans, and back-up plans, so my spontaneous spirit has likely withered on the vine over the last 20 years. Much as I love my children, I look forward to the post child raising period of my life. My wife is of the same mindset so things could get interesting in another 8 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Glad you had a good 2022. Hope your 2023 will be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 If nothing else you are traveling, seeing new places and getting new experiences so that must be nice on some level. I barely go anywhere. Shit I havent left my house since Friday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Definitely seems like an interesting way to live! My anxiety would prevent me from ever doing that but there is a certain romance to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 36 minutes ago, Dodger said: If nothing else you are traveling, seeing new places and getting new experiences so that must be nice on some level. I barely go anywhere. Shit I havent left my house since Friday. This made me laugh. I travel an hour a day to work everyday so technically I visit two cities a day. Other than that, I'm a complete hermit and don't go anywhere....ever. I have 0 experience with traveling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Gay night club? Giggity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 31 minutes ago, Derek said: Gay night club? Giggity. You missed your chance. @Fizzzzle could have let you get in without a cover charge. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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