Hello Everyone,
I joined this group to gain insight on the adventures of living in a van and traveling the world. Four years ago, I departed the workforce, I loved my job, but hated (1) the day-to-day rat race, (2) constantly discovering that the cheese I was chasing had been moved, and (3) the never ending politics. I had worked for over 28 years within the same organization, and although it provided me financial security, I felt it had robbed me of some of the best years of my life. So I decided that it was time for me to start engaging in daily activities that I truly love. So I elected to take an early retirement. I now live on a strict budget, and fill a lot of my free time engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and kayaking. I also travel as often as my budget permits. I have since exchanged material possession for lifetime experiences. I do work periodically as a substitute teacher, and I also serve on a few boards for the county I reside in. In about seven to ten years, I plan on traveling Europe, and might live out of a van. For now, I am living vicariously through Mike's life. Hopefully, by being part of this forum I will learn all of the in's and out's.
Canopus
I joined this group to gain insight on the adventures of living in a van and traveling the world. Four years ago, I departed the workforce, I loved my job, but hated (1) the day-to-day rat race, (2) constantly discovering that the cheese I was chasing had been moved, and (3) the never ending politics. I had worked for over 28 years within the same organization, and although it provided me financial security, I felt it had robbed me of some of the best years of my life. So I decided that it was time for me to start engaging in daily activities that I truly love. So I elected to take an early retirement. I now live on a strict budget, and fill a lot of my free time engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and kayaking. I also travel as often as my budget permits. I have since exchanged material possession for lifetime experiences. I do work periodically as a substitute teacher, and I also serve on a few boards for the county I reside in. In about seven to ten years, I plan on traveling Europe, and might live out of a van. For now, I am living vicariously through Mike's life. Hopefully, by being part of this forum I will learn all of the in's and out's.
Canopus