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mountain_minded
Nov 16, 2010, 5:37 PM
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Spike--are you retarded? Tomatoes brother. Garden (defined): A garden is a planned space, usually outdoors, set aside for the display, cultivation, and enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature. The garden can incorporate both natural and man-made materials. The most common form is known as a residential garden...
This can include fruit trees, strawberry bushes, a variety of berries matter of fact which are all denoted as "fruits".
Dice--again you speak with little information and your comment was a belittling smug reply "has it not occurred to you [amidst your reflection].."
Not only have I never in this thread claimed to be a "dirt-bag climber", as I've denoted I work for a living, but teach outdoor education and as a result live on the road, which gained an incredible amount of criticism because of gasoline use.
And it's not Ricky Lake style-defense bro, it's people being obnoxious and insulting out of left field misconstruing and making assumptions.
Excuse me [who doesn't frequent forums often] for being rather upset how easily someone is willing *in an initial encounter with a complete stranger* to make asshole comments that are for nothing more than self-giggling and being a douche.
I login hoping to see some positive insight, which many have contributed to learning [which I am most interested in], and instead get people fixating on "dirt bag climber", "vegetables are in gardens", and "fuzzy dice".
Maybe you could try to be more respectful to people, especially when they are reaching from true intentions, rather than use it as a chance to solidify your ego.
I would venture that in a real-life 1:1 encounter you'd be far less likely to be a smug ass to a complete stranger. Because some people have bigger arms than you. And some people are just fucking insane (I've met them first-hand) and carry guns and would likely drop you like nothing and sleep soundly at night.
And again, you spoke in ignorance stating to "get out of Washington" as right now I am in a location where it is 70 degrees. Hater-aid party must be on another forum, seems many of you enjoy drinking its juice. Must be tasty.
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And yes, whether people admit it or not, there is quite a bit that can be learned in life from travel, dematerialism, and placing ourselves into new places with new people way beyond our norm.
It is not always comfortable and there is growing as a result of this. That is why I do advocate people spend some time traveling, whether it be as a climbing-performance focus (which mine is not, but is a partial interest), or for simple exploration.
Especially if you are a young person with worldly-curiosity. Because the world will pass you by soon enough and you'll be thirty-five, forty-five, mid-way through a career and maybe never having stopped for a moment to look around. It happens to some people. Not all, but some for sure.
Begging does not have to be a means. I do not "beg", in fact you would never know I live on the road as I am clean and well-mannered, educated, respectful, and I usually make new friends every place I visit. And that's my favorite part because that's how I learn the most.
There are ways to make money on the road, there are basic-service jobs in many big cities that one can acquire with little effort and be able to spend some time in a new place. And of course a prepared person can save in advance and take a multi-month exploration. But be warned small towns are not good for hopes to find work--your best bet is to head to biggest metropolis area.
Have a goal with your travel. Mine has been outdoor education to make money, working food service in between, and to gain new experience for writing. Then you are not a wandering gypsy but a man on a mission.
Self-reflection is good in moderation but action is the only way to get somewhere.
Screw the haters. They are in abundance. In fact, I can almost promise you when you are on the right path for yourself people will be there to criticize you with ease. A great deal of this is because how it causes them to self-reflect onto themselves, sometimes their own fears. Lead by example.
I cannot say mobile-living is for the weak hearted, as there is some suffering. There is a reason we build nice homes for ourselves. But there is something to be learned from a window of exploration and travel, especially if it can be done in a sustainable fashion to advance some personal state of knowledge or curiosity.
Love to those working to grow. Lack of respect to those who cast insults before praise. Lazy way out.
peace.
(This post was edited by mountain_minded on Nov 16, 2010, 5:55 PM)
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