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I Am a "Drifter"

Drifting

By: CreedenceGold
Written on March 27th, 2011
I'm only 18, but I can't help but get depressed about my life. When I look at it, I can see that I haven't got a bad life. It's actually quite a good life. It's a typical, everyday life... I've got nothing to complain about. But I can't help but feel depressed and out of place. Now, this probably seems stupid idea, but I've thought everything over, and I think the only thing that would make me feel happy is to become a drifter. And I mean a full on drifter. Walking or hitch-hiking from town to town with little to no money, and hopefully picking up little jobs here and there to keep me going for a little while. I know it wouldn't be an easy thing to do but I think it really would make me happy. I just want to know what people think of this?
By: CreedenceGold
Age: 18-21 , Male
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  • yeshuasguy
    yeshuasguy

    I was a drifter for a little over 2 years as a teenager back in the day - 15 to almost 18 years old. It was in a day and time that was safer than today/'s culture. Still had people that tried to take advantage of you in a variety of ways. That could be trying at times. Eating regularly was problematic. Finding a place to sleep was a challenge with no money. That said, I wouldn't trade it for anything in life. It was an education that was worth more to me than my Masters Degree.

    May 20, 2012
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  • luvlymi
    luvlymi

    Sounds adventurous and possibly fun but it can be dangerous, lonely and certainly difficult.

    The less you do with your young life now the harder your older man will find his life.

    Apr 11, 2012
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  • whoslife
    whoslife

    Nothing's impossible. It's your life and you can do whatever you want. I've never been a drifter (just met one ex-drifter), so I don't know what its like, but it does sound tempting, to just leave everything behind...I bet it would change you as a person a lot as well. I'm not so sure if it's a long-term way of life though, at some point one may start missing stability, settling down...If one survives it, that is.

    Oct 23, 2011
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  • goahead
    goahead

    I know afew that have done this but they had a place in mind people they knew a safe place to stay and money to start out. I don't care where you are male or female it is a crazy world while the concept sound good have a plan and be safe.

    Mar 27, 2011
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