5 things I don’t miss living out of my vehicle
I don’t miss living in a house or apartment.
I don’t miss the financial stress that comes with paying rent or a mortgage, and all the bills and expenses that come with a sticks-and-bricks place.
I don’t miss having stuff. No TV, no furniture, no clutter.
I don’t miss all the maintenance, cleaning, and all the upkeep of a much larger place.
And, last but not least, I don’t miss work. Since I was laid off last year, I decided to retire early. I can afford not to work now that I’m living a simple, minimalist life as a nomad in my little “home on wheels.”
I didn’t have much free time after spending 60+ hours a week working, getting ready for work, commuting, and overtime. I didn’t have much discretionary income to show for all that work after paying all the bills to live in a conventional, sticks-and-bricks crash pad. Now I have considerably more time and the resources I need for travel, adventure, and experiences while out on the road. I really like having this level of freedom.
Life is pretty good after leaving the American Nightmare. I know the propaganda misidentifies it. But as George Carlin pointed out years ago, "The reason they call it the American Dream is because you have to be asleep to believe it."