August 6, 2012

Back In The Groove

Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.
-Mark Twain

What a week! I don't know which end is up at this point, but here's the long and short of it:

OK, so maybe it wasn't a very nice motel...
I didn't end up moving in to the Jetta on Wednesday as planned, mainly because I was not on the ball enough to get my things packed up and I was watching the kids a few times, which game me a good reason to procrastinate. I officially moved out of my friend's basement yesterday (Sunday), but did I go straight to the car? Nope. Don't judge, I sprang for a cheap room at Motel 6. My reasoning was that I didn't have a place to shower yet, it was down pouring, and I wanted some super "me time". All lazy reasons, but it was nice to lay in a big bed and watch crummy TV all night.

So today I went to work and then to the YMCA for a membership so I could shower each morning. Wow was I spoiled at UMass with 20 buildings, free WIFI, and seven showers at my disposal. Did you know the Y charges a $75 "one time sign up fee"? I'm too cheap for that, especially when I only need it for a month, so I'm back on the prowl for a place to shower tomorrow morning.

Living mobally changes everything about your day. When you live in a sticks and bricks you think about things like what's on TV tonight? Is there munchable food in the fridge? Did I pay the cable bill? When you live in a vehicle your life is boiled down to the primal necessities like where, what, and how am I going to eat? Where are the most accessible restrooms? Am I going to be safe sleeping here? We spend a lot of time debating all the things that "normal" people take for granted. This really seems horrible to a lot of people, but I kind of find it freeing. Basic necessities are the only things I really need to worry about.

Speaking of basic necessities, I have an appointment to have my car fixed this Thursday. so I can be legally inspected by the 11th. Cutting it close, but there you have it.
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6 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 6, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    It's interesting what we humans think is necessary for survival isn't it?

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  2. StevenAugust 6, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    I think I asked you this before, but forgot what you told me. Have you ever thought of trading up for a Westfalia/Vanagon?

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    1. Ash NicholsAugust 7, 2012 at 4:36 PM

      I'd love to trade up, I just always seem to find something more fun to spend my limited money on:)

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  3. StevenAugust 7, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    I know exactly what you mean :-D

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  4. RandyAugust 9, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    Tesage: What your currrent frugality buys is many many years of future freedom. Half of my classmates are dead and most of the remainder are in debt and still working. Because of my up front frugal ways---and despite never earning big wages, I nevertheless socked enough money away to enjoy the last 35 years of complete freedom. Kudos on your choices. Mobile Kodger

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    1. Ash NicholsAugust 15, 2012 at 3:46 PM

      That's what I'm aiming for Randy. Lucky for my short attention span that it also gives me a heck of a lot of freedom right now too.

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