a newbie... not understood by my family

Hello everone,

I'm a 25 year old boy, I work for a world company and I live in Paris (France). But this life is not for me!

At this time, I'm selling everything I have and I will buy an airplane ticket for Australia, where I will live outdoor (departure is planned for October 2006). I know, some of you will reproach for going by plane, but I need to go far away quickly because I know the beginning could be hard and I could be tempted to reconsider my choice (so that, it will be impossible).

I'm very happy to do that because it's what I want for a while and I lost too much time. But it's VERY difficult for my parents to understand my decision: they are very conservative (and dream for example I buy an apartment not very far from them).

The situation is not very comfortable because I don't want to hurt them... but my happiness must go before their hopes for me...


Did you still live this situation?

Vincent

 

They have to let you go dude. Go to Oz!

 

you are the owner of your soul, do what you want
whit love
Duende

 

If you are "having to leave quickly so you don't regret your decision" ------ maybe its not such a great idea.

but none the less, living outdoors? what have you bought/done to prepare for this drastic change?

 

I don't think anybody here will judge you because of your choice to fly. You've got to get there somehow, right? Can't hike over the ocean.

I'd also like to hear about how you'll be living outdoors. You might find some cool tips and things in the "Outdoor Living" forum here.

 

I'm sure I won't regret my decision. When I dream/think about my life, I know it's like that I have to live to be in peace with myself.

But I'm warned the first weeks will be be difficult. I start a new life, in a new country; and if I can go back home too easily it won't be good (my parents will try to change my mind by telling me I can just come back for 1 or 2 days)...


As you could read, we are in April and I leave in October (not very quick!). It's because I need 1000 euros to buy the airplane ticket, I need a visa and I have obligations regarding my currently job and appartement. More of that, in October it's the summer in Oz! ;-)

There is not such others things to buy or do before leaving. It's mainly in your mind you have to prepare!! I just take a backpack, some clothes, a small mattress... I will try to earn some money with fruit picking or street performing.