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Theres lots of shows in tv now showing everything from tiny houses, to living off the land. While part of me is very drawn to this, another part thinks how it would get old after a while. Does anyone else struggle with having to "accept" modern lifestyle, but secretly craves a more minimalist way of life? As i am hitting my early thirties, the harley, bmw, huge house bullshit seems even sillier to me now, then it did when i was making 30k a year in my twenties. I have money, resources most normal people dream about, but im less materialistic than ever. I think i would be happiest living on a beach in a $10k shack. Of course wife has a different idea for the future, but thats a whole other issue
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Theres lots of shows in tv now showing everything from tiny houses, to living off the land. While part of me is very drawn to this, another part thinks how it would get old after a while. Does anyone else struggle with having to "accept" modern lifestyle, but secretly craves a more minimalist way of life? As i am hitting my early thirties, the harley, bmw, huge house bullshit seems even sillier to me now, then it did when i was making 30k a year in my twenties. I have money, resources most normal people dream about, but im less materialistic than ever. I think i would be happiest living on a beach in a $10k shack. Of course wife has a different idea for the future, but thats a whole other issue
Everything sounded wonderful until you said " Of course wife has a different idea for the future, but that's a whole other issue". It is not a "whole other issue" IT IS the issue.
At this point it does not matter what you want or desire, you will have to do what she wants and convince yourself that what she wants is actually what you wanted all along. The number one way to simplify your life is to divorce the wife. It might be a struggle a bit but after a while you will instantly feel you have a renewed life.
Many people crave a simpler life, some decide to go on that journey with their wife, none succeed. You can not have an emotional attachment that you are busy catering to all day and night (I know you will tell us that your wife is the breadwinner and doesn't bother you etc. I know all those stories, save them when you talk to your single friends who smoke crack).
The middle way is for her to agree to a divorce and you guys continue on as a dating couple, I am still against that, however it is the mid way. You will instantly feel a sense of freedom and your balls will be liberated from the steel vice she built around them.
PS A tip I give to men that prefer their wife initiate the divorce is to get her hooked as much as possible on FB. It won't be long before she gets jealous of other couples (ironically couples posting fake happy stories) and she will start hunting for some guy who can deliver her those same happy moments so she too can complete on FB.
I am just sharing different ideas to kinda open your mind.
You have one life, don't give a fuck what others will think, do what's best for you. THERE is hope as I see you are realizing that many materialistic things are BS.
Good luck and keep us posted :o
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I had an off grid tiny house in the middle of nowhere near a lake I fished at lots. Greatest thing ever but the fuy sold the land i was renting on. Will have another one next year. There were pics of it in here somewhere
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I always think about this, someday just packing my bags and moving somewhere else.
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well I live in a suburban neighborhood, probably will live here a very long time unless I get a super motivation to get super education to get a super job.
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I think i would be happiest living on a beach in a $10k shack.
So go do that for a year and report back to us on your happiness levels.
But give us a quick update on how the divorce goes....should be fine, since muscularny appears to have it all figured out.
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So go do that for a year and report back to us on your happiness levels.
But give us a quick update on how the divorce goes....should be fine, since musclerny appears to have it all figured out.
I have it all figured out based on the feedback of tens of millions of men who got divorced. Calm yourself down there.
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I have it all figured out based on the feedback of tens of millions of men who got divorced. Calm yourself down there.
gayer than getting "feedback" from millions of men
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If simpler means more golf then yes.
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gayer than getting "feedback" from millions of men
You are using the "gayer than..." bullshit line in 2015? Upgrade your lingo there loser
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You are using the "gayer than..." bullshit line in 2015? Upgrade your lingo there loser
hahah great name
thank you google cache for revealing your prior name, I had no clue guess I am not a true getbigger
Familiar with old board lingo.
Doesn't know who avesher is.
Math doesn't add up.
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Familiar with old board lingo.
Doesn't know who avesher is.
Math doesn't add up.
You are making less and less sense. I have been a member here almost as long as you have, so what I don't have 10000 posts, and come and go from this place sometimes months or even years. Do I need "getbig cred" is this how your pathetic mind works? Are you treating this place like an AOL chatroom of 1999 where a few fat slobs know each other by name and everyone else is not part of there stinky club? Grow the fuck up, I am not here to be part of your "imaginary" club.
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I downsized 10 years ago when i was 39. Sold the big house, got a smaller one and paid it off, bought used cars (2009), paid 'em off, and I'm just paying for the kids college these days.
A few more years of that and I'll probably downsize again (or at least when they move out).
Don't need a lot of stuff honestly, roof, food, car, weights **shrug** 8)
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You are making less and less sense. I have been a member here almost as long as you have, so what I don't have 10000 posts, and come and go from this place sometimes months or even years. Do I need "getbig cred" is this how your pathetic mind works? Are you treating this place like an AOL chatroom of 1999 where a few fat slobs know each other by name and everyone else is not part of there stinky club? Grow the fuck up, I am not here to be part of your "imaginary" club.
you seem upset now
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Theres lots of shows in tv now showing everything from tiny houses, to living off the land. While part of me is very drawn to this, another part thinks how it would get old after a while. Does anyone else struggle with having to "accept" modern lifestyle, but secretly craves a more minimalist way of life? As i am hitting my early thirties, the harley, bmw, huge house bullshit seems even sillier to me now, then it did when i was making 30k a year in my twenties. I have money, resources most normal people dream about, but im less materialistic than ever. I think i would be happiest living on a beach in a $10k shack. Of course wife has a different idea for the future, but thats a whole other issue
This is something I am working towards, and have been for years. People called me crazy when I moved from a spacious apartment to a small house years ago. In 1-3 years I'll move to something even smaller, but with a fair bit of land. Have never given a toss about cars and other status symbols, so it's not much of a transition for me.
And to reassure our panicked relationship expert: my wife of course shares this goal. She would not be my wife if she didn't.
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Simple life would be living in Amsterdam...banging whores, smoking weed and doing Molly!
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Everything sounded wonderful until you said " Of course wife has a different idea for the future, but that's a whole other issue". It is not a "whole other issue" IT IS the issue.
At this point it does not matter what you want or desire, you will have to do what she wants and convince yourself that what she wants is actually what you wanted all along. The number one way to simplify your life is to divorce the wife. It might be a struggle a bit but after a while you will instantly feel you have a renewed life.
Many people crave a simpler life, some decide to go on that journey with their wife, none succeed. You can not have an emotional attachment that you are busy catering to all day and night (I know you will tell us that your wife is the breadwinner and doesn't bother you etc. I know all those stories, save them when you talk to your single friends who smoke crack).
The middle way is for her to agree to a divorce and you guys continue on as a dating couple, I am still against that, however it is the mid way. You will instantly feel a sense of freedom and your balls will be liberated from the steel vice she built around them.
PS A tip I give to men that prefer their wife initiate the divorce is to get her hooked as much as possible on FB. It won't be long before she gets jealous of other couples (ironically couples posting fake happy stories) and she will start hunting for some guy who can deliver her those same happy moments so she too can complete on FB.
I am just sharing different ideas to kinda open your mind.
You have one life, don't give a fuck what others will think, do what's best for you. THERE is hope as I see you are realizing that many materialistic things are BS.
Good luck and keep us posted :o
;D ;D ;D ;D :D
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Simple life would be living in Amsterdam...banging whores, smoking weed and doing Molly!
Superficial life, Amsterdam is a shithole
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you seem upset now
lol again with these stupid lines.
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lol again with these stupid lines.
that you keep responding to....
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Been mostly in long-term relationships. My last girlfriend became my fiance (she asked ME to marry ... in front of approximately 12,000 concertgoers), but then she bailed mere months before the wedding was to happen (?). No explanation. Best of luck to her.
In restrospect, she did me a favour.
I was never too warm to the idea of marriage. As KISS's Gene Simmons once said, Marriage is a wonderful institution. But as everyone knows, only crazy people are in institutions.
I very much enjoy the absolute freedom that comes from not having a girlfriend/wife. Of course, there are times it would be nice to have some cute chick with me at home, but most of the time, it's FAR greater to NOT.
If you want a simplified life, the best way to begin to achieve this is to become/stay single.
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Superficial life, Amsterdam is a shithole
Dont kill the dream! >:(
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Been mostly in long-term relationships. My last girlfriend became my fiance (she asked ME to marry ... in front of approximately 12,000 concertgoers), but then she bailed mere months before the wedding was to happen (?). No explanation. Best of luck to her.
In restrospect, she did me a favour.
I was never too warm to the idea of marriage. As KISS's Gene Simmons once said, Marriage is a wonderful institution. But as everyone knows, only crazy people are in institutions.
I very much enjoy the absolute freedom that comes from not having a girlfriend/wife. Of course, there are times it would be nice to have some cute chick with me at home, but most of the time, it's FAR greater to NOT.
If you want a simplified life, the best way to begin to achieve this is to become/stay single.
That's what I'm pondering currently... Have a great gf, etc... but... I'm far from eager to start a family, far. I live in a modest place, not too big, not too small.. and honestly - I somewhy don't have a huge urge to live a big flashy apartment/house... idk why, I could be ok in one room clean flat with a broadband internet connection, like a fukkin geek that I probably am. But like nice cars tho'..
The idea that has been naggin me for the past few years is to cut everything, take my back pack and do some serious traveling around the world. I have enough money for that, I can work from anywhere and hell... I get a rush from just thinking about this. I don't know whether I will act on this idea, as I'm not talking about your regular week stay in a diff country, I do that, I'm talking more about living in one place for a month, in anther for a month, just for the sake of it, getting to know some of the cities/places that I've been dreaming for a long time to at least visit. I'm good at being with myself, very good, so I couldn't care less about a companionship, and while traveling you usualy meet lots of people anyway..
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Everything sounded wonderful until you said " Of course wife has a different idea for the future, but that's a whole other issue". It is not a "whole other issue" IT IS the issue.
At this point it does not matter what you want or desire, you will have to do what she wants and convince yourself that what she wants is actually what you wanted all along. The number one way to simplify your life is to divorce the wife. It might be a struggle a bit but after a while you will instantly feel you have a renewed life.
Many people crave a simpler life, some decide to go on that journey with their wife, none succeed. You can not have an emotional attachment that you are busy catering to all day and night (I know you will tell us that your wife is the breadwinner and doesn't bother you etc. I know all those stories, save them when you talk to your single friends who smoke crack).
The middle way is for her to agree to a divorce and you guys continue on as a dating couple, I am still against that, however it is the mid way. You will instantly feel a sense of freedom and your balls will be liberated from the steel vice she built around them.
PS A tip I give to men that prefer their wife initiate the divorce is to get her hooked as much as possible on FB. It won't be long before she gets jealous of other couples (ironically couples posting fake happy stories) and she will start hunting for some guy who can deliver her those same happy moments so she too can complete on FB.
I am just sharing different ideas to kinda open your mind.
You have one life, don't give a fuck what others will think, do what's best for you. THERE is hope as I see you are realizing that many materialistic things are BS.
Good luck and keep us posted :o
You sir are merciless lol...
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As soon as you allow it, a woman will push everything towards the inevitable prospect of co-habitation, marriage (there are VERY few who will not) and, likely, the production of children.
Each of these will further erode your remaining freedoms.
Once you "fall in love" (chemical cocktail influencing you to pursue this female until mating can occur, and then to hang around for a short bit), the gaining speed towards the what-the-fuck's-happening? will usually render you tarred and feathered.
Learn to enjoy your own company and relish having an ever-present opportunity to score with some broad, no complications whatsoever.
And the whole kid thing? Forget this notion of leaving a legacy/continuing the family name. No one gives a flying squirrel shit about your shitty legacy (oh, brother) and your family's name is as unimportant as that log you dropped into the toilet an hour ago.
Children will ruin your life. Deep down, all men know this.
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My last girlfriend became my fiance (she asked ME to marry ... in front of approximately 12,000 concertgoers), but then she bailed mere months before the wedding was to happen (?). No explanation.
lol, dingbat whore.
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I'm not a "big house" guy. I have a house and it's very average. Most of time I sit in the same chair in it and do my thing.
If I paid for a much bigger house I'd just move the chair to that place and pay a lot more to sit in the same chair there and do my thing.
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I'm not a "big house" guy. I have a house and it's very average. Most of time I sit in the same chair in it and do my thing.
If I paid for a much bigger house I'd just move the chair to that place and pay a lot more to sit in the same chair there and do my thing.
The thought of a similar, averaged sized house on a few acres never enticed you?
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The thought of a similar, averaged sized house on a few acres never enticed you?
People without land will think it sounds cute until they realize they have to take care of maintaining the land. Unless you want it to look like shit and overgrown. They really have no idea what they are getting into for the most part. Probably should stick to their usual surroundings.
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Imagine someone like Navy Mike on 40 acres. LOLOLOLZERS.
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To me, the most "simple" way of life would be one where you live in an apartment, play with your Iphone and go to work everyday. Whats so hard about that?
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To me, the most "simple" way of life would be one where you live in an apartment, play with your Iphone and go to work everyday. Whats so hard about that?
The simplest way, is like my rich trust fund ex co-worker. He is only working because he is bored.
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The simplest way, is like my rich trust fund ex co-worker. He is only working because he is bored.
See, simple to me is the opposite. Making something as routine as possible like my above scenario is what I would perceive as "simple" and boring. Where is the challenge in that?
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See, simple to me is the opposite. Making something as routine as possible like my above scenario is what I would perceive as "simple" and boring. Where is the challenge in that?
Boring != a simpler life.
No stress == simpler life.
Imo, doing whatever you love to do, and not worrying about how much is pays is the simple life.
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Where the water tastes like wine ? In 2015 ?
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part of me wished to have grown up in the 70's like when Arnold was top dog. Seemed much more chill back then for sure. This lifestyle is having kids look very aged young I find.
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Been thinking of getting a nice motorhome and selling my house. No property tax and if you get sick of the scenery, turn the key.
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Been thinking of getting a nice motorhome and selling my house. No property tax and if you get sick of the scenery, turn the key.
those unless king size... Would get kinda small, no? And the operating costs of the big one's must be nuts. I've actually considered living in a mobile home as at least you have seperate rooms and they're very cheap.
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The main issue with any form of alternative lifestyle is that you get out of step with the majority, so anyone who adopts such a lifestyle needs to be incredibly comfortable in their own skin, reasonably self sufficient and able to tolerate being alone for indeterminate lengths of time.
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Boring != a simpler life.
No stress == simpler life.
Imo, doing whatever you love to do, and not worrying about how much is pays is the simple life.
That's what Charlie Sheen thought.
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From what I have observed, "Going off grid" is a euphemism for abandoning your children.
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People without land will think it sounds cute until they realize they have to take care of maintaining the land. Unless you want it to look like shit and overgrown. They really have no idea what they are getting into for the most part. Probably should stick to their usual surroundings.
True. People should focus on distancing themselves from people, not owning land in and of itself. Buy a large property, and rent most of it out for commercial use such as farming. It generates income, keeps neighbours at a fair distance, and you have then absolved yourself of most of the maintenance requirements. A quiet life, without having to spend 4 hours per day on your riding mower.
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those unless king size... Would get kinda small, no? And the operating costs of the big one's must be nuts. I've actually considered living in a mobile home as at least you have seperate rooms and they're very cheap.
Small for what? You can only be in one room at any given moment. What do you really need a lot of space for? Stuff? Then that should be your first priority: getting rid of things that don't enrich your life. And no, having thousands of items does not enrich your life. At best your life is temporarily less insufferable at the time of purchase. Nobody gets true happiness from having boxes and boxes of stuff that they haven't seen or touched for years.
Yes, I can say that, because I went through it myself years ago. I had so much shit that I actually needed a large (Dutch standards) apartment of about 900 sqf. And that was completely alone. A few years later I had seen the light (and made my wife see the same light), and we moved to a small house of about 650 sqf. Now we have progressed again, so that we've come to realise that we don't need the second floor at all. So we could now live comfortably on 350-400 sqf. I've never been calmer and more content in my life.
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having a big or small house is not the main issue. How you think of your possessions are more important. If you live in a small house, and you dream of a bigger house every day, you will be unhappy. If you are happy with what you have, you will be fine. There was some research done, anyone can find it on Google, where it was found out that if you earned 70K per year or so, that would make you happier than a smaller salary, but increasing it even further in excess of 70K would not make you significantly more happy.
This can be seen in relation to the way of life discussion. If you have an average income and healthy food, it would probably be better for you to improve your social life and fitness than to work 80 hours per week for getting a million dollar house, which will not make you so much more happy, in comparision to the years of 80 hour work weeks that you went through to get that house, and the connected lack of exercise and social experiences with other people.
On a more anecdotal note, there was a statement from Dr. Dre that he knows several multi millionaires who are on anti depressants. And by the way, I think my above comments transcend political ideology. My points are about people's (psychological) nature, and these things will affect most people regardless of what politics you vote for.
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having a big or small house is not the main issue. How you think of your possessions are more important. If you live in a small house, and you dream of a bigger house every day, you will be unhappy. If you are happy with what you have, you will be fine. There was some research done, anyone can find it on Google, where it was found out that if you earned 70K per year or so, that would make you happier than a smaller salary, but increasing it even further in excess of 70K would not make you significantly more happy.
This can be seen in relation to the way of life discussion. If you have an average income and healthy food, it would probably be better for you to improve your social life and fitness than to work 80 hours per week for getting a million dollar house, which will not make you so much more happy, in comparision to the years of 80 hour work weeks that you went through to get that house, and the connected lack of exercise and social experiences with other people.
On a more anecdotal note, there was a statement from Dr. Dre that he knows several multi millionaires who are on anti depressants. And by the way, I think my above comments transcend political ideology. My points are about people's (psychological) nature, and these things will affect most people regardless of what politics you vote for.
This was summarised later by the honorable Notorious B.I.G as "mo' money, mo' problems".
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Small for what? You can only be in one room at any given moment. What do you really need a lot of space for? Stuff? Then that should be your first priority: getting rid of things that don't enrich your life. And no, having thousands of items does not enrich your life. At best your life is temporarily less insufferable at the time of purchase. Nobody gets true happiness from having boxes and boxes of stuff that they haven't seen or touched for years.
Yes, I can say that, because I went through it myself years ago. I had so much shit that I actually needed a large (Dutch standards) apartment of about 900 sqf. And that was completely alone. A few years later I had seen the light (and made my wife see the same light), and we moved to a small house of about 650 sqf. Now we have progressed again, so that we've come to realise that we don't need the second floor at all. So we could now live comfortably on 350-400 sqf. I've never been calmer and more content in my life.
Try noordoost-Groningen, Friek.... :(
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part of me wished to have grown up in the 70's like when Arnold was top dog. Seemed much more chill back then for sure. This lifestyle is having kids look very aged young I find.
Back then the average working American middle class man could buy a house with a year's salary.
http://www.classic70s.com/1970s-prices.html
1970s prices.
All are approximates / averages and many varied by brand, etc.
Average 1970s home price – approximately $27,000 (prices went up through the 1970s)
Annual tuition/room and board at a state university - $400- $1200 per year
First Class stamp – 6 cents
Food / Toiletries
Large eggs – 59 cents per dozen
Milk – 62 cents per gallon
Potatoes – 99 cents for 10 lbs.
Butter - $1.33 per pound
Bacon – 80 cents per pound
Sirloin Steak - $1.19 per pound
Loaf of bread – 25 cents
Ketchup – 19 cents
Sugar – 39 cents for 5 lbs.
Tomato Soup – 10 cents per can
Coffee - $1.90 per pound
Toothpaste – 75 cents
Pork Chops – 59 cents per pound
Pot Roast – 59 cents per pound
Frozen TV dinners – 39 cents
Bar Soap – 20 cents per bar
Onions – 9 cents per pound
Oranges – 7 cents per pound
Car-related Items
Gas – 36 cents per gallon (before the 1973 oil crisis)
Car - $3900 (1970); $5500 (1979)
Whitewall Tires - $13
Motor Oil – 25 cents per quart
8-track tape player - $40
CB Radio - $140
1970s Clothing Prices
Men’s down jacket - $20
Men’s suit - $40
Men’s sport coat - $30
Men’s dress shoes - $22
Wrangler jeans - $10
Women’s summer dress - $8
Women’s slippers - $4
Ladies spring coat - $25
1970s Furniture / Household prices
Bunk beds - $100
Recliner chair - $70
Bean Bag chair - $20
Porcelain sink - $10
Mattress and box spring - $75
Latex house paint - $7 per gallon
Toys prices in the 1970s
Atari game cartridges - $20
Mattel Hot Wheels Car – 69 cents
Radio-Controlled car - $5
Barbie inflatable furniture set - $2
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That's what Charlie Sheen thought.
Because having money making you stupid enough to bang nasty hookers raw?
We now know what you like. :-\
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Theres lots of shows in tv now showing everything from tiny houses, to living off the land. While part of me is very drawn to this, another part thinks how it would get old after a while. Does anyone else struggle with having to "accept" modern lifestyle, but secretly craves a more minimalist way of life? As i am hitting my early thirties, the harley, bmw, huge house bullshit seems even sillier to me now, then it did when i was making 30k a year in my twenties. I have money, resources most normal people dream about, but im less materialistic than ever. I think i would be happiest living on a beach in a $10k shack. Of course wife has a different idea for the future, but thats a whole other issue
You don't need to go to extremes to find a simpler life. A tiny house would get really old in a hurry, particularly if you live somewhere where the weather isn't conducive to being outdoors most of the time. There is nothing wrong with being a minimalist and there are many different interpretations of what minimalist means to various people. I be happiest living near the beach somewhere where the weather is great all the time, such as Hawaii or the French Riviera, but this is not what one thinks of as a modest lifestyle.
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Theres lots of shows in tv now showing everything from tiny houses, to living off the land. While part of me is very drawn to this, another part thinks how it would get old after a while. Does anyone else struggle with having to "accept" modern lifestyle, but secretly craves a more minimalist way of life? As i am hitting my early thirties, the harley, bmw, huge house bullshit seems even sillier to me now, then it did when i was making 30k a year in my twenties. I have money, resources most normal people dream about, but im less materialistic than ever. I think i would be happiest living on a beach in a $10k shack. Of course wife has a different idea for the future, but thats a whole other issue
Im lucky I dont have a wife like this. I would beat her so much she would die and I would get arrested for murder. I cant stand stupid bitches like that. I guess I have to live alone or have some quiet calm girl doing her own thing. If people need to work more than 3x/week they are stupid! BUt most people are very stupid up tot the age abov 40-50...afraid insecure bitches.
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Im lucky I dont have a wife like this. I would beat her so much she would die and I would get arrested for murder. I cant stand stupid bitches like that. I guess I have to live alone or have some quiet calm girl doing her own thing. If people need to work more than 3x/week they are stupid! BUt most people are very stupid up tot the age abov 40-50...afraid insecure bitches.
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Tell us how you really feel! :D
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Try noordoost-Groningen, Friek.... :(
Earthquake!!! ;D But yes, quiet, spacious, and neighbours that do not want to get close. Perfect.
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You want a simple/stress free life? Here's what you do...
1. NEVER get married.
2. NEVER have kids.
3. Be frugal/cheap. Minimize your expenses whenever/wherever possible.
4. Do not use credit cards.
5. Do not buy/mortgage a house. You never truly own it anyway.
6. Do not buy new cars.
7. Stay far away from drugs, alcohol and cigarettes.
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The thought of a similar, averaged sized house on a few acres never enticed you?
Yes, I've had family that have passed and used to own exactly this......average home on a few acres (or a lot of acres) and it was awesome to come and visit them. I enjoyed it a lot. My wife would love something like this and if I could maintain it all it would be great!
People without land will think it sounds cute until they realize they have to take care of maintaining the land. Unless you want it to look like shit and overgrown. They really have no idea what they are getting into for the most part. Probably should stick to their usual surroundings.
This is very true.....it's a big responsibility and I don't know the first thing about caring for a bunch of land. Not opposed to learning, but not something I would dive head first into either.
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You want a simple/stress free life? Here's what you do...
1. NEVER get married. (I disagree because in my case my marriage is easy and it grounds me and has simplified my life.)
2. NEVER have kids. (I have mixed opinions here because I believe many people with kids have no business having them. I love being a parent, but some tough days for sure.)
3. Be frugal/cheap. Minimize your expenses whenever/wherever possible. (Agree)
4. Do not use credit cards. (Agree to a point. CC use can be very beneficial if handled responsibly, but they aren't necessary.)
5. Do not buy/mortgage a house. You never truly own it anyway. (Agree to a point. I enjoy "home owning", but understand it's never truly mine.)
6. Do not buy new cars. (Agree)
7. Stay far away from drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. (Agree)
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4. Do not use credit cards.
I don't get this.
Use them, pay them on time, reap rewards.
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I don't get this.
Use them, pay them on time, reap rewards.
Right there with you. Just use them responsibly and they can be very beneficial.
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I don't get this.
Use them, pay them on time, reap rewards.
Good for you if you are responsible and have self control, but for the majority it's a debt trap. Credit cards are huge money maker for CC companies/banks, who charge absurdly high interest rates and late payment fees.
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Good for you if you are responsible and have self control, but for the majority it's a debt trap. Credit cards are huge money maker for CC companies/banks, who charge absurdly high interest rates and late payment fees.
I get where you're coming from......but that doesn't jive with the "simpler life" mantra (at least to me). It's more mandate for those who aren't responsible or lack control.
I guess a lot of items on that list may in fact be simpler, but also quite boring. All subjective though.
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If people need to work more than 3x/week they are stupid! BUt most people are very stupid up tot the age abov 40-50...afraid insecure bitches.
What do you do for a living?
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Right there with you. Just use them responsibly and they can be very beneficial.
Exactly. I get 3% cash back on gas and groceries. Use it intentionally a lot of the time.
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those unless king size... Would get kinda small, no? And the operating costs of the big one's must be nuts. I've actually considered living in a mobile home as at least you have seperate rooms and they're very cheap.
There are a lot of good deals on used RV's. I would be looking at the diesel pusher models with slide outs. Have seen these used in the $50-70K range for something decent with low miles. I would carry a scooter on the back for errands. Would be pretty comfortable for a retired couple.
For 1 person I would look at the newer models built on the Sprinter/Mercedes van platform.
If you pay say 5k in property tax now, that's a pretty good fuel budget.
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You want a simple/stress free life? Here's what you do...
1. NEVER get married.
2. NEVER have kids.
3. Be frugal/cheap. Minimize your expenses whenever/wherever possible.
4. Do not use credit cards.
5. Do not buy/mortgage a house. You never truly own it anyway.
6. Do not buy new cars.
7. Stay far away from drugs, alcohol and cigarettes.
Do you know what equity is? ???
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I have a decent house and make decent money. Meaning, I don't live above my means but can generally do what I want. That said, I would like to get a 20 acre or so farm in the mountains that I could escape to and take the family. Also, if Wiggs' prophecies come true, I'll need a place to big out. I already have tractors and such, so mowing grass wouldn't be an issue, and I'd probably lease some acreage for hay farming. I'd want a small structure, a garage, and a creek or stream. I'd dig some ponds too and stock them with fish. It's going to be great. 8)
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Yes it does and after reading stop stressing and start living I have previously sold or closed a current business to escape that life, but normality isn't for me or many others i know who are similar, I end up like most back where we were, I don't do it for the money, the cars, the lie flat seat at the pointy end of a plane or the big house, it all means shit to me, most people are far happier with less,and credit to them, I just don't do normal bores me to death, took me two selldowns to realise though.
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You want a simple/stress free life? Here's what you do...
1. NEVER get married.
2. NEVER have kids.
3. Be frugal/cheap. Minimize your expenses whenever/wherever possible.
4. Do not use credit cards.
5. Do not buy/mortgage a house. You never truly own it anyway.
6. Do not buy new cars.
7. Stay far away from drugs, alcohol and cigarettes.
This perfectly describes a friend of mine who is now 75 years old. He has a relatively stress free life. He is miserable and lonely.
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This perfectly describes a friend of mine who is now 75 years old. He has a relatively stress free life. He is miserable and lonely.
Alternatively he could have gotten married years ago and be miserable and wish he was alone all this time with a high probability of being lonely anyway at 75.
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You want a simple/stress free life? Here's what you do...
1. NEVER get married. And never ask married guys what their opinions on this is, ask the guys going thru their second divorce, people are usually still hopeful after the first
2. NEVER have kids. Most difficult one to deal with, but the probability that your kid wont cause heartache to you and or others are petty low, so having one is the more selfish thing to do
3. Be frugal/cheap. Minimize your expenses whenever/wherever possible.Yes, and if you do the above two things you will not be able to do number 3, don't believe married couples, ever
4. Do not use credit cards.Sometimes they are a must for fraud protection as debit cards are shit, if you do use a CC use a amex that requires full payment at month end and is always on the side of the user. Some say well you might need a CC for emergency, well if you follow these rules you will have cash for emergencies
5. Do not buy/mortgage a house. You never truly own it anyway. Some talk about having equity and all, tell this fairy tale to the tens of millions of people who lost everything thanks to their home ownership dream between the years 02-08. I think there is a happy medium on this. Buy something you can pay off within a few years that has low prop. tax Something small etc just so you know you have a place. Another reason not to own is because you become a bias idiot and you cannot simply move when you know it will improve your life. Not everyone is cut out to be a landlord and rent things further and it is not always a market where you can sell especially if your loan in underwater
6. Do not buy new cars. Lease cars and make sure the payment is small enough so if you want to jump into another car or get rid of it you will be able to pay off the entire months remaining or whatever the penalty is and move on. Sometimes you can even find someone to take it over and prepay the remainder
7. Stay far away from drugs, alcohol and cigarettes.AND stay away of any humans that do these things even if its your twin brother or mother and father. Don't try to help them leave them alone, best chance if everyone does this they will kick the habit.
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Do you know what equity is? ???
I think he means you don't take anything with you (when you die), so ownership is nothing more than an illusion.
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A hamburger sounds appealing, not living in the fucking wilderness
All the idiots here thinking that because their IT department blocked YouTube they're ready to start hunting for their own food...smdh
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I think he means you don't take anything with you (when you die), so ownership is nothing more than an illusion.
I guess by that rationale you don't even own your own body. ::)
Stupid reason.
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I guess by that rationale you don't even own your own body. ::)
Stupid reason.
Well, theoretically you don't. But you are comparing externals like land and possessions with the human body, this is faulty logic. Their is no comparison between material possessions and the human body. Our own bodies are not property.
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Well, theoretically you don't. But you are comparing externals like land and possessions with the human body, this is faulty logic. Their is no comparison between material possessions and the human body. Our own bodies are not property.
Yes, but every man must determine his own destiny regardless of material possessions
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stay away from people who do drugs?
i guess that means exile, since 99% of the miserable fucks in this country are constantly doped up on caffeine at the very least.
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stay away from people who do drugs?
i guess that means exile, since 99% of the miserable fucks in this country are constantly doped up on caffeine at the very least.
Yes, you are 100% correct!
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stay away from people who do drugs?
i guess that means exile, since 99% of the miserable fucks in this country are constantly doped up on caffeine at the very least.
This is ridiculous reasoning. The definition of what constitutes a 'drug' is complex and their are many areas of grey. For example Chilli can be considered a drug, and human beings by nature have addictive compulsions at various times in their lives. If you embrace your own humanity and accept your own limitations and failings you will then be capable of interacting with most people, the alternative is like you said, exile. If you want to build an ivory tower where you can look down on others and remain detached you are destined to a life without intimacy or connection, not only from others, but also yourself.
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This is ridiculous reasoning. The definition of what constitutes a 'drug' is complex and their are many areas of grey. For example Chilli can be considered a drug, and human beings by nature have addictive compulsions at various times in their lives. If you embrace your own humanity and accept your own limitations and failings you will then be capable of interacting with most people, the alternative is like you said, exile. If you want to build an ivory tower where you can look down on others and remain detached you are destined to a life without intimacy or connection, not only from others, but also yourself.
If a person can't use common sense to determine what is and isn't a junkie he should just check himself into a mental asylum or hospice.
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If a person can't use common sense to determine what is and isn't a junkie he should just check himself into a mental asylum or hospice.
But you didn't say stay away from junkies, you said stay away from those who use drugs which according to you is 99% of the population. Most everybody stays away from junkies, except other junkies. The exception is when it is a friend or family member, which is when you should most be there for them, not abandon them.
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You want a simple/stress free life? Here's what you do...
1. NEVER get married.
2. NEVER have kids.
3. Be frugal/cheap. Minimize your expenses whenever/wherever possible.
4. Do not use credit cards.
5. Do not buy/mortgage a house. You never truly own it anyway.
6. Do not buy new cars.
7. Stay far away from drugs, alcohol and cigarettes.
I only do 3 and 6, could eliminate 3 tho' and leave 6 for fun. I can attest that I live a completely stress free life, every day is a good day.
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This perfectly describes a friend of mine who is now 75 years old. He has a relatively stress free life. He is miserable and lonely.
You described 90% of ppl at that age, regardless of life choices.
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Perfect.
I would add: Most of all - Do not take life seriously. Nohing serious about it, absolutely nothing, just an adventure, enjoy it while it lasts.
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Perfect.
I would add: Most of all - Do not take life seriously. Nohing serious about it, absolutely nothing, just an adventure, enjoy it while it lasts.
Usually people who say that cannot take anything seriously because they fuck up when they do.
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Usually people who say that cannot take anything seriously because they fuck up when they do.
I don't know, you may be right. Who cares..
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This perfectly describes a friend of mine who is now 75 years old. He has a relatively stress free life. He is miserable and lonely.
I do all these things already and I absolutely love my life... fancy free, mobile and liquid.
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This perfectly describes a friend of mine who is now 75 years old. He has a relatively stress free life. He is miserable and lonely.
A friend of yours? :)
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Perfect.
I would add: Most of all - Do not take life seriously. Nohing serious about it, absolutely nothing, just an adventure, enjoy it while it lasts.
Nothing serious about life? How about people that want to cut off your head or burn you to death? How about countries that want to destroy other countries? How about a government that wants to take more and more of your money and control more and more of you life?
I know someone that lost both his legs in a motorcycle accident a year ago. Just 27 years old.
Don't take everything in life seriously. All the day to day stuff is trivial in the grand scheme of things. But there are some things in life that are serious business. Very serious.
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Nothing serious about life? How about people that want to cut off your head or burn you to death? How about countries that want to destroy other countries? How about a government that wants to take more and more of your money and control more and more of you life?
I know someone that lost both his legs in a motorcycle accident a year ago. Just 27 years old.
Don't take everything in life seriously. All the day to day stuff is trivial in the grand scheme of things. But there are some things in life that are serious business. Very serious.
I get where're you comming from, but merely the understanding that I'm here for a fraction of a second (in universe scale) - does not enable me to take life as serious business. SOme of us may be lucky and have a "good life", some unlucky and have a life long suffering, but it all ends one day and nothing matters anymore. Nothing actually matters even while we are alive either, if you think long enough about it. My point proably is more about the "dillemas" in life that ppl usualy have, the fears, the anxiety... I personally experience less and less of any of these as the time goes on. Just doing my own thing, enjoying when I have success and laughing at myself when I fail miserably, but overall just sitting in a "cinema theater chair" and watching my life plot unfolding. One may be anxious sometimes for a leading actor in a movie when he/she get's in a tough situation, but it's nothing serious, because you are aware that movie will end anyway and you are just having fun.
Idk if it's "good"outlook, but makes life a lot easier/enjoyable, that's for sure.
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I think he means you don't take anything with you (when you die), so ownership is nothing more than an illusion.
Put the healing crystals down and snuff out the incense. He means if you don't pay your property tax then they take your house. Yanks pay far steeper property taxes than the levied Aus council rates.
Yes, I've had family that have passed and used to own exactly this......average home on a few acres (or a lot of acres) and it was awesome to come and visit them. I enjoyed it a lot. My wife would love something like this and if I could maintain it all it would be great!
This is very true.....it's a big responsibility and I don't know the first thing about caring for a bunch of land. Not opposed to learning, but not something I would dive head first into either.
It's an ecosystem, man. It was fine before you got there, which is the beauty of it anyway. Don't worry about it. You can work it into a nice parkland if you choose or just let a forest be a forest.
Fire is the biggest worry here, possibly in Texas as well. A big tractor pulling a big slasher (or in my case a backhoe pushing a big slasher) will get through a whole lot of acreage. Chemical sprays applied once a season are super effective, again from a towed rig. A shallow plow will do firebreaks if mandated by your town.
Also, if Wiggs' prophecies come true, I'll need a place to big out.
;D
Not to soak the parade but you ain't farming shit on 20 lousy acres, nevermind renting out. A boutique crop maybe. Veggies. Fruit. Berries. Expensive stuff. Certainly not a cereal crop. In my neighborhood, hay/canola/sheep yield about $100-$150 profit per acre per year. I'd guess less in the US. 2000 acres you farm. 20 acres you stroll around on and try not to disturb your neighbor who is right there with you.
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To sum it all up: cheapest and healthiest way to live is very boring..
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To sum it all up: cheapest and healthiest way to live is very boring..
Who cares what others think?
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What's nice about having an appartment or house and a car is with the car you can leave your place. With the RV, you can never leave your place.
I think that would wear thin and the whole "sense of adventure" of having an RV would lose it's novelty fast.
OK, you could detach the scooter of the back and go for a ride but still not the same, lol...
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Alternatively he could have gotten married years ago and be miserable and wish he was alone all this time with a high probability of being lonely anyway at 75.
You got me there. I am not yet 75 years old, but since my wife died this year there are times when I feel very lonely and I have family around me. If I'd never married, I would not have children and grandchildren, but I would still have friends, which is good too, but it isn't all I need. Fortunately, for me the journey to were I am now has been a good one.
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Nothing serious about life? How about people that want to cut off your head or burn you to death? How about countries that want to destroy other countries? How about a government that wants to take more and more of your money and control more and more of you life?
I know someone that lost both his legs in a motorcycle accident a year ago. Just 27 years old.
Don't take everything in life seriously. All the day to day stuff is trivial in the grand scheme of things. But there are some things in life that are serious business. Very serious.
On this we can agree. Life can be serious and for almost everyone, it is at times. The challenge for most of us is to try and stay positive regardless what shit comes our way. The alternative is not good.
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"life isn't serious because our actions are insignificant"
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but but but
what is 'significance'?
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"life isn't serious because our actions are insignificant"
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but but but
what is 'significance'?
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Well, gratuitous suffering for one thing.
Injustice and unfairness for another.
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Bill Pettis have been working hard for a simpler life throught the years. It just can't get any simpler now.
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