Thanks guys for your input. Always nice to have people give feedback, even if you guys might be hundreds or thousands of miles away. Feels like you're all nearby in the neighborhood.
I think I'm going through another mid life crisis. I must have had at least 3 or 4 by now. I go through one every 3 to 5 years. Is that normal? Don't know.
I used to be a bit hard on myself in the past. In my younger years I would plan goals. If I didn't attain a certain goal, I would get disappointed. It got to the point that I noticed I stopped planning goals so I wouldn't be disappointed. How's that for reverse psychology? That may be why I don't make new year's resolutions anymore too.
As for watches, I'm not buying anymore. As for gadgets in general, I actually have really pretty much put a stop to it, except for something that might really catch my fancy. I simply don't have the room for "stuff" anymore. I recently gave a large pile of stuff to store at a friend's shed. He helped me to sell 2 folding bicycles that I don't use, plus a lot more stuff to sell as well. I feel better about unloading stuff, as it was causing me anxiety.
I do contribute to my 401k retirement plan, by the way. Nowhere near enough as I should, but that will improve over time. I only have 1 credit card debt. You guys will be glad to know that I literally cut up that credit card so I won't be tempted to buy stuff anymore at the spurt of the moment. I have various other credit cards with zero balance that I don't use, and I simply store them away and locked up.
My GF is a preschool teacher for the past few years, and she's thinking of opening her own local preschool. She has a well to do aunt that will finance the preschool startup, and they are wanting to add me to their business as an administrator and/or English teacher, etc. I've never though of myself as a preschool administrator. I don't feel like changing any kid's diaper, but who knows? Maybe that will be my new calling.
A friend I know who's been unemployed and living off his savings is simply biding his time and hoping to retire in Thailand to live off his social security income, and hopefully some family inheritance too. He's been telling me to do the same. Well, I suppose I might take up on that offer, but I have anther 14 years to go before I can up and take off to another country. Still, it makes for some pleasant daydreaming thoughts and takes my mind off the grind.
Again, don't get me wrong. I know my life doesn't "suck". I'm more bored and tired of the daily grind and hamster treadmill. I suppose that doing this whole van-dwelling thing is one positive step in the right direction. I'm just wondering what else I can do to improve my life and get a better sense of life fulfillment, whatever that might be.
