I am running away!

[Sterlingenuine]

This Thursday actually, Nov. 17th. I will be taking an Amtrak train to New York. I mean i am 20 but my parents still think I am too young and this and that but I don't know If it's a mistake then it is on me. I just want to be in a creative and positive environment and I don't believe I am in that place.

I will probably be homeless for a while but I made sure I set up Job interviews and found places safe to sleep.

I also want to immerse myself in the occupy wall street movement. I want to understand it more. It is so jumbled but intriguing.

I have a few contacts so I know a few people out there. But until I find a place I am hopefully at a homeless shelter at a church. Hopefully as a overnight regular volunteer.

I will be documenting it for my tumblr followers but it will definitely be something new for me.

My parents don't know and that is the only thing I feel bad about but I think it should be worth it.

[Geek]

What a dumb idea.

[Starog]

If you insist on doing this, please tell your parents. You're 20, they can't stop you. I don't mean to be blunt but if you just run away, you'll send your parents to an early grave, sick with worry.

[Sterlingenuine]

Originally Posted by Starog

If you insist on doing this, please tell your parents. You're 20, they can't stop you. I don't mean to be blunt but if you just run away, you'll send your parents to an early grave, sick with worry.

No, I don't think so. They already know where I want to be. I am just accelerating the process. I plan to leave a note and they have me on Facebook. I know they will be mad but I don't believe it will stress them so much that they will die faster. My dad kind of knows but he dosent know that I am leaving this week He knows my whole plan just not the date. So no.

Originally Posted by Geek

What a dumb idea.

Well that's fine. I have an idea and it won't flourish around here. I don't know if you've heard the saying "Show me who you hang out with and I'll show you who you are." Around here is too much negativity, lost dreams and to normal. I have a goal to change the world. If you want to be extraordinary then you have to take risks. Rest assured I have calculated every bit of this. I have thought about what could go wrong and my options.

[Starog]

Then good luck! Keep us updated?

[Sterlingenuine]

Originally Posted by Starog

Then good luck! Keep us updated?

No doubt. I actually plan to make my tumblr into an update blog. If you would like to check it out. http://thepuzzlepiecez.tumlr.com

[garrettj]

Lets see, homeless, OWS adventurer... what? You want to see the crimes being committed by them? how they are destroying local businesses (Zucotti Park)? I'm sorry, but that protest is backed by the wrong groups... it could have been good, but people got a hold of it and used it to try to further an already accelerated agenda...

/rant

Besides, stupid idea making yourself vulnerable... Planning on being homeless is not a great idea...

[Sutler]

I have to agree with Geek and Garrett. First of all, becoming a 'homeless activist' is not a way to 'change the world', and participating in OWS is one of the worst ways. They claim to protest corruption, yet they as a whole are committing far more crimes than those who they accuse. Drugs, thievery, vandalism, etc. are all present in the camp (as well as most other camps around the world). Secondly, please don't accuse us all of being negative, normal and under (or non) achievers. You know virtually nothing about any of us -- I wouldn't be surprised if some of us have already changed the world in some way. Thirdly, though you probably will survive this experience, should you go through with it, relatively unscathed, there is a strong possibility that you could be hurt. The streets are NOT a safe place, especially in New York, and especially at night. Even at OWS.

Perhaps you will do this, and you will be inspired by something, and you will change the world because of the experience you had. But you also might end up getting mugged or assaulted over a few dollars, a laptop, or because you looked at someone funny. You've been given a LOT simply being born in the USA (forgive me if I assumed wrongly) and you should take full advantage of the resources that are available to you to do something to change the world, if that is what you're passionate about.

[Sterlingenuine]

Thats okay but I don't plan to stay Homeless and I never said I was going to be an activists. I simply said that I will be homeless for a while. I have already taken care of that problem by the way. I am an overnight volunteer so I actually have a place to stay now.

Now on the topic of OWS. I said it looked intriguing. I don't have a set opinion. I just want to experience it for myself so I can learn. They could be the worst people like you say but what attracts me is the humanity of it. How they honestly have taken care of each other. They have medics, food station, massage station, etc. It is a bunch of different individuals from separate backgrounds combining. I think that alone is beautiful. Our country, no, our world is so segregated in our beliefs and the only time we ever come together is when something bad happens. That sucks too me. So I am sorry I don't have your views but I have a drive to learn about life and the only way I can do that is to live it.

[Starog]

My first concern was about your parents and how much they would worry. Then I was concerned about where you would live because without a roof over your head, you can't be very productive. But you've sorted those out.

I can actually see where you're coming from. I'd love to just go away. And I understand your curiosity about OWS. I can imagine all of this being a learning curve, positive or otherwise.

I can't decide if I think you're mad or brilliant, either way, take care