Reveal Confessions, Secrets & Regrets...

[i_love_burritos]

This is not a generalization. This is experience. I don't want to spend a lifetime working my ass off.

 

Experience. :lol:

 

 

A, I think carefully before I buy something. I'd rather buy a beat up looking $2000 car that runs great than a shiny $200,000 car that runs great. As for B, why in the HELL would I want a family? I don't want to live my life entirely for someone else, especially when those people would ultimately end up doing the same crap I did, or I would make so much that they don't have to work because of inheritance, in which case they become spoiled brats like Paris Hilton.

 

My ideal life would be to live in a small house. Hell, all I would really need is a bedroom with computer area, maybe a game console, a bathroom, and a small kitchen. I'd also like to live in an area with stuff to do around town.

 

I would work a decent job, with decent pay, and not too demanding hours. I don't need to spend a fortune a day to be content. But this life is not possible, mostly due to BS.

 

The main reason I wouldn't want to work for ANY business is because of that [bleep]ing income tax. It's BS. As far as I'm concerned, nobody has the right to take the money that I EARNED, pretty much just as an extra source of income for the government. My dad pays a 30% income tax. Unacceptable.

 

 

Yeah, there's a difference between being homeless and living a easy life with all the comforts that a good job and consistent income provide you with. Those luxuries cost money, as does health care, education, roads, hospitals, schools.

 

 

The land itself, the people (I know I've already said I hate the people, but my survey sample is an upper-middle class high school. Not the most quality group, you know?), the locations, and although it has been severely limited, the freedom to do this in the first place, much as the gov discourages it.

 

I've even planned a good portion of it.

 

1. Work for a while until I have a few thousand dollars. Maybe sell some stuff. I would leave specific instructions that my stuff is not to leave my room, but any of my friends or family can use it. (note to self, replace hardrive before leaving, take current one with. :grin: )

 

2. Buy a shopping cart from a local grocery store. Stock up on supplies, as well as a tarp to put over the cart in rainy weather. I'd buy a small tent too, with room for one or two more people if the party grows over time. Also, something fortified to keep the money in. And besides, how cool would it be to own an armored briefcase? Though I'd prefer something just as fortified but less conspicuous. Sadly, the Research and Development department has not returned any of my calls asking for Predator armor to attach to the case.

 

3. Buy a handgun, some ammo, and get good at using it.

 

4. Head west. Once I get to NYC, hang out for a while, enjoy, but don't go too crazy. The place has a way of draining your money quickly.

 

5. After that point is a general trek west, just doing every fun thing I find along the way. No rush, I have all the time in the world to do whatever the hell I want. If ever I run low on money, I don't ask for handouts, I ask individual people for work. Not part time jobs, just one time jobs. Need your windshield washed? Driveway shoveled? Stuff like that.

 

6. Forrest Gump time. Once I hit the coast, I turn around and head right the hell back, preferably using a different route. Don't know what I'd do once back in New York.

 

Things I'm still unsure of:

 

What WOULD I do once back in NY?

I want to see other countries in my life. How would I go about that with no passport?

I'd be terrified doing this on my own.

 

 

This is just all different types of stupid.

[The_Gabe]

This is not a generalization. This is experience. I don't want to spend a lifetime working my ass off.

 

Experience. :lol:

 

 

A, I think carefully before I buy something. I'd rather buy a beat up looking $2000 car that runs great than a shiny $200,000 car that runs great. As for B, why in the HELL would I want a family? I don't want to live my life entirely for someone else, especially when those people would ultimately end up doing the same crap I did, or I would make so much that they don't have to work because of inheritance, in which case they become spoiled brats like Paris Hilton.

 

My ideal life would be to live in a small house. Hell, all I would really need is a bedroom with computer area, maybe a game console, a bathroom, and a small kitchen. I'd also like to live in an area with stuff to do around town.

 

I would work a decent job, with decent pay, and not too demanding hours. I don't need to spend a fortune a day to be content. But this life is not possible, mostly due to BS.

 

The main reason I wouldn't want to work for ANY business is because of that [bleep]ing income tax. It's BS. As far as I'm concerned, nobody has the right to take the money that I EARNED, pretty much just as an extra source of income for the government. My dad pays a 30% income tax. Unacceptable.

 

 

Yeah, there's a difference between being homeless and living a easy life with all the comforts that a good job and consistent income provide you with. Those luxuries cost money, as does health care, education, roads, hospitals, schools.

 

 

The land itself, the people (I know I've already said I hate the people, but my survey sample is an upper-middle class high school. Not the most quality group, you know?), the locations, and although it has been severely limited, the freedom to do this in the first place, much as the gov discourages it.

 

I've even planned a good portion of it.

 

1. Work for a while until I have a few thousand dollars. Maybe sell some stuff. I would leave specific instructions that my stuff is not to leave my room, but any of my friends or family can use it. (note to self, replace hardrive before leaving, take current one with. :grin: )

 

2. Buy a shopping cart from a local grocery store. Stock up on supplies, as well as a tarp to put over the cart in rainy weather. I'd buy a small tent too, with room for one or two more people if the party grows over time. Also, something fortified to keep the money in. And besides, how cool would it be to own an armored briefcase? Though I'd prefer something just as fortified but less conspicuous. Sadly, the Research and Development department has not returned any of my calls asking for Predator armor to attach to the case.

 

3. Buy a handgun, some ammo, and get good at using it.

 

4. Head west. Once I get to NYC, hang out for a while, enjoy, but don't go too crazy. The place has a way of draining your money quickly.

 

5. After that point is a general trek west, just doing every fun thing I find along the way. No rush, I have all the time in the world to do whatever the hell I want. If ever I run low on money, I don't ask for handouts, I ask individual people for work. Not part time jobs, just one time jobs. Need your windshield washed? Driveway shoveled? Stuff like that.

 

6. Forrest Gump time. Once I hit the coast, I turn around and head right the hell back, preferably using a different route. Don't know what I'd do once back in New York.

 

Things I'm still unsure of:

 

What WOULD I do once back in NY?

I want to see other countries in my life. How would I go about that with no passport?

I'd be terrified doing this on my own.

 

 

This is just all different types of stupid.

 

I agree.

[Dizzle229]

You do realize that life sucks either way, and that I'm aware of that, right? I'm just picking the one I'd prefer. I'd rather live simply than deal with headache after headache.

 

And btw, when I talked about my ideal life, I wasn't talking about being homeless.

[The_Gabe]

You do realize that life sucks either way, and that I'm aware of that, right? I'm just picking the one I'd prefer. I'd rather live simply than deal with headache after headache.

 

And btw, when I talked about my ideal life, I wasn't talking about being homeless.

 

Because trying to scrap up a few dollars for a place to sleep and eat isn't a bigger headache?

[Dizzle229]

You do realize that life sucks either way, and that I'm aware of that, right? I'm just picking the one I'd prefer. I'd rather live simply than deal with headache after headache.

 

And btw, when I talked about my ideal life, I wasn't talking about being homeless.

 

Because trying to scrap up a few dollars for a place to sleep and eat isn't a bigger headache?

Not really. It's a simple goal, and the only goal. And making a few dollars isn't hard, the only thing is holding on to it. Still, I would work for a while after HS until I have a few thousand. I can last a really long time on this, even if it doesn't sound like a lot.

 

Like I said though, I'd prefer the small house scenario, and that's the main thing I'd like to work toward. The reason I'm turned away from it is the fact that there's still that [bleep]ING INCOME TAX. I do not want to give up money I earned so the government can spend it on something stupid that I probably voted against.

[Giordano]

Oh Jeses [bleep]ing Christ, all these Ima home on the range adventurer [cabbage]. You all want loads of money to get whatever the hell you want.

[Nadril]

Why someone would want to constantly worry where their next meal or place to stay the night would come from is beyond me.

 

I mean don't get me wrong, the concept of just traveling the country, not worrying about a job and such sounds interesting. The reality is that unless you have a [cabbage] ton of money (or want to live on the bottom barrel, pretty much) you aren't going to get very far.

 

 

 

I still find it interesting how at the age of 15 or so Dizzle has apparently figured out everything and hates paying taxes (do you even pay taxes dizzle?) and also hates the world and life. I'm guessing you'll think differently when you grow up a bit :P

[Dizzle229]

Why someone would want to constantly worry where their next meal or place to stay the night would come from is beyond me.

 

I mean don't get me wrong, the concept of just traveling the country, not worrying about a job and such sounds interesting. The reality is that unless you have a [cabbage] ton of money (or want to live on the bottom barrel, pretty much) you aren't going to get very far.

 

 

 

I still find it interesting how at the age of 15 or so Dizzle has apparently figured out everything and hates paying taxes (do you even pay taxes dizzle?) and also hates the world and life. I'm guessing you'll think differently when you grow up a bit :P

I'm 15. I think differently every other week. Remember how eager I used to be to put a bullet in the brain of everyone with personality flaws? But this is something I've thought about for a long time. Anyways, I have to pay taxes to know that the income tax is BS?

 

Wouldn't always be easy, of course, but I'd do pretty much anything to avoid decades of STRESS. No way of life is ever easy, but of all the choices, I prefer simplicity.

 

Of course, I am human, and I would like permanent housing. I point once again to the idea of a small house, and pretty much the same entertainment devices I have now. I'm good at living off of a small amount of money, so my biggest expense would be the electric. If I can get a decent, relatively easy going job that can support this, I'd be a happy camper. I'd also like to have a little extra left over from each paycheck, as I'd love to travel. I'd want to visit the capital cities of every major power from WWII.

[Assume Nothing]

Why someone would want to constantly worry where their next meal or place to stay the night would come from is beyond me.

 

I mean don't get me wrong, the concept of just traveling the country, not worrying about a job and such sounds interesting. The reality is that unless you have a [cabbage] ton of money (or want to live on the bottom barrel, pretty much) you aren't going to get very far.

 

 

 

I still find it interesting how at the age of 15 or so Dizzle has apparently figured out everything and hates paying taxes (do you even pay taxes dizzle?) and also hates the world and life. I'm guessing you'll think differently when you grow up a bit :P

I'm 15. I think differently every other week. Remember how eager I used to be to put a bullet in the brain of everyone with personality flaws? But this is something I've thought about for a long time. Anyways, I have to pay taxes to know that the income tax is BS?

 

Wouldn't always be easy, of course, but I'd do pretty much anything to avoid decades of STRESS. No way of life is ever easy, but of all the choices, I prefer simplicity.

 

Of course, I am human, and I would like permanent housing. I point once again to the idea of a small house, and pretty much the same entertainment devices I have now. I'm good at living off of a small amount of money, so my biggest expense would be the electric. If I can get a decent, relatively easy going job that can support this, I'd be a happy camper. I'd also like to have a little extra left over from each paycheck, as I'd love to travel. I'd want to visit the capital cities of every major power from WWII.

 

Can we seriously get back on topic.

 

In response to your post; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Income_tax

 

I hardly think you have been paying many taxes, aside from VAT. Anything the government provides, be it paved roads or a bus service, health service, etc, is covered by the tax. Tax is necessary for a country to work fluidly.

 

Confession; I sometimes wear deodorant instead of taking a shower when I'm in a rush. :/

[Shiny]

I'm sorry, but that is really nasty... A shower only takes 5 minutes.

[Assume Nothing]

I'm sorry, but that is really nasty... A shower only takes 5 minutes.

 

Hence sometimes. But I don't shower that fast, I take at least 10 minutes ;/

[Shiny]

I'm sorry, but that is really nasty... A shower only takes 5 minutes.

 

Hence sometimes. But I don't shower that fast, I take at least 10 minutes ;/

 

I can get one done in 2. Beat that punks.

[Dax]

Confession: I wish my two pet fish would die. They've been alive for some seven years (Yeah. >_>) and I'm sick of the sound of the filter, the power they take, you know, everything. :| Am I a horrible person? D:

[All_Bogs]

Not really, they're just fish. It's perfectly normal not to be as attached to them and to not value them as much as you would with creatures that have more in common with humans. As an alternative, can't you give them away to somebody who would like to have some pet fish? Then again, the fish'd probably stress out and die :unsure:

 

Confessions? Eh, I too pee in the shower. I think it's hardly a confession though. Most men do. Some just lie about it :P

[Assume Nothing]

Confession: I wish my two pet fish would die. They've been alive for some seven years (Yeah. >_>) and I'm sick of the sound of the filter, the power they take, you know, everything. :| Am I a horrible person? D:

 

Nah. It's worse for the fish to suffer the pain than to simply die.

 

Confession; I find hawt teachers really distracting :(

[Shiny]

Hah, Roccodog, I like your style. It is alright Dax, I too hate fish. There is a reason we don't have them; they always end up dying regardless of what I do. Sometimes my cat eats them.

 

Regret: Not signing up for a photography job experience.

[Dizzle229]

Why someone would want to constantly worry where their next meal or place to stay the night would come from is beyond me.

 

I mean don't get me wrong, the concept of just traveling the country, not worrying about a job and such sounds interesting. The reality is that unless you have a [cabbage] ton of money (or want to live on the bottom barrel, pretty much) you aren't going to get very far.

 

 

 

I still find it interesting how at the age of 15 or so Dizzle has apparently figured out everything and hates paying taxes (do you even pay taxes dizzle?) and also hates the world and life. I'm guessing you'll think differently when you grow up a bit :P

I'm 15. I think differently every other week. Remember how eager I used to be to put a bullet in the brain of everyone with personality flaws? But this is something I've thought about for a long time. Anyways, I have to pay taxes to know that the income tax is BS?

 

Wouldn't always be easy, of course, but I'd do pretty much anything to avoid decades of STRESS. No way of life is ever easy, but of all the choices, I prefer simplicity.

 

Of course, I am human, and I would like permanent housing. I point once again to the idea of a small house, and pretty much the same entertainment devices I have now. I'm good at living off of a small amount of money, so my biggest expense would be the electric. If I can get a decent, relatively easy going job that can support this, I'd be a happy camper. I'd also like to have a little extra left over from each paycheck, as I'd love to travel. I'd want to visit the capital cities of every major power from WWII.

Paying money so that the government can run our country? PREPOSTEROUS!

I've already said that I know it's necessary. It's just that it's not fair. So [bleep] it.

 

OT: What kind of fish are these that lived for 7 years?

[Dax]

Just random goldfish. And I'm serious. These things are trolling.

 

 

(By the way, I just want them to die, I like them, because they've just been there for years, they're just a hassle and something I don't really want to care about. :\)

[Assume Nothing]

I'm pretty sure if you put detergent in the water, they will just die fairly quickly.

 

Confession; I've seen bad things that cannot be unseen. :|

[Dax]

I don't want to kill them though. I just want them to go on their own way. :\

[Lenin64]

Confession: I wish my two pet fish would die. They've been alive for some seven years (Yeah. >_>) and I'm sick of the sound of the filter, the power they take, you know, everything. :| Am I a horrible person? D:

This is actually the twelfth set of fish. I've been secretly replacing them when they die so that you'd have to put up with having fish that you hate.

[obfuscator]

The main reason I wouldn't want to work for ANY business is because of that [bleep]ing income tax. It's BS. As far as I'm concerned, nobody has the right to take the money that I EARNED, pretty much just as an extra source of income for the government. My dad pays a 30% income tax. Unacceptable.

 

While you drive on government funded roads, attend government funded schools, are protected by government funded soldiers, are allowed freedom by government laws, able to buy foreign goods due to government regulations...the list goes on and on.

 

But no, you don't owe the government anything. No Sir.

[Dizzle229]

Confession: I wish my two pet fish would die. They've been alive for some seven years (Yeah. >_>) and I'm sick of the sound of the filter, the power they take, you know, everything. :| Am I a horrible person? D:

This is actually the twelfth set of fish. I've been secretly replacing them when they die so that you'd have to put up with having fish that you hate.

 

 

[YGUY]While you drive on government funded roads, attend government funded schools, are protected by government funded soldiers, are allowed freedom by government laws, able to buy foreign goods due to government regulations...the list goes on and on.[/YGUY]

 

No, I don't owe them for that. Taxes should be targeted at individuals. Like, whatever money I MYSELF cost the government, I should definitely have to pay for that. I should not have to pay for someone else's kid to go to school. The parents should pay for that, per kid.

[rangeor]

No, I don't owe them for that. Taxes should be targeted at individuals. Like, whatever money I MYSELF cost the government, I should definitely have to pay for that. I should not have to pay for someone else's kid to go to school. The parents should pay for that, per kid.

Hm. Would a logical man such as yourself at least agree that your attitude is very selfish, regardless of what your obligations might or might not be?

[Nenga]

Confession: I wish my two pet fish would die. They've been alive for some seven years (Yeah. >_>) and I'm sick of the sound of the filter, the power they take, you know, everything. :| Am I a horrible person? D:

This is actually the twelfth set of fish. I've been secretly replacing them when they die so that you'd have to put up with having fish that you hate.

I lol'd. A lot more then I should have.