I decided to make a big change in the past few weeks that I honestly feel pretty good about.
I’m not saying that this is the lifestyle for everyone, but these days I’m living outside on purpose instead of trying to rent an expensive apartment.
I guess I realized a while ago that I would rather be outside than any other option… so why the hell was I trying to pay a thousand dollars a month for a place I didn’t want to be? I could just skip the middleman and live outdoors instead of worrying too much about living in an artificial environment and transporting myself to more comfortable outdoor spaces. It seemed so simple. All I really needed was some basic temperature control to keep myself comfortable and safe, and the rest would take care of itself. I invested in a small portable fan, a tiny AC unit, and a portable heating device for camping. I also made usre my car heating, cooling, and air quality control system was professionally serviced by a HVAC technician who specialises in automobiles. When the air filters were changed, the AC was recharged, and the thermostat was replaced in my car, I felt confident enough to leave on my journey. I started living in camp sites and parking lots, just making sure I had some ventilation and indoor temperature control while I did my work each day. It has been surprisingly simple to stay comfortable without a large central heating, cooling, and air quality control system… but I’m not sure that everyone is cut out for the life of a traveling kid the way my car HVAC system and I become.