{"id":318,"date":"2016-07-06T10:30:29","date_gmt":"2016-07-06T10:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beawesomenotbroke.com\/?p=318"},"modified":"2017-03-31T14:08:29","modified_gmt":"2017-03-31T14:08:29","slug":"im-going-on-a-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beawesomenotbroke.com\/newsletter\/im-going-on-a-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"I’m Going on a Road Trip!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cBe Awesome Not Broke<\/em>\u201d is taking this show on the road!<\/span><\/p>\n

Starting late July through mid-September Be Awesome Not Broke<\/em> (me!) will be traveling around the western United States, staying with friends, family, acquaintances and strangers to give the location-independent lifestyle a try!<\/span><\/p>\n

The gallivanting will likely take me through California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, possibly the Dakotas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico(?), and Nevada; then back to California.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why the heck did I decide to take a break from New York City, hop in a car for two months and run my business from a Honda Civic?<\/span><\/p>\n

First, I want to test the limits of this new location-independent lifestyle I\u2019ve yearned for. The idea of being able to do work from anywhere is super seductive. To be honest, I\u2019ve probably over-romanticized it a bit in my mind. But now that I\u2019m able to work virtually from anywhere with an Internet connection, I want to see how truly mobile I can be.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other reasons? I want more travel, human connection and unforgettable experiences in my life. The idea of traveling around, seeing awesome friends, meeting new ones, and saying yes to whatever the Universe throws my way is exciting and something I\u2019ve wanted to do for a long time. Now that I have the ability to actually make it happen, I figure there\u2019s no time like the present to give it a shot.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the same time, as this trip draws closer, I sense that those aren\u2019t the only reasons for doing it. Sure, gallivanting around the US to see friends, meet new people and do epic shit are all things I want to do. But why do I have to leave New York City in order to strengthen my friendships, build new ones and do exciting, epic stuff?<\/span><\/p>\n

To be honest, I see this trip as part escapism \u2013 me running away from the fact that I haven\u2019t done the work to create those things here. While New York is an incredible city, it is not an easy place to live. It\u2019s expensive, tiring, relentless, noisy! and unforgiving. Yet the \u201ctough city\u201d excuse doesn\u2019t hold up for why I haven\u2019t built the life I want here, especially since I\u2019ve been here for almost five years now, giving myself ample time to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n

So\u2026 why am I headed out across the country to find excitement and happiness rather than using that time and energy to invest in doing the same in NYC?<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m not totally sure, and that\u2019s partly what I hope this trip will help me discover. An ever-growing part of me wants to leave New York and try something new. \u00a0It\u2019s a tough city to live in–expensive, tiring, relentless, noisy and unforgiving—and I\u2019m starting to more openly question whether this is ultimately where I want to live. Perhaps this trip is a way for me to decide whether I vote yay or nay on a NYexit. Of course I\u2019m doing so in the most Garrett Philbin<\/em> of ways.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does this mean for you, my Awesome<\/em> readers?<\/span><\/p>\n

I will continue to write newsletters–and probably more frequently–as I share the things I learn while on the road. This trip is a chance for me to experience a lot in a short period of time, and I definitely want to pass along things that would be helpful to you all.<\/span><\/p>\n

I will also create a dedicated space for updates around my trip. Not sure if this is going to happen on my existing blog or new one, but I will let you know. Video and photography have become increasingly fun mediums for me to express myself, so I want to make sure I have a space to share those as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

And\u2026 I could use your ideas! While I have a rough outline of what the trip will look like, I am intentionally leaving it open so I can say \u201cyes\u201d to whatever Awesome<\/em> things the universe brings my way. So…<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. If I\u2019m coming to your state and you\u2019ll be around during that time and you\u2019d like to meet up, let me know! Remember, this trip is about having more connection in my life, so I would love, love, love to see as many of you as I can. And if you have the flexibility and want to come along for any portion of the trip, nothing would make me happier!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. If you know anyone in the states I\u2019m headed to who you think would be a fantastic person for me to meet, let me know! I am open and excited at the chance to bring new amazing people into my life.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Lastly, if you have any suggestions for things I should do or places I should see in the aforementioned states, please let me know that as well! I have a pretty loose itinerary so I\u2019m open to suggestions and going where the wind takes me.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        One thing I have decided NOT to do on this trip is stick to a strict schedule. Both my work and personal lives have been so regimented recently that I want to break from that, to remember what \u201cgoing with the flow\u201d is like. Because of that, I can\u2019t give anyone hard and fast dates for when I will be in any given city. If you need more than a few days notice to meet up I completely understand and respect that, and will catch you the next time I\u2019m on a more structured excursion.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Just let me know if you\u2019ll be around during those six or seven weeks and–if you are able to meet up with just a few day\u2019s notice–we\u2019ll make it happen! I would love to come by, grab a bite, do something delightfully local, and have a good old-fashioned catch up.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Oh! And if you have done anything like this before and have some tips, thoughts, words of wisdom or things I should keep in mind, please get in touch as I would love to learn from your wizened experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Love,<\/span>
        \n Garry Seinfeld<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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