Aspiration: Be A Bum

definition: to somehow support myself and remain or increase social activity while decreasing the time obligated to structured activities (ie: employment)
objective: to be obligated to as little as possible while still maximizing happiness

Pro:

1. no work = no work stress
2. when fun happens, i'll be available
3. in case i ever lose my job during rage i won't go through "failure depression" because i will have actually made a step towards my goal
4. less people will be fighting against my existence
5. could find some sort of fun, punk-kid type job
6. save a ton because i'll be forced to move in with someone
7. overall, i'd appreciate a lot of things about being a bum

Con:

1. only have my income until i become uncontrollably honest
2. can't live independently if i succeed in becoming a bum
3. a lot of this seems selfish
4. won't actually save a ton because i won't make as much
5. may impede goals that are "wildly important"
6. even if i have the time, i won't be able to afford all the fun that happens
7. have to give up a few major assets
8. my happiness may become shallow and temporary
9. my time will become less valuable, thus taken for granted
10. this all may mean i take for granted what i already have

I guess after thinking this all through it may not be what I really want. The grass was seeming greener on the other side until I really thought out what I'd lose. I do like all of the things I get to do and the things I have. Maybe if I learn to appreciate them more I'll watch my tongue, soften my heart, and protect what I've got.

Lesson Learned: Bums may not have the life it's cracked up to be.