Play bass in a number of bands while working in a secure but not stressful job.
in summary, I have a number of creative pursuits that I am sporadically but frustratingly inconsistently OK at
extremely dis answer but open a record shop with cafe. basically want to live out high fidelity (without the being a horrible prick part)
Ever worked in a record store before?
Large number of these are things which are predicated on dealing with the general public on a daily basis.
You all sure about that?
Sorry, I considered not positing and I know its not a dream for everyone and will be seen as cruel but part of it is giving them the best possible life I can before hand. They would be absolutely spoilt.
Earning enough money from my side projects (primarily writing but also some tech stuff) to the point where I only need to work a few days a week.
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Donât let anyone make you feel ashamed for eating meat. Everyoneâs food choices are their own. Except when theyâre eating ÂŁ6 toast, eggs on pizza, dodgy canteen food etc
Blowing up Mars
Thatâs the joy of these day dreams, Geoff⌠you donât worry about the practicalities.
Like, for mine (not have to get up to go to work) - itâs pretty achievable, really. I could find a way to go freelance, if I did some legwork for the next year or so and got shit together. BUT Iâm also massively aware that freelance life might really not be for me - I hate admin, would be terrified of chasing payment, might just go mad working by myself all the time.
But itâs a day dream, so you donât worry about that part.
Meh, I just found it funny.
I did this, it is nice and you should do it too.
Mine is having a job I like
where did you move to?
get up to some hilarious escapades as a fish out of water1
Be able to retire in a couple of years (say at 55) and move to north Cornwall and live within a short walk of the sea.
The first part of that is potentially possible but the second part almost certainly isnât
How about cannibals?
To have enough money so I didnât have to work again.
Then do a good bit of charity work in my free time: animal shelters etc.
Maybe put on a few gigs and things when I fancied it too as a hobby.