My “no house” trial came to a successful conclusion yesterday as I began house sitting as planned. Throughout the few weeks that I lived out of my car, no one ever bothered me as I slept, and no one in my daily life seemed to suspect anything unusual. I remained clean, happy, and active, perhaps even more so than usual. If I were to live out of a car for an extended period of time again I’d feel more comfortable if my windows were tinted so I’d have even less chance of being noticed. I’d made a point of seeking out the darkest, least frequented parking areas to minimize the chance of being seen. Also, I ordered the tent hammock earlier this week, and will likely be experimenting with it over the next couple months for when I’m no longer house bound.
Having a house now, I’ve noticed myself immediately spending much less time in public places. This morning I still woke up at 5:30 (though I was up 'til 12:30), but rather than going out for coffee, I made myself a delicious breakfast and read for a while. After class I still went by the local organic grocery store/restaurant for a small lunch, but then came home for a glass of wine and relaxation. Now I have music playing. It’s a very peaceful area here, with no street lights, little traffic, and no cellular reception, even though it’s just a few minute drive from the center of town.. I’m also cat sitting, so I have a few affectionate cats keeping me company. The back yard is hedged with bamboo and there are a few bird feeders accompanied by everything that eats from them. When I got back today I was a little surprised to see a wild turkey on the porch
So … plenty of different living situations to try out. If/when I bother to have a regular sized house, I could be quite happy with a place like this. The ideal for me may be closer to a green house/orchard with a hammock though
