Moving Out and Learning the Art of the Street Urchin
 

So I have to move out of my apartment on the 26th of this month (July, duh) by 10:45 in the morning. But here's the thing... I can't move in to my new apartment until the 30th of said month. That means I have 4 days to do something somewhere that isn't my home. I'll have all this furniture and crap sitting in the street and I don't have money for a locker or anything, then couple that with the extra money I'll have to pay over my deposit which is most likely gone from damages... bah.

So I started thinking. I'm sure its been done before by documentary makers and writers alike, but I'd love to just live on the street for a week (which might happen anyway). You know, live under a bridge, spend money on bottles of Old English, get scurvy...

The plus side is I wouldn't have to worry about money problems or any social trends whatsoever. Obviously not having any money would be a good reason not to worry about it, but social trends... who cares what kind of hairstyle is in? The new cd that came out? The fall lineup at American Eagle? Psh, I live on the fuckin street! I brush my teeth with a dirty Kleenex! Man, it'd be sweet to be street urchin hobo trashy piece of shit.

who cares bout social trends anyways.....i think ya should go for it...live on the streets....
you'll have to hit a (what are they called) cyber cafe? to keep us posted....

You will be surprised at how organized and tight-knit street culture is....

Come on over to Rhode Island...i'll let ya live in my basement for a few days.......bring lots of beer.

Well in Iowa City, nothing is really organized or closely-knit.

But how weird would it be to be a street person? It would suck so bad to sleep in a car or a box or anything besides my comfortable bed.

I don't want to be that guy who talks to himself about inventing vulcan cannons for battleships as he digs through dumpsters for beer cans.

A few years ago I had to live in my car for a little bit, and yes, it sucks.
What happened..ya get evicted?

Its just the way of the world, my lease ends earlier than my new lease begins.

Hell Marroe, if you can survive from the back of a car, I can muster up the courage to do it too.

well, sorry to hear that, I know it's no fun.
Is your new land lord cool? Why not try and explain the situation and see if you can start it sooner. Couldn't hurt to try.

Oh believe me, I've spent the last three days using my patented charm to whoo the lady. She won't have any of it, she says she has too many "balls up in the air"... I'll let that joke go out to whoever wants to take it.


I wish I had a uHaul so I could just sleep in the back of it like those crackheads on Cops.

tents work. Usually if you hike a little back in the primative areas of national camp sites then you can stay in a park for free. Do it all the time when I can't drive due to intoxication.

But you gotta keep in mind I have an entire apartment worth of furniture and other shit. Otherwise I'd be going al-naturale like you wouldn't believe.

Seriously, you wouldn't believe... that phrase is stupid, it never means anything.

well man, from my perspective you don't have a place to keep your stuff reguardless. How is sleeping on the street going to fix your storage problem?

Now you get my predicament. I'm not asking for advice or anything, I'm just complaining... it makes me feel better (the Coors Light doesn't hurt). But yeah, there's really nothing I can do.

well wouldn't you rather sleep in a nice comfortable tent where you could keep some of your stuff instead of on the streets where you wouldnt be able to keep a pillow with out toting it around..?

I can't beleive you don't know anyone with a garage

You live in Rhode Island? What part...I'm over in MA :)

Oh, and BTW It'sAlive....time to call mom and beg for help ;)

I'm warning you, what ever you do Newb. Don't tell her! Do you wanna end up dead? she's crazy.... no seriously

YOU'RE crazy ;) You damn fool :p

Newb??.......... No seriously.... Shut up turd-boy.

LMAO. :D

I'm bored. I'm sure nobody cares, but I just thought I'd share. Sorry to get off topic IA75 :p

Your a fucking idiot and I hate you. So don't ever quote me. Do you want Newb to Hop aboard the giggle ship and set sail for chuckle island ? I know I don't.... Chuckle island is a scary mother fucking place.

First of all...you wouldn't know if it's a scary place...b/c I'd never invite you there. Secondly...it's not even a real place...just a stupid quote that I heard on Conan that made me laugh. And third...I think we all know who the fucking idiot is and it's not me or Angra...:rolleyes:

That´s no way to talk to your role model, bitch.

Yes we do, hahahaha.... you're parents.

Are you serious? ;) AHAHA.....AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH......lame.

No more drama... remember, this thread is about ME and MY problems.:D

I'm shutting up now....didn't mean to take over your thread :( I had no intention you know...but as usual the fool of all fools decides he needs some attention.

Tis alright... You're the one who let me know.:D

Your right. Only because your a cool cat and I respect you. No more from me. back too your problem.

Its cool, its cool... the alcohol in my belly is making me all mellow and I forgive everyone for everything ever... even that time you got caught masturbating...

Yes, sorry.



I feel bad and sorry about your situation Itsalive.

I´m a totally safty & luxury person and really apreciate my 4 walls no matter how close they are to each other. LOL

If i was in a situation like yours i wouldn´t know what the hell i would do? I would definitely panic and start to cry and probably also think suicidal thoughts. Not that i say that you should commit suicide, Itsalive............. But it wouldn´t hurt to try.;) :D


Just kidding my friend.

hahahahaha

Nice.

What about storing your stuff at your mom's place...or in a friend's basement or garage or something? :( I'm sure somebody would be willing to help you out.

Well, you're right. I have LOTS of friends.:D

But it might be too late to pull any strings, at least before Tuesday. I'll do my best and keep you filled in.

Re: Moving Out and Learning the Art of the Street Urchin
 

sell the furniture & lighten the load...

I have an idea, go to a local park and set up all your furniture just like you would in your apartment. Then just live there like you were in your apartment.

Act like everything is normal and what you are doing isnt totally deranged.

The cops will be understanding I am sure and put your stuff in storage for you and then they will give you a nice place to sleep for a few days.

After the few days call mom and tell her you are in the poke. She'll come bail you out. If not call me and I will do it.

Why would I do that?? Because if you are crazy enough to follow my advice, then you deserve at least that much from me.

Make sure you take pictures.

It worked for the stooges it will work for you.

Good luck:D

Y'know, if I actually did get thrown in jail for setting up a pseudo-home in the park, and you came to bail me out... Someone would have to write a book on it, because that would be the most insane series of events to ever take place.

But thanks for your advice.:D

It would be quite funny IMO.

I can see people coming to ask you why you are doing this.

Is it to protest the war in Iraq?

Are you doing it to solve world hunger? make people notice the homeless problem??

Are you doing this against nuclear power?

Hell no you morons I just need a place to sleep and to put my stuff. Now get the hell out of my living room. Hey you, the guy with the camera, thats my bathroom jackass.

Seriously dude I hope everything works out for ya, Gods know I have been in your situation and its tough. But I think you will be OK. These things have ways of working themselves thru.

Hey just think you could find a tavern thats open until 4am and then one that opens at 7am. Shit then you only have 3 hours to kill.:p

Hell, I could just sell all my stuff and use the cash to pay for all the booze.