Is it normal to want to walk across america to free your mind?

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Okay. I am facing a dilemma. As an 18-year-old who has graduated and has a job, I feel as if I have no plans. I just don't know what to do. My high school years I had no idea what I wanted to do in life career-wise. No jobs seemed... right for me. I just wasn't into anything "normal" so to speak. My mild Tourette's and Asperger's syndrome may have something to do with all this.. I have always had hobbies, but no career interests. Any interest I did have was far-fetched... out of my grasp.

Before you begin to think this is off topic, trust me. It all ties together. Now, this job that I have.. I work part time at Publix (a grocery store, for people who didn't know) and quite frankly... I don't like it there. I just hate having to deal with customers, and kissing ass like a slave. If I don't kiss ass, I'll get fired. Call me a typical teenage rebel, or whatever you will, but I don't like thinking about myself living like this forever. It just doesn't make me happy, and I doubt any conventional job will. Isn't the goal in life to just be happy?

I don't find any interest or motivation in careers or colleges like most people I know. I find myself yearning to explore.. to see what is out there! I believe I can finally find some inner... destiny within myself if I simply walk across my country. This may seem like a treacherous feat to some - and my own mother laughs at me like I am a lunatic - but it is what I want to do. It will make me happy. From this journey, maybe I can find some sense of direction. Yes, it is much like living like a hobo, but dammit, it is exciting. It makes my heart race when talking about the plan! It may be frowned upon by society, but free will and free thought is looked down upon by the masses anyway it seems.. What I ask of you is: Is it normal to walk a great distance to find out who you really are, and what you want to do?

This is my first post, so if I left anything out I am sorry. Plus I'm typing this out at midnight. If you have any questions, I will answer them. Thank you.

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  • FireBall100
    10 years ago

    I think that this is a very good idea indeed! You want to be free and find out who you are and walking and walking and not knowing where you are going is the greatest adventure! Go for it and see where it lands you. Good luck!

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  • handsignals
    10 years ago

    Sounds cool, do it.

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  • shuggy-chan
    10 years ago

    Run forest run

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    • Holzman67
      10 years ago

      Haha that's exactly what I thought of too

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    • [Old Memory]
      10 years ago

      Man you just stepped in a big pile of shit....

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      • lala85
        10 years ago

        Shit Happens

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        • [Old Memory]
          10 years ago

          It happens....

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  • Shrunk
    10 years ago

    I was a bit like that at your age too, minus the walking part, but that sounds pretty cool if you're up to the challenge... Anyway 3 years later for me it seems like I've finally found my direction or at least something to occupy myself, maybe walking will help you decide sooner :)
    I don't think it sounds that weird, uncommon yes, but a cool idea

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  • NondescriptViolation
    9 years ago

    Did you actually do it? I need advice.

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  • lala85
    10 years ago

    I think you should go for it! I don't want to be a downer but I am not sure you have realized the difficulty of this challenge. Im sure you know it will be hard but you don't really KNOW. I guess that is what will make you grow and learn from it. Good luck!

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  • swanlike
    10 years ago

    Maybe consider hiking the Appalachian Trail.

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  • Karmasbitch
    10 years ago

    This is completely normal. I did it early, I dropped out of school and travelled the country. I kind of wish I hadn't now, because it set me back a little, but I know that it can be really helpful for the soul at the right time. Just make a good plan and follow your dreams

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  • ReoKado
    10 years ago

    Dude, if I didn't have a family and didn't do something around the same of what you want to do back in the day. I honestly would join you, it sounds fun. Go for it! (advise: take a bike and find some buddy's, the trip will feel a lot funner)

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  • thegypsysailor
    10 years ago

    Sad part of your plan is that no matter how far you walk, run, fly, swim or jog, you can not get away from yourself.
    You don't sound like a particularly smart fellow therefore you are always going to be "kissing ass like a slave" if you want to survive and feed yourself, so get used to it.
    There's nothing wrong with wanting to walk across the country, no matter how impracticable it is, it's just you are wanting to do it for all the wrong reasons.

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  • gummy_jr
    10 years ago

    I don't even feel like walking across my own yard most of the time. I'd never walk across America. I'm surprised I'm so skinny still (because of my job)

    But hell do what you dream :)

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