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sharinginthegroove
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posted 11-20-104 06:41 AM
Hi, I just wanted some imput here. I am a twenty year old single mother, i work at a art coop, waitress and on my mothers paper[i also worked as a nurses assistant for 3yrs and still have my cna liscnce}. Planning on going back to school {took a year off after having my son}. Recently I've gotten the urge to travel. I was offered a 76 VW camper top van for $700. I have some money put away, and i sew. I kind of want to leave this town. but what would i do... i know i could go to school somplace else and find work anywhere, but what about childcare? I feel so traped...i really need to leave this area. Oh back to the bus...i was thinking about taking a road trip maby do the festival thing for a few weeks. I took malachyte...my son, to Bonnaroo. But he's 15 months old now. would it be selfish and inappropriat to take a roadtrip with my son and go to festivals? Only one of my friends would be intereasted in the whole idea...I just don't want to be a bad mom.
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gratefulgirl
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posted 11-20-104 09:39 AM
 
I say, travel now while its not to late. When your son gets older itll be a lot harder. Go now---no regrets-- |
mamasharones
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posted 11-20-104 09:42 AM
No I don't think you're a bad mom. I'm 21 and I'm not a mom, but I was at bonnaroo and I saw a lot of people bring their babies and I think it's great. I think if you're into the "hippie lifestyle" you should bring your children into your "world." Just because you bring them on the road doesn't mean your a bad mom. If you are feeding them, clothing them, and giving them what they need other wise I don't see why its a problem. You're opening them up to experiences and people they would normally never meet. (since sometimes people in your area may be judgemental) So I say, you do what you want as long as you TRULLY know you're not hurting your child. GOOD LUCK TO YOU! |
sharinginthegroove
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posted 11-20-104 01:17 PM
Thank you, your right, he had so much fun at bonnaroo He took his first step there! And i can always drive home if i needed. ok...we're going! |
CowboyHippy
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posted 11-20-104 05:15 PM
I have a 76 westy, fairly good, getting pretty tired though.there was a time in my life where I wanted to "live life while I was young and could do all that I want"
I've been to over 30 countries, every major land mass except antarctica, one month I was Playing with children in Africa then later invited to pray in a mosque in Iraq, a couple months later I was at the top of the world in Germany. I have seen people at their best and worst, highest of highs and lowest of lows Very rewarding but I look back and realize it was pretty much a waste, not for lack of experience, but due to the fact that I was rushing everywhere,
It's ok to settle in a place for a while, especially with a child, I too have a 15 month old, a regular passenger in my bus, I find most of my trips are planned around feedings and naps and such. He is the priority in my life. He is also the turning point.
Sorry about the ranting folks, I would guess my point is, Don't be so much about the traveling that you cant see when a place is right for you. I am having a memory refresher lately, I dug out the massive scrapbook full o' pictures from my life to show someone. Seeing all the places and faces, lives I've touched, and those who've touched me. If I had half an ounce of common sense back then there were a dozen places I still might be today. Every day I continue to live is borrowed time. Yeah im only 27, but I have little left I want to see in the world. Still have plenty of time to do it, provide the man upstairs lets me keep living. |
Frog
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posted 11-21-104 06:52 AM
I vend clothing at festivals and I have a seven month old daughter. My husband is in a band and they play festivals and are going to cover the jamb band scene this summer (Where I vend.)It's not irresponsible if you a.) never compromise your son's schedule and needs, b.) never compromise your son's well being with instability and c.) never compromise your son's well being by being either absent or unsober. So, while you're at festivals, it would be grossly inappropriate to care for your son and partake in any of the outermusical fringe festival benefits. If you do these things, I think it's wondeful to expose your child to all these kind people and music. I'll be so bold as to say that it's good for him! Good Luck and maybe I'll see you on the road. | |
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