cbain 0 #1 September 24, 2002 Well, I'm an engineer at big company, and I've hated my job ever since before I started it. So I've decided that now is the time to do something about it rather than waiting around hating my job for 10-20 years and then wondering where my life went. That's right I'm quitting, telling them I'll be gone Jan. 1, 2003 and with my vacation it'll actually be closer to Christmas. I'm selling everything I own, except my gear and my cats, getting a camper van and going to hit the road! Yes, I've thought long and hard about this and I'm sure this is what I want to do. Yes, I know the consequences of what I'm doing. You can call me crazy but I'm still going to do it. Some many posts about cutting away from relationships just thought I'd throw this one out there too. I cut away from the relationship over a year ago, officially the divorce was final this past June. I'm only 24, I'm young and healthy and this is something I've always wanted to do so why wait! Christina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #2 September 24, 2002 Good for you. -S_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujie96 0 #3 September 24, 2002 Hmmm, now that everyone's bringing up their cutaways, I realized this is a major year for me. I fired the husband and divorce was final in June and I'll be out of the military in a matter of weeks. Woohoo! Good job cbain, ALWAYS keep the cats. Jess Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #4 September 24, 2002 Hey Christina! I am soooooooo jealous! Can I come with you?!?!?! 2 recent divorcees hitting the dz's nationwide. Whaddaya think?!?!?!?!?! I crave freedom too.... dove Fall in dove. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fool 0 #5 September 24, 2002 take me with you....have fun and live life. Good for you! S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #6 September 24, 2002 Can I come with you?!?!?! 2 recent divorcees hitting the dz's nationwide. Whaddaya think?!?!?!?!?! I crave freedom too.... ---------------- Um, I'd be careful...I think we know how this story ends already... I would avoid areas with big cliffs...at least at first. :)_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SatchFan 0 #7 September 24, 2002 Good call Christina! I have been wanting to do the same for a long time now and have actually thought about it more seriously as of late. If I have any sense at all, I will follow your lead. Good luck to ya. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #8 September 24, 2002 Hey girl, take me with you. I was fired from my executive job at a big company a couple of months ago. Its great! Get a camper trailer - a got a mean V8 with a towing hook. Let's hit the road. You do the dishes, I'll cook or the other way around. I don't carejraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #9 September 24, 2002 Man- That is so cool! Enjoy! I would love to be DZ trash for a year! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbain 0 #10 September 24, 2002 Sounds like fun to me! We'd have all kinds of interesting stories to tell then! We could add Jess too and have enough for a free fly team, or with one more recent divorcee we could have a 4 way team. Coming soon to a dropzone near you... if we feel like it. I love the freedom! Christina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #11 September 24, 2002 Christina, Are you sure you've thought this through? Have you thought long and hard about all of those poor, suffering executives who are relying on your work to make a living?A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #12 September 24, 2002 Sounds like fun. I'm jealous. If you get in the Atlanta neighborhood stop in at Skydive Atlanta and jump with me. Can you fly on your head? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #13 September 24, 2002 I have to stop reading this thread or I'm going to throw my keyboard across the room and go buy an RV.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #14 September 24, 2002 Weel I gotta tell ya- If this marriage hits the rocks, the only thing I won't sell is my gear and my Harley- And I'll see how many DZ's I can jump at in one year-- Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #15 September 24, 2002 Holy shit - between the 3 or 4 of us it'd be SOOOOO cheap! Yippee!!! I'm in! Come on, girls!!!! How much hotness can one camper hold? Fall in dove. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #16 September 24, 2002 QuoteI'm going to throw my keyboard across the room and go buy an RV. Me too! Oh wait. I can't afford an RV. Nevermind... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #17 September 24, 2002 QuoteHow much hotness can one camper hold? I'm not sure but I want to be in there at shower time!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #18 September 24, 2002 QuoteI can't afford an RV. Me either. That's why my keyboard remains whole.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #19 September 24, 2002 QuoteI can't afford an RV. I can...but then I wouldn't have any gas money...or jump money...or food..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #20 September 24, 2002 >Me either. That's why my keyboard remains whole. Some one you know Jessica is looking at getting an old School bus and turning it into a boogie bus..... couple of beds, a fridge, some power outlets, get a trailer to haul a golf cart, an awning for the side.... good to go and hit the DZ's and bring forth terror to the freefallers Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #21 September 24, 2002 congratulations! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #22 September 24, 2002 QuoteSome one you know Jessica is looking at getting an old School bus and turning it into a boogie bus..... That sounds ambitious. How well do I know this person? In the biblical sense?Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADRNALN 0 #23 September 24, 2002 I hear you. If I wasn't behind the age curve I would be there with you (well, not right there with you since having someone you didn't even know being right there would be a freaker). Go for it while you still can. Have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip 0 #24 September 24, 2002 WOW! I am uber jealous as well. I also work for a huge corporation and though I actually like my job quite well I often want to do the exact same thing. I’ve already contemplated life lived out of a van, mapped out free showers around the states, found worthy homes for Ozzy the cat. However when push comes to shove it aint going to happen, not any time soon. Good luck to you. You still need to take me out sometime and show me how this skydiving thing is done. .:skip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #25 September 24, 2002 I think that is awesome.. I would do the same if I were in your position. fortunately I am still hapily married (I know I hear the boos and hisses in this forum already:) but good for you.. come by richmond, in and jusmp with us.. we have a full time caravan and love visitors! -yoshi_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
