Comments on: My Assault on Stuff & What I’m Doing Next http://tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next Life Outside The Box Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:16:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Monicahttp://tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next/comment-page-1#comment-211137 Monica Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:23:00 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next.htm#comment-211137 I enjoyed reading this. I am on the web searching for just this stuff, because I am in the process of way downsizing the junk in my life.I keep having breakthroughs (going over the speed bumps) and find I can move to another level. That said, I have so much crap. The deaths of my father, mother and grandmother over a period of years left me so cluttered with sentimental objects. It is a lot to dig out from under. I enjoyed reading this. I am on the web searching for just this stuff, because I am in the process of way downsizing the junk in my life.

I keep having breakthroughs (going over the speed bumps) and find I can move to another level. That said, I have so much crap. The deaths of my father, mother and grandmother over a period of years left me so cluttered with sentimental objects. It is a lot to dig out from under.

]]> By: Parhttp://tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next/comment-page-1#comment-57757 Par Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:15:14 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next.htm#comment-57757 Try getting into a "lifestyle" sport like climbing, skiing, surfing etc. I've had wicked experiences with the most amazing people in places around the world thanks to my passion for skiing and now lateley climbing. I'm now trying to change my life to make it easier to fit everything I need not only when I'm off traveling but also in my day-to-day life.Thanks for a great blog, btw! I've been reading it now for a while but this is my first comment.Good luck on your travels./Par, Sweden Try getting into a “lifestyle” sport like climbing, skiing, surfing etc. I’ve had wicked experiences with the most amazing people in places around the world thanks to my passion for skiing and now lateley climbing. I’m now trying to change my life to make it easier to fit everything I need not only when I’m off traveling but also in my day-to-day life.

Thanks for a great blog, btw! I’ve been reading it now for a while but this is my first comment.

Good luck on your travels.

/Par, Sweden

]]> By: Joshua Mhttp://tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next/comment-page-1#comment-57610 Joshua M Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:09:29 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next.htm#comment-57610 Ty,Your desire to make millions has nothing to do with spending it. Heck, give it away once you make it! You and I are doing what we do because we love living and we live life like a game. I don't want to die without knowing the feeling of making the big win and seeing 8 digits in my bank account. I don't even like to shop! But 8 digits is the next milestone for me. Maybe 9 will come after that? Maybe, it'll be something else that doesn't have so much to do with work.Don't worry about going Japanese ruining your drive. You'll always have that. The condo was another milestone. You've been there, done that. Now it's not that exciting anymore because you've already sucked the life out of it...I mean the swing and Mel are about as good as it gets right? ...and they made you take the swing down...da bastards. So, what's left?I don't think you'll ever lose your verve, man. That's what defines you. Verve and style.BTW, you forgot to mention the internet upgrade. You gotta make sure you've got some kick ass broadband in that RV so that all your readers (me included) keep up to date on the Sagas of Ty. Perhaps you'll end up writing the new great American novel?Joshua Ty,

Your desire to make millions has nothing to do with spending it. Heck, give it away once you make it! You and I are doing what we do because we love living and we live life like a game. I don’t want to die without knowing the feeling of making the big win and seeing 8 digits in my bank account. I don’t even like to shop! But 8 digits is the next milestone for me. Maybe 9 will come after that? Maybe, it’ll be something else that doesn’t have so much to do with work.

Don’t worry about going Japanese ruining your drive. You’ll always have that. The condo was another milestone. You’ve been there, done that. Now it’s not that exciting anymore because you’ve already sucked the life out of it…I mean the swing and Mel are about as good as it gets right? …and they made you take the swing down…da bastards. So, what’s left?

I don’t think you’ll ever lose your verve, man. That’s what defines you. Verve and style.

BTW, you forgot to mention the internet upgrade. You gotta make sure you’ve got some kick ass broadband in that RV so that all your readers (me included) keep up to date on the Sagas of Ty. Perhaps you’ll end up writing the new great American novel?

Joshua

]]> By: Kristenhttp://tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next/comment-page-1#comment-57531 Kristen Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:47:33 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next.htm#comment-57531 Haha, Evan, what you said describes my point of view perfectly... I'm not sure if that's a good thing, but hey, I am "in my late-teens." I think indugling in adolescence is something more grown people should do. If balanced out by a dose of reality, I think it would be the absolute happiest way to live life. I'm probably just naive though. Haha, Evan, what you said describes my point of view perfectly… I’m not sure if that’s a good thing, but hey, I am “in my late-teens.” I think indugling in adolescence is something more grown people should do. If balanced out by a dose of reality, I think it would be the absolute happiest way to live life. I’m probably just naive though.

]]> By: Wolfyhttp://tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next/comment-page-1#comment-57497 Wolfy Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:57:51 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next.htm#comment-57497 I'll add that while a thirtysomething working man living alone in an RV is creepy, a young adventurer living in one, fully aware of the humor of the situation, should be able to pull it off. I’ll add that while a thirtysomething working man living alone in an RV is creepy, a young adventurer living in one, fully aware of the humor of the situation, should be able to pull it off.

]]> By: Evanhttp://tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next/comment-page-1#comment-57440 Evan Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:14:46 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next.htm#comment-57440 You know, Ty and I were discussing the pros and cons of RV living with regard to the ladies the other night, and here is my conclusion: If I had really liked a guy when I was in my late-teens, I would have found this quirk funny and exciting because it's so very novel. However, I think it would be a stretch to find a grown woman who would accept this, were she not experiencing some belated adolescent indulgence of her own.This is, of course, not a problematic situation for Tynan, because he doesn't tend to gravitate towards 'older' (read: over 21) girls, nor does he care enough about dating in general to let it sway his decision. He will have such a good time doing something so nutty, I think its relative attractiveness to lady types is a non-issue.PS- Ty, go for the one with the skylight in the bathroom. It's a very classy touch. You know, Ty and I were discussing the pros and cons of RV living with regard to the ladies the other night, and here is my conclusion:
If I had really liked a guy when I was in my late-teens, I would have found this quirk funny and exciting because it’s so very novel. However, I think it would be a stretch to find a grown woman who would accept this, were she not experiencing some belated adolescent indulgence of her own.

This is, of course, not a problematic situation for Tynan, because he doesn’t tend to gravitate towards ‘older’ (read: over 21) girls, nor does he care enough about dating in general to let it sway his decision. He will have such a good time doing something so nutty, I think its relative attractiveness to lady types is a non-issue.

PS- Ty, go for the one with the skylight in the bathroom. It’s a very classy touch.

]]> By: Benhttp://tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next/comment-page-1#comment-57427 Ben Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:46:45 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next.htm#comment-57427 Kirsten, far from me to doubt Tynans ability! Who am I to do that? It's just not something I'd personally want to do, although I can actually see it being way cooler than an apartment if you work it right...Ty, good point about finding the women that like your lifestyle. I can't argue with that at all. Kirsten, far from me to doubt Tynans ability! Who am I to do that? It’s just not something I’d personally want to do, although I can actually see it being way cooler than an apartment if you work it right…

Ty, good point about finding the women that like your lifestyle. I can’t argue with that at all.

]]> By: Tynanhttp://tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next/comment-page-1#comment-57382 Tynan Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:30:27 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next.htm#comment-57382 OH man... I could do a whole article about books. I like reading books, but I think they're the worst things ever to have. Talk about a poor use of space. I'd rather just read a book and then give it to a friend. Right now I have 3 books : "Is Your Genius At Work?" (awful book. If anyone wants it they can have it) "On the Road" (honestly the guy is like a blogger with a boring life) and a book about Warren Buffet that is good but a bit dry.I don't really care if girls don't want to come to my RV to be honest, but I wouldn't expect it to be an insurmountable problem. In general I think it's best to live your life how you want to and you'll appreciate the girls that like your lifestyle.Tynan OH man… I could do a whole article about books. I like reading books, but I think they’re the worst things ever to have. Talk about a poor use of space. I’d rather just read a book and then give it to a friend. Right now I have 3 books : “Is Your Genius At Work?” (awful book. If anyone wants it they can have it) “On the Road” (honestly the guy is like a blogger with a boring life) and a book about Warren Buffet that is good but a bit dry.

I don’t really care if girls don’t want to come to my RV to be honest, but I wouldn’t expect it to be an insurmountable problem. In general I think it’s best to live your life how you want to and you’ll appreciate the girls that like your lifestyle.

Tynan

]]> By: Kristenhttp://tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next/comment-page-1#comment-57374 Kristen Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:01:41 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next.htm#comment-57374 Ben-(can you really bring a girl back to an RV parked at Wal Mart after a night out!?)Trust me. Tynan can and probably will. Ben-

(can you really bring a girl back to an RV parked at Wal Mart after a night out!?)

Trust me. Tynan can and probably will.

]]> By: Wolfyhttp://tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next/comment-page-1#comment-57366 Wolfy Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:15:46 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/my-assault-on-stuff-what-im-doing-next.htm#comment-57366 Although either can be taken to an unhealthy extreme, most people fall on the side of having too much stuff and would benefit from having at least some of your gumption. Even America's poor often have more than one television in their place, and tons of clothes.Don't you have books, though? I have four 7ft high bookcases filled to the max. (I go to library book sales and buy anything interesting for a buck) I like the idea of having more empty space (in a Frank Lloyd Wright way), but I don't know how I'm going to be able to part with these books. I bet if I went through them tonight, I'd may be able to get rid of 10% of them, at the most. It's sad. Although either can be taken to an unhealthy extreme, most people fall on the side of having too much stuff and would benefit from having at least some of your gumption. Even America’s poor often have more than one television in their place, and tons of clothes.

Don’t you have books, though? I have four 7ft high bookcases filled to the max. (I go to library book sales and buy anything interesting for a buck) I like the idea of having more empty space (in a Frank Lloyd Wright way), but I don’t know how I’m going to be able to part with these books. I bet if I went through them tonight, I’d may be able to get rid of 10% of them, at the most. It’s sad.

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