My Perspective on Life has changed after volunteering & experiencing life in Kenya/Africa

Hey a person can’t help reflect about what they want to do in life after experiencing the poor life style of the people in Kenya and most of Africa. It sure puts how I view things in a different perspective. What I want to do is some more volunteering and helping poor people. I don't really know at this time how I plan to do this or when as yet. But it probably won't be done by living a normal lifestyle.

So am I trying to run away from commitment and responsibility? Well not really as bin dare dun dat! I just want to be free to do whatever I want, when I want. Heck I don’t even want a real job because it will interfere with my plans of doing whatever I want to do at any time. So you may wonder how can I afford it? Well I got a little investment as I don’t need much to live. I've never really ever been into a materialistic Western life style. I figure since we only have so much time on this side of the ground so why not go for it! If I’m broke and have to struggle to survive then I have no one to blame or answer to but myself.

But first I had a couple of things to handle after Christmas. I needed eye surgery as I have really poor eye sight. I also needed to get a crown fixed that I broke in Kenya (don't recall opening a beer bottle with my teeth). I also have a 20 year old car which was damaged but runs like a clock. So I thought I’d fix the bumper (that was damaged courtesy of my son) and some rust. Don’t ask me why I'm repairing the car as the car isn't probably worth it. But it’s been my companion for like the past 18 years so it’s like a comfortable old t-shirt.. But heck I hardly even drive the car although I might drive it to California in a couple months.

It was a bit strange hanging out at my ex-wife's place for 3 weeks but it wasn’t a bad experience. It was Christmas & New Years and things went smooth as she's always good to me. But then it was time to move on to my own digs! So what was I looking for in a place? Well I didn’t want to buy anything, rent anything or mooch anything any longer off anyone. So what was left but to move into a shared accommodation so I wouldn’t be committed to anything more than my rent! So I found a shared accommodation with a couple of guys for Jan and Feb but then I have to move again in Mar. So this will give me some time to decide on what I’m going to do in the short term. – like March 1!

I’ve also decided I need something to fill my day rather than just sleep till noon. So I’ve applied for a job in a shop that sells environmentally friendly clothing made out of hemp. If I get it I’ll be working on Sat 11 – 5 pm as we don't want to over exert ourself. I’m also going to volunteer at a Youth Shelter preparing food for Street Kids once a week. I may also get another part time job as I don’t mind a couple of part time jobs to keep me occupied for part of the week. I also like to spend time going for a run a couple of days a week. The place I live is a block from Sunset Beach so there is a seawall with long stretches to run. I also plan to get my bike out and do some biking too. I keep most of my stuff in a rented storage locker which I go to whenever I need something.

But my ultimate goal is to do some more traveling and volunteering so I just have to decide when I plan to go!!