Wow, just when I was sure I'd be having to dig up my thread, I find it's been getting pretty decent feedback. =D I'm again giving school johns for my inactivity, but it also appears we're moving out of our house as it gets remodeled, so I've been busy packing/cleaning a 50 y/o house as well. So no hard feelings? =3
Have you done anything like this before?
I would recommend not doing this for your own safety, but of course you wont listen because you are a teenager and we all thought we were indestuctible and always right at that age...
I feel an urge to justify my mentality in doing this: I'm not doing it for the sheer brute-"I can do whatever I want" mindset. When I first thought this over, I was a little intimidated, tbh... Still sort of am.
I plan to do this going
against my common sense because, after weighing my options, there's not much left I
can do. I really want to get serious about this game while I still have time (before college, work, and other responsibilities tie me down). With the dead area I'm in, there's no way I can simply save up for major tournaments and hope everything goes well. I don't have anyone to play with for such ideals to be beneficial.
This is the window in my life where I've finished all that needs to be done before the next big step. If well prepared, I'll be able to set aside the next set of responsibilities for a little while and later get back to them.
This implies I know they need to be done.
I need to get good--and fast--if I hope to continue this as a legitimate hobby after I'm in college and working, etc. And if the fastest way to get that accomplished is to travel to every smasher's house and practice, so be it. If I don't apply the time now and develop a rich talent for the game, there won't be much of a reason to bother heading to tournaments when I've got other things I'm doing.
TL;DR I really want to see where I end up after this trip is over. This has become sort of an end-all-be-all confirmation to whether I will put forth time later in life to this (in a time where I'd be juggling smash with other responsibilities). I'm not the kind of person who puts up with inconsistencies and wasted time: I'll commit fully or drop it. This project is the deciding factor.
Just a minor tip... The public will definitely treat you better if you dress well. You might even want to go as far as to pack some button-downs and khakis to make yourself look like a neat, blue-collar worker. That's the kind of person most people would feel comfortable helping rather than the raggedy street guy in a hoodie, you know?
I'm sure you can find tons of online tips and guides for this stuff, too. I hope for your sake you do tons of research and reading.
That's actually pretty brilliant. Now I'll consciously be presenting myself in citizenry getup when hitching. Thanks! (I don't do khakis, but I'm a big fan of dress shirts. =p)
Researching has been on and off lately due to the multitude of crap going on, but I've been really looking into proper supplies--judging what stuff I'll
really be needing--and techniques to make this trip easier.
enjoy the journey cuz thats gonna be the biggest part
Although I'm really looking forward to seeing results (or lack of; either way, I'll have my question answered), this dude knows what's up.
I'll offer you housing in richmond va. We have a pretty decent smash scene here.
Marked! =]
Everyone is concerned about you being *****. Bring a knife of some sort.
LMAO! The biggest concerns are usually relayed the most. =p Don't worry, I'll be well-prepared.
I don't think an 18 year old dude has to worry quite as much about the army of highway rapists as people are supposing he might. I'm not counseling incautious behavior, but... come on, lol.
This is also another stance that I've thoroughly considered. But when it comes to people who go about such questionable actions, you can't help but doubt their sanity. And even though it seems unlikely, it's always best to be cautious.
You are welcome to stay at my place in Dallas if you come through Texas. I have a pretty nice couch :3
YES! (Added.) =D
An update: I don't intend to come along anymore, because girlfriend lol
My house is still 100% good for you to crash at tho =D
Good luck man, can't wait to see you up here.
Lol Gf johns. It's cool, though; I don't blame you. ;]
Just letting everyone know. In September Im going to be attending a smash tournament in SoCal. Now to get there I plan on doing my own Cross Country thing. So If anyone has housing, let me know, Ill be traveling in August
get Hype guys <3
WE SHOULD TOTALLY MEET UP. @_@
