#unliveable

(They had said they thought there was something wrong with themself)

I don't think there's anything wrong with you.  Not even vaguely.  A LOT of people are becoming uncommunicative, even with those they care about; it's a symptom of current life-stresses.  Everything we have to deal with of an official nature is designed to divide and cause anguish now, and a side-effect of the internal response to that is to cut oneself off, to a degree, to everything around oneself.  Everything is a pain, so avoiding everything is becoming more and more common.  Frankly those that aren't practising this to some degree are usually a significant part of the problem; they have no empathy and see it as a flaw.

I've noticed that not merely in my lifetime, or adulthood, but simply the last decade, that even the most BASIC avenues of communication or services have became unbearably infuriating; needlessly complicated.  This isn't simply a matter of perception; they're designed to put one off.  To deflect.  For instance, call menus and call centres becoming increasingly difficult to use.  No alternatives to single point-of-contact phone-numbers and twenty-seven sub-menus that take fifteen minutes to navigate through, etc... "Don't bother us, just throw money and shut up!"  It's bad enough when it's a corporate landlord, but when it's an NHS doctors' surgery where the admin staff consider it their primary function to make sure patients never bother the doctors, then it's clear that everything is fucked up beyond all decency.

So for the past year or so, my son and I have been living in absolutely abysmal living conditions with no means to leave. We dealt with it til now because we had no other choice. Then we found bed bugs, management added over $100 to my rent, asked me to pay $300 for treatment and I had to fork out another $300 replacing infested furniture and cleaning and bagging literally all of my belongings. I'm only lucky I don't have much upholstered furniture or it could've been over $1000. Now, I have a limited income. I'm a college student and single mom whose had to quit one job because it cost me more money to work than to not work, and lost another because I couldn't afford a baby-sitter or work during class times(even though I gave them my availability, they mostly ignored it because apparently I should leave my four-year-old home alone until 10 at night). I'm attempting to start my own home business, but until September when I'll have enough money (in theory) to buy products for start-up, it can't help me any. I do have a kickstarter for the project though if anyone likes all-natural candles and soaps and such.

Howevere, long story short, I'm living on financial aid (which was covering the bills) but with all of these bonus expenses, I can't afford to live here any longer, but neither can I afford to move. I have heard that social media can be a godsend in times like this, so I've made a gofundme, with the goal being enough money to pay off what I owe, move into a more affordable and bug-free place, and get us through til I get paid in September. If all of you lovely wonderful people here could help me I would be eternally grateful, not only because you've helped me, but because you've helped my baby boy live somewhere he doesn't have to be afraid to sleep.

I remember that other states don't have breakfast tacos (according to my English boyfriend, who went to college in North Carolina). 

 A new type of tourism is becoming. Instead of just passing the hours, relaxing on the beach with a frothy beverage in hand, travelers are showing a renewed sense of spirit and adventure. In a concerted effort to expand their horizons, a growing number of tourists are booking trips that have the ability to transcend beyond their everyday visceral and physical stocks. In 2004, travel bookings is defined as "adventure travel" (which implies a degree of mobility) nearly doubled. In 2005, because of the desire of travelers to maximize dollars and vacation time after 9 / 11 and achievements of the tsunami that time is money, and a new found preference to be more alive in all fields of life, these figures are expected to continue along a constant slope. To meet this demand in constant evolution, in quick succession, corporate travel services have begun to expand their repertoire of outputs packaged. Particularly notable is the addition of more trips to the Amazon, South America, Antarctica and the desert and North American destinations such as Utah, Colorado and Oregon. The commonality inherent in all these plans to fully integrate the packaging is traveling with the indigenous culture. In the field of adventure tourism developments, depending on the levels of the physical world travelers, the skills challenge, and to stimulate the appetite, there are a lot of navigation options to choose from. To help travelers identify the routing of the election, the three companies are considered as suppliers of issuing overly good reputation within the industry. The amenity-laden end of the spectrum are: Abercrombie & Kent (A & K should not be confused with Abercrombie & Fitch, the clothing store), known worldwide for its emphasis on comfort and excursions to measure and Travcoa, offering different packages luxury magnificent places. In the more accessible end of the economic spectrum, GAP Adventures (again not to be confused with the dealer in all parts), instead of relegating the beaten path tourism leads travelers in the true core of cultures those living in their travels. Abercrombie & Kent Referring to the situation of the travel industry and the philosophy of A & K, Pamela Lassers, Director of Media Relations for the relays of the company in Oak Brook, Ill.-based. "While the adventure tourism is the fastest growing travel business, A & K takes the unique approach that offers travelers unexpected remote destinations. Our customers are looking for authentic experiences to satisfy their curiosity and provide physical and intellectual stimulation. "Offer to travel more than 100 countries on all seven continents, approximately 60 percent of A & K tours are nature and adventure based on an incline ecological, archaeological or historical, and 40 percent are guided tours, with support. SOUTH AMERICA-Galapagos: A Natural Adventure Continues to build momentum as a popular tourist destination, the Galapagos Islands - also known as the "Enchanted Islands" - as they are protected by conservation land, remains a veritable kaleidoscope of Technicolor plant and wildlife untouched by modern civilization. Directed by divers masters level and three, naturalist guides, the trip offers snorkeling and diving activities in open water, wildlife watching, trekking to Cladera Lakes, hiking to the crater rim of the island, exploring lava tubes Santa Cruz and kayak along the shore cliffs. Decidedly upscale, guests staying at the Swissotel in Quito two nights before and one night, after a seven-night cruise aboard the Lammer Law, a handsome, 93-foot boat. 11 days / nights / ten Prices from $ 3680 / person double occupancy * SOUTH AMERICA - Peru: Peru Signature of travel sans Independent groups allow tourists to go at their own pace, and that wind through the historic treasures Peru and trekking through the beautiful scenery along the legendary Inca Trail leading to Machu mysterious, however, spiritual Picchu, where overnight stays are encouraged Sanctuary Lodge. 12 days, 11 nights with prices ranging from $ 4,445 / * person, double occupancy NORTH AMERICA - Utah: Sorrel River Ranch Health Spa Utah A private retreat on the banks of the Colorado River near Moab's famous Slickrock Trail, and present a comprehensive spectrum of world-class activities, ie, mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, rafting, horseback riding and even a 4 x 4 Hummer desert dates, the Sorrel River Ranch spa offers Ayurvedic treatments unnerving to keep the body free stress and functioning at peak performance. Designed by the rock musician Robbie Levin, along with his wife, former actress | model-Carlton Hope Levin, the rustic ranch and Spa reflects his passion for the balance of body, mind and spirit and was a consequence of desire to create a focus on preventive health treatments. Five nights with prices from $ 1,665 / * person, double occupancy. For more information, visit the web site of Abercrombie & Kent in www.abercrombiekent.com or call toll free 1-800-323-7308. TRAVCOA Celebrating 50 years in the business of offering escorted tours, Travcoa, which means life-experience, is known for traveling to raise an art form. A member of Travcoa Grand Expeditions, is most definitely in the luxury end of the whole family tour operators. Designed for those who yearn for five-star hotels, first-class gourmet restaurants, exclusive access to the site, personal travel managers, carefully plotted their routes and wonderful world Travcoa, based in Newport Beach, CA, attracts travelers with an infinite range of unique trips around the world. New Zealand | Australia: - a happy trip to two countries stimulant. As the brochure says, "Guests of this incursion impressive are certain to discover the stunning electrifying colors and textures in nature's own creation, the Great Barrier Reef." From the beaches to museums, the river rapids opera, Aboriginal customs contrast urban and rural cultures, travelers are presented with a series of stunning views Australia as well as "to-do list" that includes a visit to the legendary opera house Sydney, diving, watching the inhabitants of the rare species' of the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback nearly extinct creatures ie koalas, kangaroos, pandas and kangaroos. 16 days / 15 nights priced from $ 7,995 per person * Libya: Gay Sahara - before off-limits to travelers, tours Libya now heads the list of Travcoa most sought after travel. That covers some of the largest Roman and Greek cities there, ie Tripoli (founded in 1000 BC) to the ruins of Paleolithic and expansive sand dunes of the Sahara desert, visitors will be amazed by the depths of history and, enlightened by the rich folklore caused by the melting pot of Arab cultures to the Byzantines. Include: the remains of the Paleolithic of theaters and arenas that are preserved Roman cities lining the Mediterranean coast and the area known as Jebel Akhdar, the site of well preserved Greek cities of Cyrene and Apollonia. 13 days / 12 nights priced from $ 7,195 / person * For information on Travcoa, visit their web site or call 1-800-992-2003 www.travcoa.com. ADVENTURES G.A.P G.A.P. Adventures, the economically affordable, basic style, travel provider, takes travelers on other companies fear to tread. For those who think they are ready to boldly dive into the culture of the land and become one of the premises, the BPA question: "Are you sure that this trip is for you?" Definitely not for the picky, s stay in simple dwellings, ie, local shelters, which often have to share the room, to walk the earth in public transport and to dine at restaurants frequented by locals. According to the director personalized and localized in the GAP, based in Toronto, Ontario, was founded "to continue with the travel size to small groups of 12 or less. All about sustainable travel, G.A.P. remains a strong supporter of the economies of local cultures. " Italy Bike Tour, and on Italy Balsa Quite different than most traditional "Under the Tuscan Sun" versions, while the BPA packets still focuses on the stunning region of Umbria and Tuscany, offers an unparalleled view as seen and experienced in the air, water and cycling. Travelers are guided both the white water rafting and cycling in the city of Florence and smaller towns like living as Lucca and Cortona, the final destination of Rome. steep cliffs overlooking the Italian coast provide exceptional terrain for hiking adventures over the coastal villages in miniature. Bike extensions will take place through the scenic wine trails and green hills. Once there, visitors were invited to ancient historical explorations through Etruscan tombs, Renaissance palaces, and even a trip to the Vatican. 15 days / 14 nights priced from $ 1865 per person with a pay rate of $ 200 .* local Patagonia: Patagonia Dreaming If you spend three weeks in a remote region of stark beauty suspended for more than 11,000 feet of sheer granite and ice sounds appealing to you? Then, Patagonia, one of the last unspoiled regions of the Earth, surrounded by the cities of Argentina, Chile and Buenos Aires, with its wide range of outdoor offerings such as: camping, mountain biking, hiking, glacier walks to over the rugged terrain of Paine and the Moreno Glacier National Park, eco-tours of the Otway penguin colony, whale watching in Puerto Madryn, cruising the Beagle Channel, and a visit to the picturesque town of El Calafate, in fact may be the place for you. 23 days / 22 nights priced from $ 2965 per person with a pay rate of $ 400 .* For more local information visit the GAP Adventures website www.gapadventures.com or call toll free 1-800-465 -5600 * Note: Prices reflect only the cost of land, airfare not included. Prices are seasonal and are subject to change without notice. With all the options and offers that abound, there really is no excuse not to go somewhere and do something different from the norm. So get off your duff and rather than sit back, immerse yourself in life through an adventure travel trip of your own construction. # # # Optional paragraph: A word of warning, however, travel - both domestic and international - still has the potential to attract tourists to dangerous territory. Therefore, it is recommended that travelers book all the logistics and arrangements on tour by the companies capable of delivering not only in terms of convenience, but also with regard to security, reliability and support of leaders experts and guides. (POSSIBLE sidebars) Some questions to ask when planning your next adventure travel trip outdoors are: • Where have you ever been, but I've always wanted to go? • What dollar amount are you looking to spend? • How long a trip you're interested in taking? • What type of activities you enjoy doing during the holidays, namely, athletics, tourism, culinary tours, historical - archaeological explorations, etc. • If you are interested in adventure travel in what activity level you feel comfortable? Responses can range from mild to moderate to extreme. Have you determined the level of stimulation or challenge you are looking for on the trip? • How much supervision, guidance, pre-planned programs were looking for? • What premium luxury accommodations put in high-end, are you willing to give up a degree of luxury for additional exposure to a particular place? . No prefer a more indigenous, authentic experience? • How important is the social - ecological component of the trip. There are trips to the Yucatan specifically, the Amazon rain forest, organic farms, rebuilding communities, etc that provide this type of concentration in the active consciousness. ______________________________________________________________________________ The words of wisdom to pass is for those who travel outside the U.S. 1) Do not forget to make sure your passport is valid and that extends six months after the date of travel. 2) Take an introductory course in the native language spoken in the country you are visiting. 3) Learn some basic cultural practices, ie mid-afternoon nap in Latin American countries to avoid disturbing the wildlife in the Galapagos Islands and Patagonia. 4) Familiarize yourself with the exchange rate before departure. 5) Stay calm and in any all circumstances. Whether your source of frustration due to lost luggage or having difficulty getting through customs, better not to irritate any authority | feathers 'staff' this is not to be a useful tactic in relation to the solution of a dilemma. 6) As your mother always said, always clean underwear because you never know what can happen. 7) Check with your doctor before traveling. And during the holidays, controlling excursion rates and ranks, not to exceed beyond their normal ranges of activity. 8) See the number of rich, exotic cuisine, consuming too lewd. Try to eat small portions of food to ensure food safety digest without causing discomfort or digestive problems. 9) Studies have shown travel can produce bursts of excitement and adrenaline highs. It is extremely important that you get carried away by the romance of the land they neglect to monitor the physical health and condition of personal belongings, ie, money, identification, etc 10) Have fun and enjoy. Participate in new experiences and different cultures. The key to remember is balance and moderation. Maintain a sense of balance throughout your trip instead of going overboard. # # #