tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878811430682222552.post4691990230639606755..comments2023-06-01T02:16:07.743-07:00Comments on My Quest:: Spirit, Travel and Minimalism: Deciding on an eReader and an MP3 PlayerDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17679696759533657195noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878811430682222552.post-35220630478980480812010-12-10T09:59:53.628-08:002010-12-10T09:59:53.628-08:00Hi Gladiator (like the sn),
Thank you for your adv...Hi Gladiator (like the sn),<br />Thank you for your advice. I am not trying to buy stuff for my adventure in minimalism. Look down at my room pics and you can see I already carry few belongings, but its not a contest anyways. My goal is to take what I have deemed comfortable in my apt to my van. The conversions of entertainment items above is to take the larger bulky items like my TV.DVD player and radio into easily portable items that provide me the same indoor entertainment time for those bad weather days as they do in my apt. I need power to run my laptop and if something happens to the laptop I don't want to be without backups of the other items. <br /><br />For example, instead of getting rid of my CDs I so enjoy, I can play them on my MP3 player that can go with me on hikes and runs, is easily charged and much smaller. Then I can rid of the CDs. Same for my DVDs they can then be played on the laptop ect.<br /><br />It doesn't make sense to get rid of the things I use and enjoy daily. And its easily downsized, something my cello, knitting needles ect can't be. <br /><br />The spirit of minimalism is to only keep that which you use and enjoy and not keep a bunch of clutter and dust around because someone gave it to you or just in case. <br /><br />A genset is in the future once I have more money. I want to pack the van, spend a month or two on my trip, get out west and see what I need then.Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17679696759533657195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878811430682222552.post-46639615385718588042010-12-09T15:31:42.820-08:002010-12-09T15:31:42.820-08:00It sounds to me like you are approaching this with...It sounds to me like you are approaching this with a 'how much can I buy for my new adventure in minimalism'. In my personal experience, getting rid of things is what I needed to do.<br /><br />I dont know what kind of education you are planning on, but I suggest getting a netbook, and using this as a replacement for your desktop, mp3 player, ereader, and music. <br /><br />The netbook doesnt have, or mine doesnt have, a cd drive, so that's an issue. I do all my reading on the netbook, also my music, and gps, etc.<br /><br />Getting rid of things to live in a small space is paramount to me. Also I recommend a small genset. Running your vehicle engine, even at idle, takes alot of gas to keep things charged.<br /><br />A propane heater for chilly nights is a good idea as well. (for me it was).<br /><br />-Gladiator12b210 from VanDwellersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com