Being a Bum

I've always had this dream of trying to make my way in the world by being "homeless" for a summer.  Just to see what it is like.  I'm not sure I could do it.  Give up everything to become a bum?  Spend no money, buy very little.  I admit I don't think I could make it.

For one, I don't know where I'd even go.  Washington DC?  NYC?  some other large city?  Perhaps I'd find a job, to work off whatever debts I have.

The only thing stopping me?  Fear.  I don't think I could do it.  Fear of what my friends and family would think.  It would give me such a weird rep.