Has anyone ever thought about getting involved in WWOOF, where you help out on someone's farm a few hours a day in exchange for free room and board? I know the thought of living with a complete stranger may seem crazy for someone with SA, but I really want to try it, especially since my SA seems to be improving a little with the help of my medication. It would be a relatively cheap way to travel and see a part of the country I never have, and it would allow me to learn more about farming, since I want to learn how to grow my own food.
I could do it for a couple of weeks this summer before I go back to college. The problem is, I have no idea how to bring it up to my mom. She is very worrisome and overprotective, and I know she would not want me traveling by myself to live with strangers. She's having enough trouble accepting that I'm moving out and to another town to finish college (despite the town being only about 18 miles away). Also, prospective volunteers have to pay a $30 fee to be able to search for farms on its website. I can manage the money for a bus ticket if I know it's a sure thing, but $30 is a lot for me to dish out with no guarantee that I'll find a suitable host. But the urge is so strong, I really want to do it. Truth be told, I have led a rather boring life. I'm almost 30 and have hardly gone anywhere or done anything fun, and I figure this is my opportunity to see and do something new and exciting.
Anyway, I was just wondering if any of you have heard of WWOOF (which stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) and, if so, if you have thought about getting involved as a person with SA?
I could do it for a couple of weeks this summer before I go back to college. The problem is, I have no idea how to bring it up to my mom. She is very worrisome and overprotective, and I know she would not want me traveling by myself to live with strangers. She's having enough trouble accepting that I'm moving out and to another town to finish college (despite the town being only about 18 miles away). Also, prospective volunteers have to pay a $30 fee to be able to search for farms on its website. I can manage the money for a bus ticket if I know it's a sure thing, but $30 is a lot for me to dish out with no guarantee that I'll find a suitable host. But the urge is so strong, I really want to do it. Truth be told, I have led a rather boring life. I'm almost 30 and have hardly gone anywhere or done anything fun, and I figure this is my opportunity to see and do something new and exciting.
Anyway, I was just wondering if any of you have heard of WWOOF (which stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) and, if so, if you have thought about getting involved as a person with SA?
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maybe you will get a real job afterwards. I'm planning on doing some organic gardening myself, but i'd rather chill with my parents during college aka in my room alone mostly.
