The Journey

(latest update - Constraints)
(i've decided to keep this entire thing as one blog post. so any new editions, ill be adding BELOW this blog post. from time to time i'll edit the entire thing to make it neater and hence can be read as a whole. i'll place the latest update here, so if there's an update you wanna read, just Ctrl+F it)


Introduction
Ok, what is this whole Journey thing about. Last year before my A levels was when this idea first popped into my mind. I didn't develop it nor put much thought into it, and hence it wasn't carried out. But now the enthusiasm for it has resurfaced and I'd like to carry it out after i ORD from the army.
This blog will be used to pen down my thoughts and planning for the entire project, as well as hopefully garner feedback so i can make it a success.


Here's the idea in a nutshell:

I want to start from a point in Singapore (somewhere far from my house) and walk home.

Yup. Sounds simple and stupid and pointless? Well, it is actually a pretty exciting adventure if you think about it. There's the challenge of actually making it back. And there's the visiting of new places.. interacting with people. And i'm imposing a restraint on myself - i'll only have $xx to start with.

I haven't decided how much money i should start with, i'm considering starting with NONE, so i'll have to somehow find ways to get food and stuff. Maybe i'll just ask people to buy me meals.. perform magic tricks? get free samples? =) see, it's exciting.
I'll be taking alot of photos of the places i go.. and will keep a journal on the things i do and my thoughts. Then i'll blog everything when i return home .

I'm gonna need alot of feedback from people because there are alot of angles to cover in this little mission. I'll make a second post by Friday with more details on what i have planned and thought through so far.
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Constraints

Now, there are several constraints that i thought of offhand-

1) Hygiene

Where am i going to shower? brush my teeth?

The best thing i can think of is a swimming complex but then that would cost money for entry.. how about some condo which doesn't require me to show my resident pass so i just walk in and use the swimming pool shower?

2) Sleep

Where am i going to sleep? HDB void deck? some grass patch? i'm perfectly fine with bringing a sleeping bag and just lying somewhere to sleep - but will the police come and disturb me?

And while sleeping - how do i secure my stuff? my bag? if some thief comes and steals my stuff i'm screwed.

3) Sustenance
In other words, food. If i start with 0 dollars, i really have to rely on my begging and scavenging skills. Think - people who leave half their fries leftover in macdonalds. yes, it's kinda gross. but .. it's just like taking fries from ur frens who can't finish it. just hope the person no aids or what la.
How sia!
probably need to think of a very good speech to get a stranger to treat me a meal. any ideas?

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ok that's all i have for now, once i think of more i'll post on my main blog (http://alanz-.blogspot.com) that i have updated this one. I'll come up with a solid plan later on, these are just preliminary thoughts. cya soon.