Wassup Solo Travelers! This is my first reddit post.

So I've always been intrigued in the idea of packing up and traveling the continental united states in my car. I've saved and planned my trip for 2 years, but I am still very woeful and would be very interested in what the reddit community thinks of my situation. Thanks!

Confliction:

In the 2 years since graduating high school(I'm now 20) I've hesitated to apply for college. I've often doubted my commitment to school and seen some friends drop out, just to be left in debt(I don't come from a wealthy family either) The fear of debt and commitment to school, and then a profession, has given me a lot of anxiety about the future.

Some of you may be asking, "So leaving home and traveling the country alone is the solution?" I suppose not, it would seem like I'm just trying to run away from my problems, and maybe I am......... But I also have a dream.

My Vision:

I've always been a pretty artistic and creative person, my favorite passions being producing music, shooting/editing videos and writing. I've often dreamed of turning my passions into a career. How rewarding would it be to be able to provide for your family, doing the things you love? Sadly, most people aren't that fortunate....

However, I believe in my abilities that I could be successful. I want to provide quality content to the people of the world. There's just one problem. How do I get my content to the people of the world? I come from a medium sized town with a much older demographic. How do you reach a wider audience?......

The Plan:

So I know this is bold, and it very well carries a lot of risks, however, I believe the potential reward makes it worth the risk.

My plan(As you may have guessed by now) is to travel the country, preforming at open mics, busking in the streets, jumping from city to city, all the while documenting it on social media, as well as on my DSLR.

I have 3 Major Goals:

1. Reach an audience & Create an online community

When it comes to the business, it's a numbers game. That's what it takes to get paid gigs. But at the same time, if I can make sincere relationships, and share intimate moments with people across the world and create an online community of support and love for one another, that would be rewarding in itself.

1. Make the trip sustainable

Over the past 2 years I've saved roughly $2,000 for the trip. On the road, that money can burn quickly. It's important that I spend wisely. Luckily, I have friends in several states that would give me a place to crash and I'm not opposed to sleeping in my car. I will also likely busk(street preform) for tips, but the biggest goal, that would likely allow me to fully pursue my dream is.....

1. Gig

If I could book consistent gigs, therefore, receive consistent money, and consistent exposure, that would give me the greatest chance of achieving my goals. From there it would all rely on me.

I'm aware that this won't happen over night. It's gonna take a lot of time, effort and dedication. Even if I fail, I believe this adventure will be more satisfying than spending the next 4 years of my life in college wondering what could have been. There will always be time for me to take out a loan and go to school. But this opportunity may never present itself again.

At the same time, I feel cowardly, leaving my family behind. My father, who's now 50, still works manual labor. I could very well give up on my dreams and go to school. That would be the safe thing to do........

But what's life without a little risk?