I know I'm going to be single for life, but I'm still a social person. I don't want to go for a relationship, because that's like signing up for prison so you don't have to worry about rent.

I've been thinking a lot about what my alternatives are.

Hobbies? I have more than I know what to do with. When I'm deep in them I'm incredibly happy, but in moments of quiet I still feel empty if I'm not around or connecting with others (maybe that's a weakness, maybe that's part of being human).

That always left me thinking that as I get older I'll probably spend most of my time involved with community, mentoring and teaching, or something along those lines.

Then the other day I saw this. This link is all about buying property with your closest friends all around the world. I read it and it got me excited as a possible alternative that would actually make me really happy. It's definitely not practical for most, but I'm already a weird guy and could totally see myself doing it. The thought of having to earn it by creating enough strong male bonds is also exciting since it'd be a disaster without the right people. http://tynan.com/empire

If anyone feels like commenting I'm curious how you all think you'll spend the different parts/seasons of your life so that you give yourself the best chance at happiness.